About Mel Maia
Born 2004. Mel Maia is a Brazilian actor, television actor and film actor.
Melissa "Mel" Maia de Sousa (; born May 3, 2004) is a Brazilian actress.
Biography She was born on May 3, 2004 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 2023Vai na FéGuilhermina "Guiga" de Alcântara Azevedo
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2012 Prêmio Extra de Televisão Child Revelation Avenida Brasil 2013 Prêmio Contigo! Best Child Actress Troféu Imprensa Revelation Prêmio Quem Revelation Melhores do Ano Best Child Actor or Actress
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Who is Mel Maia?
Brazilian child actress
When was Mel Maia born?
Mel Maia was born on 3 May 2004 in Rio de Janeiro.
What is Mel Maia's occupation?
Mel Maia is an actor, television actor and film actor.
What nationality is Mel Maia?
Mel Maia is Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mel Maia. https://biography.guide/mel-maia/
MLA: "Mel Maia." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mel-maia/.
Chicago: "Mel Maia." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mel-maia/.
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