Melanie Martinez is dating Mojean Aria, an Australian actor, writer, and producer recognized for his work in projects like See, The Enforcer, and Shayda.
Born in Sydney to Iranian parents, he developed an interest in acting early on and eventually trained at the renowned National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA).
Highlights
- Mojean Aria and Melanie made their relationship official by posting a photoshoot on their Instagram accounts.
- Fans voiced their surprise and disappointment, stating they preferred Verde over Mojean and were taken aback by how quickly Melanie had moved on.
- Melanie confirmed she was in a relationship with Justin Greenwood, but they broke up in early 2025, although they remained on good terms.
Her new boyfriend has established himself in the entertainment industry with a variety of notable roles in both film and television.
On the other hand, Melanie Martinez, originally from Astoria, Queens, and raised in Baldwin, New York, became well-known in 2012 when she appeared on season 3 of The Voice.
After the show, she was signed by Atlantic Records and debuted with her single “Dollhouse,” which was followed by her first extended play, also titled Dollhouse, in 2014.
Melanie Martinez’s Relationship Journey: From Kenyon Parks To Mojean Aria And The Reactions Along the Way
Mojean Aria and Melanie confirmed their relationship by sharing a photoshoot on their Instagram accounts.
Well, Melanie confirmed her relationship with Mojean Aria by posting a picture of them kissing on her Instagram story.
Mojean Aria also posted a picture with Melanie on his Instagram, captioning it “An abundance of blessings.”
In the comments, some fans expressed surprise and disappointment, suggesting that they preferred Verde over Mojean and were shocked by how quickly Melanie moved on.
Others pointed out that she had recently broken up with Verde; some mentioned that they thought he would be her last partner.
It was also noted that Verde had briefly shared a statement about the situation before deleting it.
🚨 Melanie Martinez confirms the rumors about her relationship with Verde via Instagram comment under a fan's post — “we've been broken up. I don't want to make a big deal of it. I'd appreciate it if you guys could just move on. We wish eachother well.” pic.twitter.com/DI8TNfi5n7
— nis (@LlVlNGDECEASED) February 22, 2025
Further, one fan mentioned they were surprised after seeing Melanie’s story, stating that they thought Verde would be the one for her.
However, they also expressed happiness that she had moved on and found clarity about what she wanted, wishing her the best in the future.
Melanie Martinez’s first known boyfriend was Kenyon Parks, whom she dated in 2011.
She then dated Vinnie DiCarlo in 2012, followed by Jared Dylan, who inspired her song “Alphabet Boy.”
In late 2013, she was with Edwin Zabala, but their relationship ended badly after he leaked private photos.
Melanie then dated her drummer, Miles Nasta, in 2014, and later her producer, Michael Keenan, in 2015, with whom she remained friends after they broke up.
In 2022, Melanie confirmed she was dating Justin Greenwood, aka Verde, but they broke up in early 2025 while staying on good terms.
Additional Information
- Before auditioning for The Voice, Melanie Martinez had never watched the show. Her initial, untelevised audition occurred at an open call at the Javits Center. On the way to the audition, her mother’s car broke down before reaching the Queens–Midtown Tunnel, and the two had to “hitchhike” a taxi to make it.
- Melanie Martinez’s music spans various genres, including pop, alternative, art, electropop, and dark pop.
- Her albums Cry Baby and K-12 were noted for incorporating hip-hop and R&B elements.
