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Birthday
01 November
Location
Lisbon, Portugal
Edit pageDaniela Melchior
Biography
Daniela Melchior is a Portuguese actress and model known internationally for her performances in both European and Hollywood films. She was born on November 1, 1996, in Lisbon, Portugal. From an early age, she showed a strong interest in performing arts and pursued acting as a profession, quickly becoming one of Portugal’s most promising young talents.
Career
Daniela Melchior began her acting career in Portugal, appearing in popular television series such as Mulheres, Ouro Verde, and A Herdeira. Her natural screen presence, emotional range, and charisma made her a standout figure in Portuguese television and film.
Her international breakthrough came when she was cast as Cleo Cazo / Ratcatcher 2 in James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad (2021), part of the DC Extended Universe. Her performance was widely praised for its warmth, depth, and emotional sincerity, turning a relatively unknown comic character into one of the film’s most beloved figures.
Following her Hollywood debut, Daniela continued to build her global career with notable roles in major productions, including:
Fast X (2023) – as Isabel, joining the blockbuster Fast & Furious franchise.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) – reuniting with James Gunn for a cameo role.
Road House (2024) – alongside Jake Gyllenhaal, further cementing her place in action cinema.
