Selton Mello

Acting · Born 1972-12-30 in Passos, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Biography

Selton Figueiredo Melo (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…

Filmography

• A Dog's Will as Chicó
• My Name Ain't Johnny as João Guilherme Estrella
• Lisbela and the Prisoner as Leléu
• I'm Still Here as Rubens Paiva
• Trash as Frederico
• The Invisible Woman as Pedro
• Four Days in September as César / Oswaldo
• The Rogue's Trial as Chicó
• Dry Movie as Bob
• Drained as Lourenço

TV

• The Invisible Woman as Pedro
• Sessão de Terapia as Dr. Caio Barone
• Os Normais as Nilo
• Lady Night as Self
• Nos Tempos do Imperador as Dom Pedro II, Imperador do Brasil
• The Mechanism as Marco Ruffo
• Os Aspones as Tales
• Corpo a Corpo as Ronaldo Pellegrini
• Os Maias as João da Ega
• You Were Never Alone as Self