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Mel Maia
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Mel Maia in 2023.
Born
Melissa Maia de Sousa

(2004-05-03) May 3, 2004 (age 20)
Occupation Actress
Years active 2011–present

Melissa "Mel" Maia de Sousa, (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈmɛw ˈmajɐ]; born May 3, 2004), is a Brazilian actress. She was born in Rio de Janeiro.

She rose to fame in 2012 when she played young Rita in the telenovela Avenida Brasil. She received multiple awards for the said role.

Filmography

Television
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
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 Child Revelation Avenida Brasil Won
2013 Prêmio Contigo! Best Child Actress Won
Troféu Imprensa Revelation Nominated
Prêmio Quem Revelation Nominated
Melhores do Ano Best Child Actor or Actress Won

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Mel Maia para niños

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