Meet Melinda Victoria Elvenes, the whirlwind of elegance and mischief shaking up the worlds of modeling and acting! From gracing magazine covers to stealing the spotlight in TV commercials, this Botswana-born beauty is a force to be reckoned with.

Growing up with a Motswana mother and a Norwegian father, Melinda's childhood was anything but ordinary. By the age of five, she had already sailed across the Atlantic on her father's second hand sailboat—talk about adventure! And if that wasn't enough, she jetted off to Norway every winter before settling there at the tender age of 12.

Her journey into the limelight began with a pirouette as she twirled her way into the Norwegian National Ballet, exploring dance styles like a true artiste. But it was the runway that called her name, leading her to strut her stuff at Oslo Fashion Week and eventually snag the crown as Miss Norway in 2010.

In 2012, Melinda traded the frosty streets of Norway for the bustling energy of New York City to pursue her modeling dreams. Yet, her inner Motswana couldn't resist the siren song of sunny Los Angeles, where she now resides, indulging in the warmth of both the weather and the spotlight.

But Melinda isn't just about glamour and glitz—she's a devoted mother, a lover of life's simple pleasures, and a champion of human connection. Whether she's walking barefoot in the grass, whipping up a feast for friends, or savoring a glass of natural wine, she embraces every moment with infectious enthusiasm.

With her heart as big as her smile, Melinda's mission is clear: to make everyone she meets feel like they belong. As she says, "What keeps me going is to focus on being present with anyone I meet... Everyone wants to feel like they belong, I see it as my mission to make sure that happens." So, watch out world, because Melinda Elvenes is here to spread joy, one dazzling smile at a time!