Melissa "Mel" Maia de Sousa, (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈmɛw ˈmajɐ]; born May 3, 2004[1][2]), is a Brazilian actress. She was born in Rio de Janeiro.
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 Mel Maia in 2023. | |
| Born | Melissa Maia de Sousa May 3, 2004 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2011–present |
She rose to fame in 2012 when she played young Rita in the telenovela Avenida Brasil. She received multiple awards for the said role.[3][4][5][6][7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | O Relógio da Aventura | Nina | Supporting role |
| 2012 | Avenida Brasil | Rita Fonseca de Souza (child) | Episodes: "March 26–April 16" |
| 2013 | Joia Rara | Pérola Fonseca Hauser | Main role[8][9] |
| 2015 | Além do Tempo | Felícia Cristina Pasqualino | |
| 2016 | Liberdade, Liberdade | Joaquina da Silva Xavier | Episodes: "April 11–14" |
| 2018 | Deus Salve o Rei | Agnes | |
| 2019 | A Dona do Pedaço | Cássia Mantovani Aguiar |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Prêmio Extra de Televisão[10] | Child Revelation | Avenida Brasil | Won |
| 2013 | Prêmio Contigo![11] | Best Child Actress | Won | |
| Troféu Imprensa[12] | Revelation | Nominated | ||
| Prêmio Quem[13] | Revelation | Nominated | ||
| Melhores do Ano[14] | Best Child Actor or Actress | Won |