Daniela Melchior facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Daniela Melchior
Melchior at the Web Summit, Lisbon in 2021
Born	Daniela Melchior dos Reis Lopes Pereira (1996-11-01) 1 November 1996 (age 28) Almada, Setúbal, Portugal
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2014–present
Notable work	The Suicide Squad and Fast X
Height	170 cm (5 ft 7 in)

Daniela Melchior (born November 1, 1996) is a talented actress from Portugal. She was born in Almada, a city in Setúbal, Portugal. Daniela started her acting journey in 2014.

She first appeared in Portuguese TV shows called telenovelas, like Mulheres. Later, she acted in the teen drama Massa Fresca. Daniela also made her first movie appearance in 2018 in The Black Book. She even lent her voice to Gwen Stacy in the Portuguese version of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Daniela became famous around the world for her role as Cleo Cazo, also known as Ratcatcher 2, in the 2021 superhero movie The Suicide Squad. Since then, she has acted in several other big English-language films. These include Marlowe (2022), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023), and Fast X (2023).

Early Life and Beginnings

Daniela Melchior dos Reis Lopes Pereira was born on November 1, 1996. She grew up in Almada, Portugal. When she was a teenager, Daniela studied theater. This helped her prepare for her acting career.

Career Highlights

Starting in Portuguese TV and Movies

Daniela Melchior began her career in 2014. She quickly became a familiar face in Portuguese television and films. She appeared in popular TV shows like Ouro Verde and A Herdeira.

In 2018, Daniela acted in the movie Parque Mayer. Her performance in this film was highly praised. She was even nominated for a Sophia Award for Best Actress. Daniela also did voice acting, giving her voice to Gwen Stacy / Spider-Woman in the Portuguese version of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Breaking into Hollywood

In 2019, Daniela got a huge opportunity. Director James Gunn chose her to play Cleo Cazo, also known as Ratcatcher 2, in his movie The Suicide Squad. This was a big step for her. It was the first time a Portuguese actress played a character in a DC Extended Universe film.

James Gunn said Daniela was "the heart of the film." Her character had a lot of screen time in the movie. This role helped her become known to audiences worldwide.

After The Suicide Squad, Daniela continued to work in Hollywood. In 2022, she appeared in the film Marlowe. She then joined the cast of Fast X, the tenth movie in the Fast & Furious series. In this film, she acted alongside stars like Vin Diesel and John Cena.

In 2022, Daniela also announced she would work with James Gunn again. She appeared in his MCU film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. This made her the first Portuguese actress to be in an MCU movie. She also joined the cast of Road House, a remake of a 1989 film. In 2023, Daniela attended Paris Fashion Week as a special guest for the fashion brand Balmain. In 2024, she joined the movie Balls Up.

Film and Television Roles

Films

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Television Shows

Awards and Nominations

Daniela Melchior has been recognized for her acting with several awards and nominations:

See also

In Spanish: Daniela Melchior para niños