Melina Kanakaredes was born on April 23, 1967 in Akron, Ohio. She is married to Peter Constantinides, a chef, and has two daughters, Zoe and Karina. Previously, she appeared in shows like NYPD Blue, Northern Exposure, Oz, and The Practice. Moreover, he is part of the forensic drama series CSI: NY as Stella Bonasera.
Stella Bonasera appears to be strong and fiercely smart. This half-Greek, half-Italian orphan is extremely close to
Mac and is often concerned about his health. Previously, he was held captive by her unstable boyfriend, Frankie Mala, whom she was forced to kill.