Sara BallingallSara Ballingall is a Canadian former actress. She is best known for playing Melanie Brodie in the teen drama television series Degrassi [Junior High] and Degrassi High.Acting careerOn Degrassi, Ballingall played the role of Melanie Brodie, a "skinny schoolgirl with crooked teeth" who had romantic feelings towards Archie "Snake" Simpson, played by Stefan Brogren. She was named a UNICEF [Goodwill Ambassador] along with her co-stars in April 1989. Ballingall left the series in 1990.