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.

Фільмографія

• 2026La Perra — Duda
• The Rogue's Trial (TV Series) — Chicó, Associate Producer
• 2025Bury Your Dead — Edgar Wilson
• 2025Анаконда — Santiago
• 2024The Rogue's Trial — Chicó, Associate Producer
• 2024Я досі тут — Rubens Paiva
• 2023The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
• 2023Tá Roxeda — Art Department Coordinator
• In the Emperor's Times — Dom Pedro II, Imperador do Brasil
• 2020Babenco: Tell Me When I Die — Banquet Attendee
• The Mechanism — Marco Ruffo
• 2017Lino — Lino (voice)
• 2017Soundtrack — Cris, Co-Producer
• 2017The Movie of My Life — Paco, Director, Executive Producer, Screenplay
• Treze Dias Longe do Sol — Saulo Garcez
• Dangerous Liaisons — Augusto de Valmont
• 2016My Hindu Friend — Common Man
• 2014Diário de Novas Lembranças — Narrator
• 2014Треш — Frederico
• 2013Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury — Abeguar / Balaio / Cau / JC (voice), Associate Producer
• 2012Billi Pig — Wanderlei
• 2012Kings & Rats — Troy Somerset, Associate Producer
• Sessão de Terapia — Dr. Caio Barone, Associate Producer, Director
• 2011The Clown — Benjamim / Palhaço Pangaré, Screenplay, Director, Co-Producer, Editor
• The Invisible Woman — Pedro, Director
• 2010Federal — Dani
• 2010Lope: The Outlaw — Marqués de las Navas
• Miracle Hands — Dimas Bevilláqua
• 2010Reflections of a Blender — Liquidificador (voz)
• 2009Jean Charles — Jean Charles
• 2009The Herb of the Rat — Ele
• 2009The Invisible Woman — Pedro
• 2008December — Editor, Director, Screenplay, Co-Producer
• 2008My Name Ain't Johnny — João Guilherme Estrella
• 2008Slightly Out of Tune — Dico - young
• O Sistema — Matias Cadore / Matt, Director
• 2007Sete Vidas — voz do Gato
• 2006Drained — Lourenço, Associate Producer
• 2006Quando o Tempo Cair — Director, Screenplay, Producer, Editor
• 2006Tarantino's Mind — Friend #2
• 2005Dry Movie — Bob
• 2005O Coronel e o Lobisomem — Pernambuco Nogueira
• 2004Nina — Amigo de Ana
• Os Aspones — Tales
• 2003Girls from ABC — Salesiano
• 2003Lisbela and the Prisoner — Leléu
• 2001Caramuru: Brazil Reinvented — Diogo Álvares, Caramuru
• Os Maias — João da Ega
• Os Normais — Nilo, Bernardo
• 2001To the Left of the Father — André
• A Invenção do Brasil — Diogo Álvares, o Caramuru
• Brava Gente — Daniel, Sardinha
• 2000Making of O Auto da Compadecida
• 2000Ауто про співчуття — Chicó
• Força de um Desejo — Abelardo Silveira Sobral
• O Auto da Compadecida — Chicó
• A Indomada — Emanuel Faruk
• 1997Four Days in September — César / Oswaldo
• Guerra de Canudos - Minissérie — Tenente Luís da Gama
• 1997The Battle of Canudos — Tenente Luís da Gama
• The Next Victim — Antônio Mestieri (Tonico)
• A Comédia da Vida Privada
• 1994Lamarca — Ivan
• Tropicaliente — Vitor Velasquez
• Olho no Olho — João Carlos Zapata (Juca)
• Pedra Sobre Pedra — Bruno
• 1990Uma Escola Atrapalhada — Renan
• Little Missy — Rafael (criança)
• Power Play — Ronaldo Pellegrini
• Braço de Ferro — Raimundo
• Dona Santa — Sidney
• I Don’t Even Know Who I Was
• The Alienist — Simão Bacamarte, Director
• Zero K

Ток-шоу, премії та інші появи (7)

• 2025Tributo: Francisco Cuoco — Self
• You Were Never Alone — Self
• 2018Você Não Sabe Quem Eu Sou — Self
• Lady Night — Self
• O País do Cinema — Self
• 2012Aperana Street 52 — Self
• 2005Câmera, Close! — Himself