Melissa "Mel" Maia de Sousa (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈmɛwˈmajɐ]; born May 3, 1984) is a Brazilian actress.

Biography

She was born on May 3, 2004 in Rio de Janeiro. She rose to fame in 2012 when she played young Rita in the telenovela Avenida Brasil. She received multiple awards for the said role.

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2011O Relógio da AventuraNinaSupporting role
2012Avenida BrasilRita Fonseca de Souza (child)Episodes: "March 26–April 16"
2013Joia RaraPérola Fonseca HauserMain role
2015Além do TempoFelícia Cristina Pasqualino
2016Liberdade, LiberdadeJoaquina da Silva XavierEpisodes: "April 11–14"
2018Deus Salve o ReiAgnes
2019A Dona do PedaçoCássia Mantovani Aguiar
2023Vai na FéGuilhermina "Guiga" de Alcântara Azevedo

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
2012Prêmio Extra de TelevisãoChild RevelationAvenida BrasilWon
2013Prêmio Contigo!Best Child ActressWon
Troféu ImprensaRevelationNominated
Prêmio QuemRevelationNominated
Melhores do AnoBest Child Actor or ActressWon

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