"I think you should take the offer Melina. You're a HUGE part in the show. Just renew your contract please?"
"If I'm such a big part of the show then how come you've made me to where I'm just the partner to run into in the hall? I don't do anything anymore! I'm saying lame lines that the audience knows I'm going to say before I do. How am I such a HUGE part Pam?"
Pam Veasey was speechless. She wanted to deny every word that came from the womans mouth but couldn't. She now realises her mistake.
"I am so sorry Melina. I didn't mean too. I-"
"Woman leave me my pride." And she walked away. Melina walked away, each step kicking Pam in the gut. Once she knew she was clear of her Melina she first checked her phone since it was too dark to read her watch and saw it read 11:43 p.m. Then she stopped and pondered on what she would break it to everyone. "Should I tell them or just let the press handle it." The Stella inside her started to scream at her, LET ME DIE WITH HONOR! YOU BETTER TELL THEM YOURSELF!! Her brain tried to entertain the thought of crying but she didn't want a puffy face when she told her friends. "Fine. Oh God please let them be okay with this," she...

Actress Melina Kanakaredes, who plays Detective Stella Bonasera on CSI: NY, wrote the May 13 episode of the CBS police drama. The second-generation Greek American who hails from Ohio shares her travel highlights and tips with USA TODAY.

Q: Where have you been lately that you liked or were surprised by?

A: We went to St. Louis to visit family that had just moved from Los Angeles. The last time I was there I was 10 years old. Of course I remember the St. Louis Arch, but that's about it. I never expected it to be as cosmopolitan as it was. The kids loved the amusement park/playground called The City Museum. It was certainly a highlight for big kids and little kids alike. We were also surprised by the wonderful restaurants. A special one that comes to mind for breakfast in downtown St. Louis is called Rooster. Definitely sample the chocolate chip crêpe and I suggest you feed it to your kids in the morning before you go to the City Museum. This way they can work off all the chocolate before you go home. I would also recommend dinner at family-owned Amigos Cantina in Kirkwood, Mo. Ask for my nephew Michael to serve you.

Fashion: Melina Kanakaredes
Greek Goddess
OK! Magazine
Interview by Ruth Hilton.
June 12, 2006
Pages 64-69

Melina ditches her CSI:NY detective wear and goes with the fashion flow.

The stern facial expressions and somber pantsuits of her CSI:NY character, Detective Stella Bonasera, couldn’t be more of a contrast to the charismatic and playful personality of actress Melina Kanakaredes.

Going through the designer outfits on the racks at the OK! Shoot like a kid in a candy store (she is crazy for Roberto Cavalli), Melina exudes warmth and satisfaction, which come from having found happiness in her family and career.

From playing Dr. Sydney Hansen on Providence to Benita Alden on NYPD Blue to her successful Broadway career, the Ohio-born star’s long hours have paid off big time.

But few people could guess how close art has imitated life for Melina by joining the CSI:NY cast. When she was a little girl, her uncle was murdered. It was through the dedication of police and CSIs that her family was able to find closure on their loss, for which she will forever be...