Selton Figueiredo Melo (his artistic name is spelt with a double L) (born December 30, 1972 in Passos, Minas Gerais) is a Brazilian actor. He works on TV, movies and theater. He also produces and directs movies and videoclips.[1] The actor hosts Tarja Preta, a TV show about culture and independent movies.
He played André in the Brazilian film To the left of the father which was directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho and based on the eponymous novel by Raduan Nassar.
He has also played João da Ega in Os Maias, also directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho, based on the eponymous novel by Eça de Queiroz.
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Selton was born in Passos (State of Minas Gerais), the son of Selva (housewife) and Dalton Melo (bank employee). His brother Danton Mello is an actor as well. Selton's parents are both from Minas Gerais State. After Selton was born his parents moved to São Paulo, where he lived until the age of 11. In São Paulo, Selton attended "Colégio Aclimação". At 11 years of age he was invited to star on a soap opera at Rede Globo Television, so he moved with his entire family to Rio de Janeiro, where he still lives.
O Palhaço (2010) (writer, director and actor)
Reflexões de um Liquidificador (2009)
Lutas (2009)
Reis e Ratos (2009)
Lope (2009)
A Mulher Invisível (2009)
Jean Charles (2008)
Feliz Natal (2008) (directed and co-produced)
A Erva do Rato (2008)
os Desafinados (2008)
Meu Nome Não É Johnny (2008)
O Cheiro do Ralo (2007)
Arido Movie (2006)
Tarantino's Mind (2006)
Quando o Tempo Cair (2005) (writer and director)
O Coronel e o Lobisomem (2005)
Nina (2004)
Garotas do ABC (2004)
Brother Bear (voice, Brazilian version) (2003)
Lisbela e o Prisioneiro (2003)
Lavoura Arcaica|To The Left Of The Father (2001)
Caramuru - A Invenção do Brasi (2001)
The Emperor's New Groove (voice, Brazilian version) (2000)
O Auto da Compadecida (2000)
Guerra de Canudos (1997)
Four Days in September - (O que é isso, companheiro?) (1997)
Flora(1996)
Uma Escola Atrapalhada(1990)
Best actor - Quem Magazine 2009
Best director - Paulinia Film Festival 2008
Best director - Goiania Film Festival 2008
Best director - 2nd Brazilian Film Festival - Los Angeles, EUA 2009
Best actor - Cineport Festival 2009
Best actor - Prêmio Vivo de Cinema Brasileiro 2009
Best actor - Miami Film Festival 2008
Best actor - Prêmio Contigo de Cinema 2008
Best actor - Prêmio Qualidade Brasil 2008
Best actor - Toronto Brazilian Film Festival 2008
[2] Best actor - Quem magazine award 2008
Best actor - Prêmio APCA 2007
Best actor - Rio Film Festival 2006
Best actor - Punta Del Leste International Film Festival
Best actor - Guadalajara, Mexico XXII Film Festival
Best actor - Sesc-Sated award, Minas Gerais
Best actor - Film Festival - Quito, Ecuador
Best supporting actor: Recife Film Festival
Best supporting actor: Qualidade Brasil Award
Best supporting actor: Cineport Film FestivAL