Melody Nosipho Niemann

Melody Nosipho Niemann is a screen actor known for bringing warmth and sharp timing to family films and genre TV. Also credited as Melody Nieman and Melody Niemann, she has built a growing résumé through memorable child and young-teen roles across major studio releases and popular series.

She is widely recognized as Jojo in Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2, where her grounded, heartfelt presence helps anchor the franchise’s high-energy adventure. Niemann has also appeared in TV movies such as A Family Christmas Gift (Katie) and Just Add Romance (Emma), showcasing a natural ease in light, character-driven storytelling.

On television, she portrayed Young Astra (and Young Astra Logue) on DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, adding emotional backstory to a fan-favorite character. Her other credits include Upside-Down Magic as Young Nory and Spontaneous as Baby Tess, reflecting a range that spans fantasy, comedy, and drama.