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Melissa-Lou Ellis (born July 30, 1995) is an American beauty pageant titleholder from Albuquerque, New Mexico, who was crowned America's National Miss New Mexico 2018. Melissa Ellis is the first woman of Jewish religion to win this title in the state of New Mexico. Daughter of Steven and Deborah Ellis, granddaughter of Joan Bernell, Larry Ellis, Joe Mallette, and Pauline Whitworth. She is known for her involvement in the New Mexico film industry both on-screen and behind the camera. Melissa's platform is animal advocacy and adoption. Melissa Ellis graduated with a double B.A. from The University of New Mexico in May of 2017. Melissa Ellis is knows for her work on In Plain Sight (2008), House of Cards (2013) and Longmire (2012).