Mell Muzzillo
Mell Muzzillo | |
|---|---|
 Muzzillo in 2026 | |
| Born | Mellissa Muzzillo Arruda June 4, 2005 |
| Citizenship | Brazilian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Notable work | Ritinha, in Renascer (2024) Maggye, in Três Graças |
Mellissa Monteiro Muzzillo Arruda (born June 4, 2005), known as Mell Muzzillo, is a Brazilian actress and dancer of Indigenous descent from the Tupinambá people of southern Bahia.[1][2] She made her debut on TV Globo in the soap opera Renascer in the role of Ritinha, with her first appearance in the soap opera on February 17, 2024.[3][4] As a child, she acted in the telenovela Gaby Estrella, produced by Gloob, the Globo Group’s children’s channel.[5][6]
Before her television debut, she became known on TikTok for doing voice-overs of actress Ísis Valverde and has over 1 million followers on the platform.[7][8][9]
Biography
[edit]Early years and education
[edit]The daughter of Valdemir Arruda and Carla Muzzillo, who are originally from Alcobaça in southern Bahia, Mell was born and raised in Nilópolis, in the Baixada Fluminense region of the state of Rio de Janeiro.[10][11]
When she was just six years old, she began taking theater classes with the actress Zaira Zambelli.[3][12] She also trained in dance, which she began at the age of two, eventually receiving a scholarship to study ballet at the Maria Olenewa Dance School, part of the Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro, in addition to taking jazz and belly dance classes.[6][13]
Career
[edit]She got her first break as an actress on the TV series Gaby Estrella, which aired on Gloob, the Globo Group’s children’s cable channel.[5][6] In 2018, she was awarded first place as a dancer and choreographer at the Joinville Dance Festival.[12]
Active on TikTok, where she has over a million followers, Mell gained national recognition after catching the eye of casting director Marcella Bergamo and being cast in the remake of the soap opera Renascer, where she played Ritinha, a character originally portrayed by Isabel Fillardis;[14][15] Originally a maid in the household of José Inocêncio (played by Marcos Palmeira in this version, and by Antônio Fagundes in the original version), Ritinha was reimagined as Inácia’s daughter, and the chemistry between Mell and Edvana Carvalho, who played Inácia, earned praise from both audiences and critics.[16][17] In addition to Renascer, she appeared in the music video for “Quando a Gente Ama,” a song by Xamã, a fellow cast member on the soap opera.[18][19]
In 2025, she appeared in the special Falas da Terra, about Brazil’s indigenous peoples,[20] and began filming her role in the movie Sedução, the directorial debut of Marcos Palmeira, her co-star in Renascer.[21][22] That same year, she was announced as part of the cast of Três Graças, by Aguinaldo Silva, joining the same core cast as Miguel Falabella and Samuel de Assis, who play the adoptive parents of Maggye, her character.[23][24] In 2026, she participated in the Batalha do Lip Sync, featured on the show Domingão com Huck hosted by Luciano Huck, where she faced off against Gabriela Loran.[25] Mell lip-synced the song “Beedi” by Sukhwinder Singh and Sunidhi Chauhan, in tribute to the soap opera Caminho das Índias created by Glória Perez, and three songs by Brazilian singer Marina Sena: “Por Supuesto”, “Carnaval”, and “Desmitificar.”[26] That same year, she joined the cast of Loquinha, a spin-off of the soap opera Três Graças in the form of a web series distributed by Globoplay, where she continued to play Maggye Damatta.[27][28]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Gaby Estrella | Supporting role | [5] | |
| 2024 | Renascer | Rita de Cássia de Jesus Galvão ("Ritinha") | [29] | |
| 2025 | Falas da Terra (from Falas) | Sandra | Indigenous Peoples special | [20] |
| Três Graças | Maggye Damatta | [30] | ||
| 2026 | Batalha do Lip Sync | Contestant | [26] |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sedução | Sheila | Post-production | [31] |
Music videos
[edit]| Year | Title | Artist | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | "Quando a Gente Ama" | Xamã | [32] |
Internet
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Loquinha | Maggye Damatta | Spin-off from Três Graças | [33] |
Personal life
[edit]A member of the Tupinambá indigenous group,[34] from which she descends on her mother’s side, the actress has a younger brother, Kenay Muzzilo, who is also an actor and has appeared in productions such as the telenovela Velho Chico and the series Sob Pressão.[5]
In November 2024, she began a relationship with fellow actor Marcello Melo Jr., whom she met on the set of Renascer.[35][36][37]
References
[edit]- ^ Roriz, Giulia (February 17, 2024). ""Me reconheço como preta", diz Mell Muzzillo após crítica de atriz". Metrópoles (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on January 25, 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ "Para ficar de olho: Cinco novos talentos que ganharão fama nas novelas em 2024". Notícias da TV (in Brazilian Portuguese). January 2, 2024. Archived from the original on January 25, 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ a b Bavo, Zean (January 1, 2024). "Aprovada para 'Renascer', Mell Muzzillo conta que chorou e fala sobre fazer par com Xamã: 'Conexão'". Extra (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on March 7, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ "Mell Muzzillo interpreta Ritinha em Renascer | personagem". gshow (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on January 4, 2026. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ a b c d Bourroul, Beatriz (September 6, 2024). "Mell Muzzillo, a Ritinha de 'Renascer': 'Sempre fui vista como a diferente, a exótica'". Quem (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on March 8, 2026. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ a b c Ramos, Thaíse; Chaves, Fernanda (April 2, 2024). "Mell Muzzillo quase desistiu da carreira para trabalhar em um mercadinho: 'Desesperada'". Caras (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on October 7, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ Santiago, Anna (February 27, 2024). "'Renascer': internautas apontam semelhança de Mell Muzzillo com Isis Valverde e ex-'BBB' Vyni". O Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on April 21, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ Duarte, Gabi; Dezotti, Matheus (February 29, 2024). "Mell Muzzillo, a Ritinha de Renascer, é comparada com Isis Valverde nas redes sociais; conheça". gshow (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on April 8, 2026. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ "Mell Muzzillo | mell_muzzillo". Tik Tok. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ Rocha, Thomaz (March 14, 2026). "Mell Muzzillo, a Maggye de 'Três Graças', festeja mudança de casa e leva a família: 'Morando em Nilópolis, perdia tempo nas conduções'". Extra (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on March 14, 2026. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ "Nilópolis Festeja Sucesso de Mell Muzzillo: A Ritinha de Renascer". Última Hora Online (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on January 20, 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ a b "Mell Muzzillo". Fernanda Ribas Management. July 8, 2024. Archived from the original on September 10, 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ Angelica, Esmeralda (May 23, 2024). "Mell Muzillo reflete sobre sucesso de 'Ritinha' em Renascer: 'Estava quase desistindo'". Glamour (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on July 5, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ Jucá, Priscilla (March 2, 2024). "Mell Muzzillo, de 'Renascer', esclarece polêmica com Isabel Fillardis por tom de pele: 'A representatividade agora é sobre outros rostos'". Marie Claire (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on March 6, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ Lima, Ana (February 17, 2024). "'Me reconheço como mulher preta', diz Mell Muzzillo sobre bronca de atriz com sua escalação". F5 (in Brazilian Portuguese). Folha de S. Paulo. Archived from the original on February 17, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ Rodrigues, Guilherme (August 29, 2024). "Em Renascer, Inácia se revolta com José Inocêncio: "Desgosto em minha vida!"". Contigo! (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on September 10, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ "Mell Muzzillo e Edvana Carvalho, de Renascer, choram em homenagem da família no É de Casa; assista!". gshow (in Brazilian Portuguese). March 23, 2024. Archived from the original on December 19, 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ Lima, Fernanda (February 19, 2024). "Xamã grava novo clipe no Vidigal com participação de Juan Paiva e Mell Muzzillo de Renascer". Voz das Comunidades (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on April 24, 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ "Fotos: Xamã grava clipe com colegas de 'Renascer' no Vidigal, no Rio - Billboard Brasil". Billboard Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). February 19, 2024. Archived from the original on December 13, 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ a b Santiago, Anna (April 11, 2025). "Mell Muzzillo interpretará apresentadora de comercial no especial 'Falas da Terra'". O Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on July 25, 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ "Mel Muzillo vai contracenar com Marcos Palmeira no filme 'Sedução' | Celebridades". O Dia (in Brazilian Portuguese). June 23, 2025. Archived from the original on June 24, 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ Santiago, Anna (May 24, 2025). "Mell Muzzillo e Begê Muniz viverão casal em filme estrelado por Marcos Palmeira". O Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on August 29, 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ "Mell Muzzillo entra em 'Três Graças': veja todos os detalhes da personagem". Universo Online (in Brazilian Portuguese). October 27, 2025. Archived from the original on October 29, 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ Comoti, Priscilla (September 23, 2025). "Três Graças: A primeira foto da família do personagem de Miguel Falabella". Caras (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on September 25, 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ "Gabriela Loran e Mell Muzzillo duelam na Batalha do Lip Sync". Rede Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). March 13, 2026. Archived from the original on April 8, 2026. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ a b "Gabriela Loran e Mell Muzzillo dublam Lisa do Blackpink e Marina Sena no Batalha do Lip Sync". Domingão com Huck (in Brazilian Portuguese). March 15, 2026. Archived from the original on March 16, 2026. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ Gardesani, Juliana (April 8, 2026). "Globo planeja nova aposta com Ana Castela em novela para celular, diz site". Contigo! (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on April 9, 2026. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ Ferreira, Arthur (April 7, 2026). "'Loquinha': Alanis Guillen manda recado especial à CAPRICHO". Capricho (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on April 9, 2026. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ Silveira, Évila (June 30, 2024). "Renascer: Ritinha termina casamento com Damião após caso com Bento". O Povo (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on July 4, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ "Mell Muzillo interpreta Maggye como Três Graças | personagem". gshow (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on March 23, 2026. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ Santiago, Anna (May 19, 2025). "Marcos Palmeira e Mell Muzzillo voltam a trabalhar juntos após 'Renascer'". O Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on December 13, 2025. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
- ^ "Xamã grava clipe no Vidigal com participação de Mel Muzzilo e Juan Paiva | Celebridades". O Dia (in Brazilian Portuguese). February 19, 2024. Archived from the original on June 19, 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ Paz, Luiz; Almeida, Raphael (April 6, 2026). "Novela vertical com Alanis Guillen e Gabriela Medvedovsky estreia". gshow (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on April 7, 2026. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ Wandermurem, Isadora (May 17, 2024). ""A gente é sempre trocada por uma mulher branca", diz atriz afro-indígena de 'Renascer'". Terra (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on April 22, 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ Valbão, Mariana (November 19, 2024). "Mell Muzzillo se declara para Marcello Melo Jr. no aniversário do ator". CNN Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on February 7, 2026. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ "Mell Muzzillo e Marcello Melo Jr. posam em clima de romance | Celebridades". O Dia (in Brazilian Portuguese). January 3, 2026. Archived from the original on February 8, 2026. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ^ "Mell Muzzillo compartilha álbum de fotos e ganha declaração de Marcello Melo Jr: 'Amor meu'". gshow (in Brazilian Portuguese). March 31, 2026. Archived from the original on April 8, 2026. Retrieved April 8, 2026.