Selton Mello

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Selton Mello in 2009.

Selton Figueiredo Melo (his artistic name is spelt with a double L) (born December 30, 1972 in Passos, Minas Gerais) is a Brazilian actor and film director. 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.

His film, The Clown was selected as the Brazilian entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards, but it did not make the final shortlist.[2]

Early life

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.

Filmography

Actor
Title Year Role Notes
Uma Escola Atrapalhada 1990
Flora 1996
Four Days in September 1997
Guerra de Canudos 1997
O Auto da Compadecida 2000 Chico
The Emperor's New Groove 2000 Kuzco voice, Brazilian version
Caramuru: A Invenção do Brasil 2001
Lavoura Arcaica 2001
Lisbela e o Prisioneiro 2003
Brother Bear 2003 voice, Brazilian version
Garotas do ABC 2004
Nina 2004
O Coronel e o Lobisomem 2005
Tarantino's Mind 2006 Short film
Árido Movie 2006 Bob
O Cheiro do Ralo 2007 Lourenço
Meu Nome Não É Johnny 2008 João
Os Desafinados 2008 Dico
A Erva do Rato 2008
Jean Charles 2008 Jean Charles
A Mulher Invisível 2009
Reis e Ratos 2009
Reflexões de um Liquidificador 2009
Lope 2010
O Palhaço 2011 Benjamim / Pangaré writer, director and actor
Reis e Ratos 2012
Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury 2013 voice
Trash 2014 Filming
Director
Title Year Notes
Quando o Tempo Cair 2006 Short film
December 2008
O Palhaço 2011 writer, director and actor

Television

Awards

  • Jean Charles (MOVIE)

Best actor - Quem Magazine 2009

  • Feliz Natal (MOVIE)

Best director - Paulinia Film Festival 2008
Best director - Goiania Film Festival 2008
Best director - 2nd Brazilian Film Festival - Los Angeles, EUA 2009

  • Meu Nome Nao é Johnny (MOVIE)

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
[3] Best actor - Quem magazine award 2008

  • O Cheiro do Ralo (MOVIE)

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

  • Árido Movie (MOVIE)

Best supporting actor: Recife Film Festival
Best supporting actor: Qualidade Brasil Award
Best supporting actor: Cineport Film FestivAL

References

  1. ↑ Mike Goodridge (October 21, 2008). "Rio International Film Festival". Screen International. 
  2. ↑ Cajueiro, Marcelo (21 September 2012). "Brazil sends in 'Clown' to entertain Oscar". Variety (Reed Business Information). Retrieved 20 September 2012. 
  3. ↑ Elaine Guerini (November 10, 2008). "Pindorama wins best film prize at Brazilian Film Festival Of Toronto". Screen International. 
Films directed by Selton Mello
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