Mel Jarnson Biography: Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Films, Boyfriend

Mel Jarnson is a Thai-Australian actress and model who first captured attention in 2018 with her television debut on the Australian crime drama Harrow.

She gained further recognition for her performance as Georgia König in the family drama series Between Two Worlds (2020), before making a striking film debut as the vampire Nitara in Mortal Kombat (2021).

With roles in Blacklight (2022) alongside Liam Neeson and the recent CAUGH*T, she has quickly become known for her charismatic on-screen presence and international appeal.

Profile

• Full name: Melanie Jarnson
• Nickname: Mel
• Date of birth: February 1, 1998
• Age: 27 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Bangkok, Thailand  
• Nationality: Thai and Australian
• Profession: Actress and model
• Height: 5 ft 5 in (1.66 m)
• Weight: approx. 50 kg (110 lb)
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Dark Brown/Black
• Parents: Father: Thai diplomat; Mother: Australian journalist and former skydiving instructor  
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: In a relationship with Ezekiel Simat since 2018
• Ethnicity: Half Thai, half Australian Caucasian
• Net worth: US $454,000

Early Life and Education

Mel Jarnson was born on February 1, 1998, in Bangkok, Thailand, to a Thai diplomat father and an Australian mother who has worked as a journalist, truck driver, and skydiving instructor.

She spent her early childhood living across Thailand, Belgium, and India, becoming fluent in Thai, French, and English through attendance at French international schools.

At age 17, she relocated to Sydney, Australia, to pursue formal training in film, theatre, and television, although specific details about her institution and graduation remain private.

Personal Life

Mel Jarnson has been in a relationship with Australian actor and model Ezekiel Simat since 2018, with no public records of marriage, children, or controversies.

Career

Mel began her on-screen career in 2018 with her debut in Harrow as Taylor Ford. She went on to star as Georgia König in Between Two Worlds (2020) and appeared in the short film Pretty Boy (2020). In 2021, she featured in Boys on Film 21: Beautiful Secret and achieved global recognition for her portrayal of Nitara in Mortal Kombat.

The following year, she starred alongside Liam Neeson as Sofia Flores in Blacklight (2022). In 2023, she led the Australian series CAUGH*T and appeared in NCIS: Sydney and Black Snow, demonstrating versatility across international projects. Upcoming roles include Rosie in Five Blind Dates (2024) and Brooke in Witchboard (2025).

Net worth

Mel Jarnson’s estimated net worth is $454,000, primarily from film and television roles, modelling contracts, and brand partnerships.

Social Media

• Instagram: @meljarnson
• TikTok: N/A

Filmography

• And Again, Her (2018) as Ella
• Harrow (TV Series, 2018) as Taylor Ford
• Pretty Boy (2020) as Tara
• Between Two Worlds (TV Series, 2020) as Georgia König
• Boys on Film 21: Beautiful Secret (2021) as Tara
• Mortal Kombat (2021) as Nitara
• Blacklight (2022) as Sofia Flores
• CAUGH*T (TV Series, 2023) as Shammi Amaral
• NCIS: Sydney (TV Series, 2023) as Nova Sykes
• Black Snow (TV Series, 2023) as Kate
• Five Blind Dates (2024) as Rosie
• Witchboard (2025) as Brooke