Quick Facts
Born:
1967-09-25
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
40 Total Roles
Melissa De Sousa
Acting
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Biography
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.
Known For
Miss Congeniality
Karen Krantz
Criminal Minds
Adele McCord
Shameless
Tina
Castle
Liz Penn
Ghost Whisperer
Christine Nelson
Elementary
Luz Horowitz
Black Lightning
Chief Ana Lopez
ER
Estella
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Operation: Aunties MOVIE | Carol |
| 2022 | The Best Man: The Final Chapters TV | Shelby |
| 2022 | Bel-Air TV | Steph |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show TV | Self |
| 2019 | On Becoming a God in Central Florida TV | Mirta Herrera |
| 2018 | Ladies of the Law TV | Tina |
| 2018 | Black Lightning TV | Chief Ana Lopez |
| 2015 | Supermodel MOVIE | Det. Lacey |
| 2014 | Cru MOVIE | Michelle Hughes |
| 2013 | The Best Man Holiday MOVIE | Shelby |