Who is Daniela Melchior? Anaconda star started her career with Portuguese telenovelas and even romanced…

Entertainment Who is Daniela Melchior?

Daniela Melchior, whose full name is Daniela Melchior dos Reis Lopes Pereira, is a Portuguese actress born on November 1, 1996, in Almada, Portugal. Since childhood, Daniela was aware that she aspired to be a movie star. She possessed a strong enthusiasm for action and even completed a vocational program in performing arts during high school. Throughout her academic years, Daniela took part in local and school theater productions, honing her performance abilities. At 16, she signed with a modeling agency to break into the acting world, featuring in minor ads.

Entertainment Daniela Melchior’s entry in acting

Daniela Melchior secured her debut acting role in 2014 with the series Mulheres, where she featured in 316 episodes, and also appeared in 68 episodes of the teen drama Massa Fresca in 2016. In 2017, she achieved her first major role in the TV series, Ouro Verde, where she was featured in 221 episodes. In 2018, Daniela was involved in her debut feature film, The Black Book. That same year, she performed in Parque Mayer, resulting in a nomination for the Sophia Awards as best actress.

Entertainment When did Daniela Melchior enter Hollywood?

Daniela Melchior entered Hollywood with her acting debut in James Gunn’s 2021 blockbuster, The Suicide Squad, featuring Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, Will Smith, and Jay Hernandez. The actress portrayed the character of Celo Cazo/Ratcatcher 2 in the movie. In 2019, James selected Daniela after she showcased a darker, more unconventional persona for her second audition, contrasting with her initial, classic glamorous style in the first round. Since that time, Daniela has featured in various movies, such as Marlow, Assassin Club, and the Fast & Furious installment called Fast X.

Entertainment James Gunn created the character Ura specifically for Daniela Melchior

Daniela Melchior collaborated with James Gunn again in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The creators revealed that the actress will reprise her role as Ura in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Reports indicated that James intentionally created the character for Daniela.

Entertainment Daniela Melchior’s battle with ADHD, anxiety, and IBS

Fandom.com reports that Daniela Melchior experienced IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) prior to filming The Suicide Squad. The actress experienced her first role in Hollywood, and the thought of collaborating with stars such as Margot Robbie and Idris Elba caused her significant anxiety, later leading to IBS. In October 2024, coinciding with ADHD Awareness Month, Daniela shared her personal battles with anxiety and ADHD. She mentioned that the frequent traveling had sparked her anxiety. A section of her post stated: It’s ADHD Awareness Month, and I want to remain transparent and vulnerable with you all, because I believe that only beautiful things can come from vulnerability.

Entertainment Rumors about Daniela Melchior’s relationship with Ruben Dias

Although Daniela Melchior has developed an impressive film career throughout the years, consistently in the spotlight, her private life has remained hidden from her fans. The actress has kept her romantic life private. Nonetheless, in January 2024, whispers began to spread implying that the actress could have a significant person in her life. Reports indicate that Ruben Dias, the Portuguese defender for Manchester City, showed a strong interest in the actress. Reports indicated that he was sending Daniela romantic messages and liking her photos on Instagram.

Entertainment End of the rumours with Ruben Dias

The announcement followed Ruben’s split with his Love Island partner, Arabella, after a break for New Year’s. The pair connected via shared acquaintances in September 2023. As reported by The Sun, Arabella was unaware that Ruben Dias had begun dating someone new and was thoroughly caught off guard by the situation. Conversely, a source disclosed that Daniela felt honored by Ruben’s gesture. Nonetheless, even though they generated a lot of attention back then, the two were never seen together, ultimately putting an end to the speculation about their romance.

Entertainment Is Daniela Melchoir currently single, or are the rumors regarding her romance with Kylian Mbappe accurate?

Daniela Melchoir was once more at the center of dating rumors after being connected to the French soccer player Kylian Mbappé. The pair began to follow each other on Instagram at the start of this year. Nevertheless, in August 2025, news of their blossoming romance emerged again as they started liking each other’s posts frequently. This caused Mbappe supporters to criticize the actress for ‘seeking attention’. Although she didn’t respond to the rumor, many claimed that she and Kylian were seen in Portugal in early 2025. Nonetheless, the couple again never confirmed their status or responded to the rumors.