Melody Jones

Home and Away character

Portrayed by

Celeste Dodwell

Duration

2008–09

First appearance

19 March 2008

Last appearance

26 February 2009

Introduced by

Cameron Welsh

Classification

Former, recurring

Profile

Occupation

Student

Home

New Zealand

Father	Edward Jones
Mother	Christine Jones
Grandmothers	Audrey Long

Father	Edward Jones
Mother	Christine Jones
Grandmothers	Audrey Long

Melody Jones is a fictional character from the Australian Channel Seven soap opera Home and Away, played by Celeste Dodwell. Dodwell originally auditioned for a separate part in the serial, but was offered the role of Melody instead. Dodwell said the part was a "dream come true". Melody is characterised as a shy student but has a "psycotic" side to her persona. Her main storyline arcs include a feud with her overprotective mother, Christine Jones (Liz Alexander) and a relationship with Geoff Campbell (Lincoln Lewis).

Melody is also admitted into a psychiatric clinic after Axel Hay (Trent Dalzell) assaults her and Christine tries to kidnap her. Dodwell said she carried out extensive research to help her portray the issue of mental health. She also found some of Melody's material challenging to play. In 2009, it was announced that Dodwell had decided to leave the serial and pursue further education overseas. Melody departed on-screen in February that year, which saw her move to New Zealand.

In December 2007, it was announced that Celeste Dodwell had been cast as a "Summer Bay High student". Just three days earlier, Dodwell had finished her drama HSC and scored the highest mark in New South Wales. Dodwell originally auditioned for the role of Nicole Franklin, however Tessa James became the successful candidate. Dodwell's agent informed her about Melody's "character breakdown" and she said that it "intrigued" her. Dodwell said it was a "dream come true" and accepted straight away. In 2009, TV Week reported that Dodwell had decided to quit the serial in order to attend drama school in the United Kingdom.

Melody is characterised as "kind, shy and loyal" but has a "psycotic" side. Dodwell said that playing Melody, the "more intellectual and timid side of human nature, is really rewarding."

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