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Melissa De Sousa

Bio: Melissa De Sousa is an actress best known for her role as Shelby in the 1999 romantic comedy-drama film The Best Man, its 2013 sequel The Best Man Holiday, Gabriella Jimenez in BET's Reed Between the Lines, and Ana Lopez in Black Lightning.  
Born: Mon, Sep 25 1967
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Melissa De Sousa is 57 years old
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Poster of Supermodel
Supermodel
Melissa De Sousa was 47 in Supermodel as 'Det. Lacey'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 15 2015
Poster of Cru
Cru
Melissa De Sousa was 46 in Cru as 'Michelle Hughes'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 21 2014
Poster of The Best Man Holiday
The Best Man Holiday
Melissa De Sousa was 46 in The Best Man Holiday as 'Shelby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 2013
Poster of Ashes
Ashes
Melissa De Sousa was 43 in Ashes as 'Camille'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 05 2011
Poster of A Good Man Is Hard to Find
A Good Man Is Hard to Find
Melissa De Sousa was 40 in A Good Man Is Hard to Find as 'Monica'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 03 2008
Poster of Bats: Human Harvest
Bats: Human Harvest
Melissa De Sousa was 40 in Bats: Human Harvest as 'O'Neal'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 10 2007
Poster of Constellation
Constellation
Melissa De Sousa was 39 in Constellation as 'Lucy Boxer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 2007
Poster of The Ron Clark Story
The Ron Clark Story
Melissa De Sousa was 38 in The Ron Clark Story as 'Marissa Vega'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 13 2006
Poster of Saturday Night Life
Saturday Night Life
Melissa De Sousa was 38 in Saturday Night Life as 'Darlene Maye'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 22 2006
Poster of Laurel Canyon
Laurel Canyon
Melissa De Sousa was 35 in Laurel Canyon as 'Claudia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 2003
Poster of 30 Years to Life
30 Years to Life
Melissa De Sousa was 33 in 30 Years to Life
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 04 2001
Poster of Miss Congeniality
Miss Congeniality
Melissa De Sousa was 33 in Miss Congeniality as 'Karen Krantz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 2000
Poster of Lockdown
Lockdown
Melissa De Sousa was 32 in Lockdown as 'Krista'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 2000
Poster of The Best Man
The Best Man
Melissa De Sousa was 32 in The Best Man as 'Shelby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1999
Poster of Ride
Ride
Melissa De Sousa was 30 in Ride as 'Leta'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1998

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Best Man: The Final Chapters
The Best Man: The Final Chapters
Melissa De Sousa was 55+ in The Best Man: The Final Chapters as 'Shelby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 22 2022
Poster of Bel-Air
Bel-Air
Melissa De Sousa was 54+ in Bel-Air as 'Steph'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 13 2022
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Melissa De Sousa was 51+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of On Becoming a God in Central Florida
On Becoming a God in Central Florida
Melissa De Sousa was 51+ in On Becoming a God in Central Florida as 'Mirta Herrera'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 25 2019
Poster of Ladies of the Law
Ladies of the Law
Melissa De Sousa was 51+ in Ladies of the Law as 'Tina'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 01 2018
Poster of Black Lightning
Black Lightning
Melissa De Sousa was 50+ in Black Lightning as 'Chief Ana Lopez'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 16 2018
Poster of Elementary
Elementary
Melissa De Sousa was 45+ in Elementary as 'Luz Horowitz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 2012
Poster of Reed Between the Lines
Reed Between the Lines
Melissa De Sousa was 44+ in Reed Between the Lines as 'Gabriella Jimenez'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 11 2011
Poster of Single Ladies
Single Ladies
Melissa De Sousa was 43+ in Single Ladies as 'Austin Aguilera'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 30 2011
Poster of Shameless
Shameless
Melissa De Sousa was 43+ in Shameless as 'Tina'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2011
Poster of Castle
Castle
Melissa De Sousa was 41+ in Castle as 'Liz Penn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 2009
Poster of Ghost Whisperer
Ghost Whisperer
Melissa De Sousa was 37+ in Ghost Whisperer as 'Christine Nelson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
Melissa De Sousa was 37+ in Criminal Minds as 'Adele McCord'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of Second Time Around
Second Time Around
Melissa De Sousa was 36+ in Second Time Around as 'Coco Herrera'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 2004
Poster of One on One
One on One
Melissa De Sousa was 33+ in One on One as 'Natalie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2001
Poster of The $treet
The $treet
Melissa De Sousa was 33+ in The $treet as 'Donna Pasqua'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 01 2000
Poster of Grown Ups
Grown Ups
Melissa De Sousa was 31+ in Grown Ups
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 01 1999
Poster of Damon
Damon
Melissa De Sousa was 30+ in Damon as 'Stacy Phillips'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 22 1998
Poster of Moesha
Moesha
Melissa De Sousa was 28+ in Moesha
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 23 1996
Poster of The Wayans Bros.
The Wayans Bros.
Melissa De Sousa was 27+ in The Wayans Bros. as 'Charmaine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 11 1995
Poster of ER
ER
Melissa De Sousa was 26+ in ER as 'Estella'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Valley of the Dolls
Valley of the Dolls
Melissa De Sousa was 26+ in Valley of the Dolls as 'Neely O'Hara'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 1994
Poster of Living Single
Living Single
Melissa De Sousa was 25+ in Living Single
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 29 1993