Melanie Adele Martinez (born April 28, 1995) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, director, screenwriter and visual artist. She became famous in 2012 after appearing on The Voice, a musical television show. After the show, she released her first song "Dollhouse". It was followed by her first extended play of the same name.
Martinez' first studio album, Cry Baby, was released in August 2015. It went star platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Her songs "Dollhouse" and "Pity Party" were certified platinum by the RIAA.
Other songs like "Sippy Cup", "Cry Baby" and "Mrs. Potato Head" were certified gold by the RIAA.
Martinez was born in Astoria, Queens, New York City. She is of Dominican and Puerto Rican ancestry.