| Age | 62 |
| Birthday | 11 January, 1962 |
| Birthplace | Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, UK |
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Hair Color | Red |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Claim to Fame | Stardust |
Melanie Jane Hill (born 11 January 1962) is an English actress, best known for playing Hazel Redfern in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (1985–1986), Aveline in Bread (1986–1991), Rita Dolan in Kay Mellor drama Playing the Field (1998–2002), Maggie Budgen in the BBC One school-based drama series, Waterloo Road (2012–2015), Julie Travers in BBC One drama series The Syndicate (2015) and Cathy Matthews in ITV soap opera Coronation Street (2015–present)
