Melina Kanakaredes is one of the more celebrated actors on television known for her many memorable roles including Eleni Andros Cooper in Guiding Light and Detective Stella Bonasera in CSI: NY. The actor, writer and director has also been part of several other noteworthy projects such as Showtime’s Billions, NBC’s Providence, NYPD Blue, ABC’s Notorious and Snitch along with Dwayne Johnson. We take a look at some of Melina Kanakaredes works that deserve a spot on your watchlist. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post5 Melina Kanakaredes TV shows and movies to watch1) NCISIn NCIS, Melina Kanakaredes gave a memorable performance in a recurring role. The CBS police procedural series follows special agents who investigate cases related to U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Melina portrayed the role of Eleni Kostakis in Season 22, episode 10 titled ‘Baker’s Man’. Eleni is a Greek baker who gets entangled with drug dealers after an employee of her gets murdered. Her storyline will see NCIS Agent Alden Parker, who is a regular at her bakery, stepping in to get Eleni out of trouble.2) The Resident As Dr. Lane Hunter, Melina Kanakaredes appeared in 15 episodes of The Resident. The hit Fox medical drama series revolves around the medical professionals at the fictional Chastain Park Memorial Hospital in Atlanta as they navigate through the challenging world of healthcare industry. Dr. Lane Hunter is a former physician specializing in Radiation Oncology, who sought to malpractices at the hospital and gets killed by the relative of one of her deceased patients. The show is currently streaming on Netflix.3) CSI: NY Melina Kanakaredes portrayed the role of Detective Stella Bonasera in CSI: NY. The procedural drama series revolves around a group of NYPD forensic investigate scientists and officers, who take on complex criminal cases. She is the assistant day shift supervisor, known for quick-wit and spirited personality. Through the six seasons, Stella establishes herself as one of the more crucial characters on the show.4) Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief In the 2010 movie Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, Melina Kanakaredes plays the role of goddess Athena. The movie follows the story of demigod Percy, who sets out to find Zeus’s stolen lightning bolt along with friends Annabeth and Grover. Athena is the mother of Annabeth Chase, who has a strained relationship with her daughter. However, Athena will help guide Annabeth through the quest by influencing her daughter’s wisdom and bravery.5) Guiding Light Guiding Light is based in the fictional town in Springfield where different families come together as they navigate through the challenges in their lives. Melina Kanakaredes played the role of Eleni Andros in the soap opera from 1991 to 1995. Eleni is a kind-hearted Greek woman who becomes the romantic interest of both Frank Cooper and Alan-Michael Spaulding. Melina was also nominated for Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1995 for Guiding Light, for her brilliant portrayal of Eleni Andros.ALSO READ: Dateline: The Farmer's Wife - Who was convicted in the Ryan Cooper murder case? Details revealedFor more stories on shows, follow SoapCentral