Modern Woman: Melyssa Ford

Don't miss Melyssa Ford tonight on 106!

Melyssa Ford - April 16, 2014 - Melyssa Ford's chatted with us about reality TV and the fame.Watch a clip now!  (Photo: MediaPunch/WENN.com)

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Modern Woman: Melyssa Ford - From modeling to business, Melyssa Ford has done it all and kept a good head on her shoulders. Don't miss the former BET host tonight on 106 & Park discussing Being Mary Jane at 6P/5C!(Photo: MediaPunch/WENN.com)

Started - In the late 90s, college-educated Melyssa Ford was approached by a music video director about becoming a model and actress for videos because of her beauty. Her move into the business would make her one of the most recoginizable and successful video models of her generation.  (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

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Started - In the late 90s, college-educated Melyssa Ford was approached by a music video director about becoming a model and actress for videos because of her beauty. Her move into the business would make her one of the most recoginizable and successful video models of her generation.  (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

Three the Fun Way - The trio of Big Tigger, Melyssa Ford and Curtis Mills assemble to present Alltel Wireless People's Champ award.(Photo: Rick Diamond/WireImage for BET Network)

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BET Family - Melyssa was a BET VJ for two years. During her tenure she hosted BET Style with Big Tigger and How I'm Livin'.(Photo: Rick Diamond/WireImage for BET Network)

New Career, New Direction - After leaving the entertainment industry, Melyssa has taken on work as a real estate agent. She sells luxury NYC properties and is now part of the cast of the reality Blood, Sweat and Heels.  (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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New Career, New Direction - After leaving the entertainment industry, Melyssa has taken on work as a real estate agent. She sells luxury NYC properties and is now part of the cast of the reality Blood, Sweat and Heels.  (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Standing Up For a Cause - In her free time, Melyssa does a lot of work with HIV/AIDS awareness and empowering women in the entertainment industry.(Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Jaguar)

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Standing Up For a Cause - In her free time, Melyssa does a lot of work with HIV/AIDS awareness and empowering women in the entertainment industry.(Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Jaguar)