Background
Ordway was born in Atlanta, Georgia, an only child, to John and Christine Ordway.
Ordway was born in Atlanta, Georgia, an only child, to John and Christine Ordway.
After graduating from high school, Ordway attended Georgia State University and is a member of the Delta Zeta sorority.
She has modeled in many campaigns and acted in such films as 17 Again and on television in Privileged. She currently portrays the character of Abby Newman on the drama series The Young and the Restless. She began doing community theatre in Atlanta and also acting in theatre productions at her high school in Snellville, Georgia.
She starred in the stage performances of Beauty and the Beast, The Women, A Midsummer Night"s Dream, and many other shows.
While at Georgia State, Melissa was chosen to participate in a reality show on Music Television called The Assistant. She moved to Los Angeles and signed with Nous Model Management.
She started booking national campaigns and magazine covers almost immediately. Melissa"s first big campaign was for Skechers.
Within a year Ordway had modeled for Old Navy, Fabrizio Gianni, David"s Bridal, Anchor Blue and Tilly"son
She had also graced the cover Los Angeles Weddings Magazine, Grand Sierra Magazine and Hona Hou Magazine. She appeared on The Price is Right as a fill-in model the week of October 7, 2015. Melissa Ordway"s breakout role was on the television series Privileged playing Jordanna.
Ordway"s feature film debut was in 17 Again (as Lauren).
In 2010, Ordway appeared in The Last Song as Ashley and guest starred on Melrose Place as Morgan McKellan. She stars also in the fantasy thriller film Tales of an Ancient Empire.
In 2011, she co-starred in Escapee. She currently stars as Chloe Carter on the Teen nick series Hollywood Heights and appears in Ted, directed by Seth MacFarlane.
In March 2013, Ordway was cast in the role of Abby Newman on the Columbia Broadcasting System soap opera The Young and the Restless, replacing previous actress Marcy Rylan.