Marcius Melhem
Brazilian actor, comedian and writer (born 1972)
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Marcius Melhem (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈmaʁsjuz ˈmɛʎẽ]; born February 8, 1972) is a Brazilian actor, playwright, humorist, contributing editor, comedian and voice actor.
Marcius Melhem | |
|---|---|
| Born | Marcius Vinícius de Assis Melhem February 8, 1972 |
| Occupations | Actor, comedian, contributing editor, humorist, playwright |
| Years active | 1993 – present |
| Notable work | Os Caras de Pau |
He is mostly known for his work at Rede Globo, the largest television network in Brazil. He also has worked as a writer of television programs and author of plays. In 2018, he became the head of the comedy department of Rede Globo, and was the one who wrote the most for that area.[1][2]
Biography
Education and Career
Melhem has a degree in journalism from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. He was a director of journalism at Agência Leia de Notícias, which produced content in real time for the domestic financial market.
One of his works on television was the comedy show Os Caras de Pau, which aired from 2010 to 2013.
In late 2019, Melhem retired from his career for "personal reasons". One of his daughters needed severe health care.
On August 14, 2020, his seventeen-year old contract with Rede Globo ended by mutual agreement. Globo thanked Melhem for the seventeen-year success.
Controversy
He has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women in an ongoing investigation. By February 2022, eight more women came forward.[3]
Work
Television
| Year | Name | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Tá no Ar: a TV na TV | Various | Actor / Writer / Producer |
| 2013 | A Grande Família | Zinho | Actor Season 13 Episode 22 |
| Tapas & Beijos | Regino | Actor Guest appearance | |
| 2012 | As Brasileiras | - | Writer Season 1 Episode 3 |
| 2010 | Os Caras de Pau | Pedrão | Actor / Writer / Producer |
| S.O.S. Emergência | - | Writer Season 1 Episodes 1-13 Season 2 Episode 2 | |
| A Princesa e o Vagabundo | - | Writer | |
| 2009 | Caminho das Índias | Radesh | Actor Several episodes |
| 2008 | Estação Globo | Glauber | Actor |
| Casos e Acasos | - | Writer Season 1 Episodes 0, 1, 3, 6-9, 12-14 and 19 | |
| 2007 | |||
| 2004 | Da Cor do Pecado | Verinha's northeastern suitor | Actor Guest appearance |
| 2003 | Sob Nova Direção | - | Actor Season 1 Episode 0 |
| Mulheres Apaixonadas | Otávio | Actor Guest appearance | |
| 1999 | Zorra Total | Pedrão / Glauber | Actor |
Films
| Year | Name | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Os Caras de Pau em: O Misterioso Roubo do Anel | Pedrão | Actor / Writer |
| 2013 | Até que a Sorte nos Separe 2 | - | Actor |
| Free Birds | - | Voice in Brazilian Portuguese version | |
| Osmar, a Primeira Fatia do Pão de Forma | Osmar | Voice | |
| 2010 | Despicable Me | Vector | Voice in Brazilian Portuguese version[4][5] |
| 2006 | Xuxa Gêmeas | Manezinho | Actor |
Theater
| Year | Name | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Nós no Tempo | - | - |
| 2006 | Nós na Fita | - | Protagonist |
| Enfim nós | - | - |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | ABRA de Roteiro | Won |
| 2017 | - | Emmy Internacional | Nominated |
| 2016 | - | Emmy Internacional | Nominated |
| 2012 | - | Melhores do Ano | Nominated |
| 2010 | - | Meus Prêmios Nick | Won |
| - | Arte e Qualidade Brasil | Nominated | |
| 2009 | - | Melhores do Ano | Nominated |
| 2008 | - | Contigo de Televisão | Nominated |
| 2006 | - | Zilka Salaberry | Won |
| 1992 | - | Mérito de Ator Revelação | Won |