Melanie Smith (born December 16, 1962) is a former American actress and author. She appeared as Jerry Seinfeld's girlfriend, Rachel, in three episodes of Seinfeld. She was also the third actress to portray Tora Ziyal on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and had a starring role as Emily Stewart on As the World Turns from 1987 to 1992.^[1] Smith has since retired from acting and runs a yoga studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania.^[2][3] She is the author of ‘Unfinished Business: 8 Steps to Heal Your Trauma, Transcend Your Past, and Transform Your Life.’