Mel Fronckowiak
Biography
Melanie Nunes "Mel" Fronckowiak (born 16 January 1988) is a Brazilian actress, writer, and TV host. Daughter of the psychologist Berenice Nunes and André Fronckowiak, Mel Fronckowiak was born in Araranguá, in the state of Santa Catarina, but she grew up in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, the hometown of her family. The actress was quite active in school and from early childhood had always dreamed of having an artistic career. She participated in the Grêmio estudantil and was several times representative of her class. In high school she won a scholarship to a university in Santa Cruz do Sul, where her paternal uncle lived. At 15 years of age, she left home for the first time. She studied journalism in college, with evident support of her family. Her surname, Fronckowiak, is of Polish origin. Fronckowiak has been in a relationship with Brazilian actor Rodrigo Santoro since 2013. On May 22, 2017, they welcomed their first child, a daughter named Nina.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Drama Series - 2011, 16 episodes • as Carla Ferrer
Elite Way is one of the most renowned educational institutions in the country, where students have access to high quality education and play sports. Despite the rigid schedule, the richest families in Rio de Janeiro want that their children study in the Elite Way. This is the case of Alice, Diego, Roberta, Carla and Tomás, some rebel teenagers and full of fancies that will discover in music a common goal.
Drama Series - 2016, 16 episodes • as Julia
In a future where the elite inhabit an island paradise far from the crowded slums, you get one chance to join the 3% saved from squalor.
Drama Series - 2015, 16 episodes • as Self - Host
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.