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Melanie Winiger is a Swiss actress born in Switzerland. She began her acting career in 2003 with her first role in the motion picture "Achtung fertig Charlie!" directed by Mike Eschmann. The film was a huge success, selling over 550,000 tickets and making it one of the most successful films in Switzerland.
After her debut, Winiger moved to Los Angeles and attended the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute. In 2005, she was nominated for the Undine Award as Best Newcomer for her role in "Achtung fertig Charlie!".
Winiger returned to Switzerland in 2005 and played the female lead in the TV social drama "Sonjas Rueckkehr" directed by Tobias Ineichen. The film was broadcast on Swiss Television and reached an audience of 602,000 people, with a market share of 28.7%.
In 2006, Winiger was awarded Best Actress with the TV-Star Award and was nominated in the category "Show Business" at the Swiss Awards. She also appeared in the motion picture "Love Made Easy" directed by Peter Luisi, opposite Academy Award winner Martin Landau.
Winiger has continued to work in film and television, appearing in a range of roles including the motion picture "Breakout" directed by Mike Eschmann, the TV-movie "Heldin der Luefte" directed by Mike Huber, and the short film "Brandstifter" directed by Felix von Muralt.
In addition to her film work, Winiger has also presented at various events and performances, including the UEFA Champions League draw in Monte Carlo in 2008 and 2009.
