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 |
| Occupation(s) | 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
editMelhem 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.
He has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women in an ongoing investigation. By February 2022, eight more women came forward.[3]
Work
editTelevision
edit| 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
edit| 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
edit| Year | Name | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Nós no Tempo | - | - |
| 2006 | Nós na Fita | - | Protagonist |
| Enfim nós | - | - |
Awards and nominations
edit| 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 |
References
edit- ^ "Marcius Melhem lidera área de humor da Globo". Meio & Mensagem (in Brazilian Portuguese). September 26, 2018. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
- ^ PAULO VÍCTOR MAFRANS (December 26, 2018). "Com cargo de chefia no humor da Globo, Marcius Melhem diz: 'O politicamente correto é um avanço'". Extra (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved November 20, 2019.
- ^ He is being accused of sexual assault by multiple women in an ongoing investigation. By February of 2022, eight more women came forward.
- ^ "Humoristas falam sobre dublagem de "Meu Malvado Favorito"" [Comedians talk about dubbing in "Despicable Me"]. UOL Cinema (in Portuguese). August 5, 2010. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
- ^ "Leandro Hassum e Marcius Melhem dublam personagens de Meu malvado Favorito" [Leandro Hassum and Marcius Melhem dub characters from Despicable Me]. Correio Braziliense (in Portuguese). August 13, 2010. Retrieved February 26, 2015.