Mell Muzzillo
Actress
Mell Muzzillo is an Afro-Indian actress and dancer who has dedicated herself to the arts from a very young age. Born in Nilópolis, in the Baixada Fluminense, Mell traces her origins to the Tupinambá people of southern Bahia. She started ballet classes at the age of two and, over the years, has also practiced jazz and belly dancing. In 2018, she won first place at the Joinville Dance Festival, the largest dance festival in the world.
At the age of six, Mell began acting classes with actress Zaira Zambelli. She made her television debut in the children's series "Gaby Estrella" (2013-2015, Gloob), where she was part of the supporting cast. In 2023, she appeared in the movie "Eu Sou Maria".
Mell is currently part of the cast of Globo’s primetime telenovela “Três Graças”, playing Maggye, after gaining major recognition as Ritinha in the 2024 remake of “Renascer”, also on the network. Through the character, Mell brought representativeness and diversity to Brazilian television, marking an important moment in her career. The opportunity arose during a Globoplay event, where Mell was spotted by one of the show’s makeup artists, who invited her to audition.