Selton Mello (born December 30, 1972) one of Brazil’s most respected actors and directors, has built a remarkable career spanning four decades. From his beginnings as a child actor to his status as a celebrated artist, Mello has consistently demonstrated his passion for storytelling and connection with audiences.
Selton Mello (born December 30, 1972) one of Brazil’s most respected actors and directors, has built a remarkable career spanning four decades. From his beginnings as a child actor to his status as a celebrated artist, Mello has consistently demonstrated his passion for storytelling and connection with audiences.
Born in Passos, Minas Gerais, Mello began acting in Brazilian television soap operas during the 1980s. His talent quickly earned him recognition, leading to his transition to cinema. In the 1990s, he gained acclaim with films such as Lavoura Arcaica (To the Left of the Father) and O Auto da Compadecida (A Dog’s Will). The latter remains a cultural classic, with Mello’s role as Chicó highlighting his comedic timing and depth.
Mello’s versatility as an actor is evident in his diverse filmography, including Meu Nome Não É Johnny (My Name Ain’t Johnny)* and Jean Charles, a poignant portrayal of a Brazilian immigrant’s tragic story. In Ainda Estou Aqui (I’m Still Here), directed by Walter Salles, Mello delivered a powerful performance as Rubens Paiva, a congressman disappeared during Brazil’s military dictatorship. Beyond acting, Mello has excelled as a director. His 2011 film O Palhaço (The Clown), which explores themes of identity and purpose, received widespread acclaim and numerous awards. His second directorial work, O Filme da Minha Vida (The Movie of My Life), further showcased his storytelling ability, earning accolades at the Rome Film Festival.
In 2024, Mello continues to impact Brazilian cinema with anticipated projects like O Auto da Compadecida 2 and Bury Your Dead, reflecting his ability to adapt to diverse narratives. A member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Mello plays a key role in promoting Brazilian cinema internationally. With over 40 years in the industry, Selton Mello remains a significant figure, celebrated for his contributions as an actor, director, and cultural embassador.
External links
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/nm0578080
Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4289700
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Filmography (Movies)
Anaconda
Character:Santiago Braga
Release Date:24/12/2025
Bury Your Dead
Character:Edgar Wilson
Release Date:30/10/2025
Tributo: Francisco Cuoco
Character:Self
Release Date:06/06/2025
The Rogue's Trial
Character:Chicó
Release Date:25/12/2024
I'm Still Here
Character:Rubens Paiva
Release Date:19/09/2024
The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
Character:
Release Date:30/01/2023
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die
Character:Banquet Attendee
Release Date:26/11/2020
Você Não Sabe Quem Eu Sou
Character:Self
Release Date:17/06/2018
Lino
Character:Lino (voice)
Release Date:07/09/2017
The Movie of My Life
Character:Paco
Release Date:03/08/2017
Soundtrack
Character:Cris
Release Date:06/07/2017
My Hindu Friend
Character:Common Man
Release Date:03/03/2016
Trash
Character:Frederico
Release Date:09/10/2014
Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury
Character:Abeguar / Balaio / Cau / JC (voice)
Release Date:07/03/2013
Billi Pig
Character:Wanderlei
Release Date:02/03/2012
Kings & Rats
Character:Troy Somerset
Release Date:17/02/2012
Aperana Street 52
Character:Self
Release Date:20/01/2012
The Clown
Character:Benjamim / Palhaço Pangaré
Release Date:28/10/2011
Federal
Character:Dani
Release Date:29/10/2010
Lope: The Outlaw
Character:Marqués de las Navas
Release Date:03/09/2010
Reflections of a Blender
Character:Liquidificador (voz)
Release Date:19/08/2010
Jean Charles
Character:Jean Charles
Release Date:26/06/2009
The Invisible Woman
Character:Pedro
Release Date:05/06/2009
Slightly Out of Tune
Character:Dico - young
Release Date:29/08/2008
The Herb of the Rat
Character:Ele
Release Date:26/06/2008
My Name Ain't Johnny
Character:João Guilherme Estrella
Release Date:04/01/2008
Drained
Character:Lourenço
Release Date:27/09/2006
Tarantino's Mind
Character:Friend #2
Release Date:04/01/2006
O Coronel e o Lobisomem
Character:Pernambuco Nogueira
Release Date:01/10/2005
Câmera, Close!
Character:Himself
Release Date:05/08/2005
Dry Movie
Character:Bob
Release Date:14/04/2005
Nina
Character:Amigo de Ana
Release Date:28/01/2004
Girls from ABC
Character:Salesiano
Release Date:18/12/2003
Lisbela and the Prisoner
Character:Leléu
Release Date:22/08/2003
Caramuru: Brazil Reinvented
Character:Diogo Álvares, Caramuru
Release Date:09/11/2001
To the Left of the Father
Character:André
Release Date:29/10/2001
A Dog's Will
Character:Chicó
Release Date:15/09/2000
Making of O Auto da Compadecida
Character:
Release Date:01/01/2000
The Battle of Canudos
Character:Tenente Luís da Gama
Release Date:03/10/1997
Four Days in September
Character:César / Oswaldo
Release Date:01/10/1997
Lamarca
Character:Ivan
Release Date:01/05/1994
Uma Escola Atrapalhada
Character:Renan
Release Date:29/06/1990
Television Appearances
O Auto da Compadecida 2
Character:Chicó
Nos Tempos do Imperador
Character:Dom Pedro II, Imperador do Brasil
You Were Never Alone
Character:Self
The Mechanism
Character:Marco Ruffo
Treze Dias Longe do Sol
Character:Saulo Garcez
Lady Night
Character:Self
Dangerous Liaisons
Character:Augusto de Valmont
Sessão de Terapia
Character:Dr. Caio Barone
The Invisible Woman
Character:Pedro
Miracle Hands
Character:Dimas Bevilláqua
O Sistema
Character:Matias Cadore / Matt
Os Aspones
Character:Tales
Os Normais
Character:Nilo
Os Normais
Character:Bernardo
Os Maias
Character:João da Ega
Brava Gente
Character:Daniel
Brava Gente
Character:Sardinha
A Invenção do Brasil
Character:Diogo Álvares, o Caramuru
The Power of Desire
Character:Abelardo Silveira Sobral
O Auto da Compadecida
Character:Chicó
A Indomada
Character:Emanuel Faruk
A Próxima Vítima
Character:Antônio Mestieri (Tonico)
A Comédia da Vida Privada
Character:
Tropicaliente
Character:Vitor Velasquez
Olho no Olho
Character:João Carlos Zapata (Juca)
Pedra Sobre Pedra
Character:Bruno
Sinhá Moça
Character:Rafael (criança)
Corpo a Corpo
Character:Ronaldo Pellegrini
Braço de Ferro
Character:Raimundo
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