Melody Nosipho Niemann

TV Actress

Birthday September 24, 2010

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Age 14 years old

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About

South African TV actress famous for her roles in A Gingerbread Romance, Just Add Romance, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Sonic the Hedgehog 2. In the Sonic the Hedgehog series, she played Jojo. In the first movie, upon discovering an unconscious Sonic, she realizes his feet are injured and gives him new shoes, which established their bond leading to their friendship. Sonic the Hedgehog was her first feature film. 

Before Fame

She began acting at the age of five by acting in commercials. A Gingerbread Romance marked her first television appearance in 2018. 

Trivia

Her film, Sonic the Hedgehog is based on Sega's flagship character who originally appeared in the arcade game, Rad Mobile, eight months before the debut of the game, Sonic the Hedgehog. In Sonic the Hedgehog 2, she worked alongside comedy icon Jim Carrey.

Family Life

Her name was given to her due to her parents' love of music. Her mother, Jabulile Dladla, co-founded the Soweto Gospel Choir. The choir has toured internationally and won two Grammy Awards. 

Associated With

She and Ben Schwartz starred in Sonic the Hedgehog.