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Selton Mello

Acting

Selton Mello

Selton Mello is an actor born on December 30, 1972 in Passos, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He is known for Anaconda, A Dog's Will and I'm Still Here. GloboWatch shows where to watch one of his movies and TV shows, country by country.

Known for
Acting
Born
December 30, 1972
Place of birth
Passos, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Also known as
Selton Figueiredo Melo

Biography

Selton Figueiredo Melo, known as 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. 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.

Filmography

  1. 2026The Rogue's Trial (TV Series)as Chicó · 4 episodes
  2. 2025Anacondaas Santiago
  3. 2025Bury Your Deadas Edgar Wilson
  4. 2024The Rogue's Trialas Chicó
  5. 2024I'm Still Hereas Rubens Paiva
  6. 2023The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
  7. 2021In the Emperor's Timesas Dom Pedro II, Imperador do Brasil · 154 episodes
  8. 2021You Were Never Aloneas Self · 7 episodes
  9. 2020Babenco: Tell Me When I Dieas Banquet Attendee
  10. 2018The Mechanismas Marco Ruffo · 16 episodes
  11. 2017Treze Dias Longe do Solas Saulo Garcez · 10 episodes
  12. 2017Linoas Lino (voice)
  13. 2017The Movie of My Lifeas Paco · Director · Executive producer · Screenplay
  14. 2017Soundtrackas Cris
  15. 2016My Hindu Friendas Common Man
  16. 2016Dangerous Liaisonsas Augusto de Valmont · 10 episodes
  17. 2014Trashas Frederico
  18. 2013Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Furyas Abeguar / Balaio / Cau / JC (voice)
  19. 2012Sessão de Terapiaas Dr. Caio Barone · 105 episodes · Director
  20. 2012Billi Pigas Wanderlei
  21. 2012Kings & Ratsas Troy Somerset
  22. 2012Aperana Street 52as Self
  23. 2011The Clownas Benjamim / Palhaço Pangaré · Screenplay · Director · Editor
  24. 2011The Invisible Womanas Pedro · 13 episodes · Director
  25. 2010Federalas Dani
  26. 2010Lope: The Outlawas Marqués de las Navas
  27. 2010Reflections of a Blenderas Liquidificador (voz)
  28. 2010Miracle Handsas Dimas Bevilláqua · 9 episodes
  29. 2009Jean Charlesas Jean Charles
  30. 2009The Herb of the Ratas Ele
  31. 2009The Invisible Womanas Pedro
  32. 2008DecemberEditor · Director · Screenplay
  33. 2008Slightly Out of Tuneas Dico - young
  34. 2008My Name Ain't Johnnyas João Guilherme Estrella
  35. 2006Drainedas Lourenço
  36. 2006Tarantino's Mindas Friend #2
  37. 2005O Coronel e o Lobisomemas Pernambuco Nogueira
  38. 2005Dry Movieas Bob
  39. 2004Os Asponesas Tales · 7 episodes
  40. 2004Ninaas Amigo de Ana
  41. 2003Girls from ABCas Salesiano
  42. 2003Lisbela and the Prisoneras Leléu
  43. 2001Caramuru: Brazil Reinventedas Diogo Álvares, Caramuru
  44. 2001To the Left of the Fatheras André
  45. 2001Os Normaisas Nilo · 15 episodes
  46. 2001Os Maiasas João da Ega · 42 episodes
  47. 2000Brava Genteas Daniel · 1 episode
  48. 2000A Dog's Willas Chicó
  49. 1999Força de um Desejoas Abelardo Silveira Sobral · 226 episodes
  50. 1999O Auto da Compadecidaas Chicó · 4 episodes
  51. 1997The Battle of Canudosas Tenente Luís da Gama
  52. 1997Four Days in Septemberas César / Oswaldo
  53. 1997A Indomadaas Emanuel Faruk · 203 episodes
  54. 1995The Next Victimas Antônio Mestieri (Tonico) · 203 episodes
  55. 1994Tropicalienteas Vitor Velasquez · 194 episodes
  56. 1994Lamarcaas Ivan
  57. 1992Pedra Sobre Pedraas Bruno · 179 episodes
  58. 1990Uma Escola Atrapalhadaas Renan
  59. 1986Little Missyas Rafael (criança) · 1 episode
  60. 1984Power Playas Ronaldo Pellegrini · 179 episodes