MELANIE began her career as an actress at Cape Cod, but veered toward singing when record producer Peter Schekeryk (now her husband) uncovered that special lyrical Melanie quality and launched her into fame and fortune. Melanie, once the exclusive favourite of the young, has become special to young-at-heart of all ages. Proof of her popular appeal is her being designated official spokeswoman for UNICEF, meaning a world-wide tour on behalf of the UN organisation.