★ HOW OLD IS SELTON MELLO?
Selton Mello is 53 years old, born December 30, 1972 in BR · Capricorn.
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About
Selton Mello is a Brazilian actor and filmmaker who built a decades-long career on comedic roles before pivoting to prestige cinema. Born 30 December 1972, he gained national popularity in Brazil through A Dog's Will (2000) and Lisbela and the Prisoner (2003). His directorial work—including The Clown (2011), Brazil's Oscar submission—established him as a serious filmmaker, but international breakthrough came in 2024 when he played Rubens Paiva in Walter Salles' I'm Still Here, an Academy Award winner. Capricorn.
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Biography
Selton Figueiredo Mello is a Brazilian actor and filmmaker who began performing on television as a child. Born 30 December 1972, he spent his early career building comedy credentials in film and television before establishing himself as a dramatic actor and director. His breakout roles—A Dog's Will (2000) and Lisbela and the Prisoner (2003)—made him a household name in Brazil for his comedic range. In 2008, Mello made his directorial debut with December, then followed with The Clown (2011), which was submitted as Brazil's official entry for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 85th Academy Awards, though it did not secure a nomination. For years he balanced acting and directing across Brazilian cinema and television. In 2024, Mello gained international recognition when he portrayed Rubens Paiva in Walter Salles' I'm Still Here, an Academy Award-winning film that marked his breakthrough to global audiences. As an actor and filmmaker, he has worked across multiple genres and mediums in Brazilian cinema. Born under the sign of Capricorn, Mello's life-path numerology reads 7, often associated with introspection and artistic depth. He holds Brazilian citizenship.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Mello began acting on Brazilian television as a child, building experience across shows before transitioning to film roles in the late 1990s. His early work established the comedic timing and on-screen presence that would later define his breakout performances.
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Trivia
- The Clown (2011), which Mello directed, was Brazil's official submission to the 85th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film, though it was not nominated.
- In 2024, Mello's portrayal of Rubens Paiva in I'm Still Here introduced him to international audiences; the film itself won the Academy Award.
- Mello has worked as both actor and filmmaker since childhood, spanning multiple genres across Brazilian cinema and television.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Selton Mello release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 7 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
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- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Lindsay CollinsDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Selton Mello?
- Selton Mello is 53 years old (born December 30, 1972).
- When is Selton Mello's birthday?
- Selton Mello was born on December 30, 1972.
- What is Selton Mello's zodiac sign?
- Selton Mello is a Capricorn, born December 30, 1972.
- What is Selton Mello's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Selton Mello was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Selton Mello from?
- Selton Mello is from BR.
- What does Selton Mello do?
- Selton Mello is a writer.
- Is Selton Mello still alive?
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