Home Musical artists Melissa O'Neil Melissa O'Neil Musical artist Melissa Crystal O'Neil (born July 12, 1988) is a Canadian singer and musical theatre actress who was the winner of the third season of Canadian Idol in 2005. She was the first Canadian female winner. Personal facts Birth dateJuly 12, 1988 HometownAlbertaCalgary facebook tumblr linkedin twitter reddit google+ Search Musical artist Career started2005 associated musical artistKalan PorterBrian MeloEva AvilaRyan Malcolm BackgroundSolo singer genrePop music instrumentSinging record labelSony Music Entertainment Topical connections Aaryn DoyleMusical artist Adrian AnantawanMusical artist Adam GregoryMusical artist Eva AvilaMusical artist Brian MeloMusical artist Ashwin SoodMusical artist Adrian DixPolitician Alan LowePolitician Amy RivardMusical artist Adi BraunMusical artist Émily BéginMusical artist Akina ShirtArtist Melissa O'Neil on Wikipedia Melissa O'Neil