Melanie Cortez

© Harley Smith

## Introduction

**Melanie Cortez** is a member of The Spanish Redemptioners and an ally of Rico Rodjey. She is a character of Lego Life: Season 2 and the only American character of Lego Life. Melanie would’ve teamed up with Rico during 2020. Melanie is also the first female main character.

## Backstory & Early Life

### Adulthood & Prior To Season 2

During 2020, Melanie would’ve teamed up with Rico and joined his gang, alongside Steve Johnson, Roger Hughes and Jack Peer.

Melanie also angrily appears in Sadie Jones’ and Tyrone Jones’ unique trailer, indicating that she would have some type of tension involving them.

#### Season 2, Episode 7 - Sadie’s Flashback

In the evening of 2nd November 2020, Melanie walks past Sadie Jones’ private property however Sadie angrily aims her gun at Melanie and confronts her, Melanie makes up a lie that she’s looking for her family in the meadows, Sadie feels sorry and lowers the gun - Sadie then assists Melanie on what to do an gives her some money to act upon the advice. Melanie is very thankful and walks away.

3rd November 2020, 2AM - Melanie, alongside Rico and the gang, storm the house of Tyrone Jones and Sadie with the gang. Rico aggressively confronts Tyrone whilst Melanie guards the exits. Later on, Sadie tries to defend her husband but fails. Things quickly get heated which results in Rico shooting Tyrone and murdering him, leaving Sadie sobbing. Melanie leaves with Rico.

## During Season 2

As Rico goes through his plan on how ‘phase 1’ is successfully completely and they’ve killed a woman’s husband. Rico then emphasises that ‘phase 2’ is underway. Melanie then questions Rico that if they will be getting away or not. Rico doubtfully reassures and states that all great things take time now. Melanie is semi-satisfied and walks off. When Roger and Jack are injured, Rico storms into Melanie comforting the two men. Rico then takes centre stage and confronts them. Later that day, Rico reveals his plan to the gang to rob the bank and flee the country with the gang. Melanie claps for Rico. Some time after, Rico takes the gang to inspect the bank and Melanie suggest that her and Roger should act as “husband and wife” and go into the bank, then they do and manage to avoid suspicions.

When Rico returns to the bank with the gang, he asks Melanie and Roger about what they found before. Roger and Melanie confirm that they found 5 cameras in specific locations - Rico then sends Jack in to find out more information. After Jack’s discovery, Rico arranges to come back in the evening to do an alarm test. They return and Rico pulls the alarm whilst Melanie stands with binoculars and observes the police, after a speedily arrival of 17 seconds, Melanie, Jack and Rico are all shocked. Melanie then radios the gang to confirm that everything is safe and that they need to return to camp.

## Appearances

Melanie Cortez, voiced by Harley Smith has appeared in **15** episodes of Lego Life.

**(v)** denotes a voice-only appearance.

### Season 2

1. Episode 1 - A New Day (14th November 2023)
2. Episode 3 - Rico Rodjey: Former Criminal (21st November 2023)
3. Episode 4 - Sight Of Dread (23rd November 2023)
4. Episode 7 - Sadie Jones: Backstory (5th December 2023)
5. Episode 8 - Scouting The Bank (7th December 2023)
6. Episode 9 - Old Habits (12th December 2023) **(v)**
7. Episode 10 - Rivalry Unleashed (14th December 2023)
8. Episode 11 - Rivalry Unleashed - II (19th December 2023)
9. Episode 12 - Latest Arrangements (21st December 2023)
10. Episode 13 - No Turning Back Now (24th December 2023)
11. Episode 14 - Rico’s Operation (25th December 2023)
12. Episode 15 - The Aftermath (26th December 2023
13. Episode 16 - Action Approaching (28th December 2023)
14. Episode 17 - Suppression Against Evil - Part I (31st December 2023)
15. Episode 18 - Suppression Against Evil - Part II (1st January 2024)