Melissa De Sousa - Actor Profile

Melissa De Sousa

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
16Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 25, 1967
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Melissa De Sousa

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. 

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Melissa De Sousa reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Melissa De Sousa's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 31% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Melissa De Sousa remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Ron Clark Story, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Melissa De Sousa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Melissa De Sousa's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
The Ron Clark Story (2006) movie poster
★7.5

The Ron Clark Story — Passionate and innovative teacher Ron Clark leaves his small hometown to teach in one of Harlem's toughest schools. But

The Ron Clark Story

2006•TV Movie
★7.0
Ashes (2011) movie poster
★7.0

Ashes — A young Indian man struggles in the inner city of New York to support himself and his mentally ill brother... but their

Ashes

2011•Drama
★6.6
The Best Man (1999) movie poster
★6.6

The Best Man — After writing a soon-to-be bestselling novel, writer and committed bachelor Harper attempts to hide the fact that his sa

The Best Man

1999•Drama
★6.5
Miss Congeniality (2000) movie poster
★6.5

Miss Congeniality — When the local FBI office receives a letter from a terrorist known only as 'The Citizen', it's quickly determined that h

Miss Congeniality

2000•Comedy
★6.5
The Best Man Holiday (2013) movie poster
★6.5

The Best Man Holiday — When college friends reunite after 15 years over the Christmas holidays, they discover just how easy it is for long-forg

The Best Man Holiday

2013•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Melissa De Sousa.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Operation: Aunties Carol Flop Similar →
2015 Supermodel Det. Lacey Flop Similar →
2014 Cru Michelle Hughes Flop Similar →
2013 The Best Man Holiday Shelby Hit Similar →
2011 Ashes Camille Hit Similar →
2008 A Good Man Is Hard to Find Monica Flop Similar →
2007 Bats: Human Harvest O'Neal Flop Similar →
2007 Constellation Lucy Boxer Average Similar →
2006 The Ron Clark Story Marissa Vega Super Hit Similar →
2006 Saturday Night Life Darlene Maye Flop Similar →
2003 Laurel Canyon Claudia Average Similar →
2001 30 Years to Life - Average Similar →
2000 Miss Congeniality Karen Krantz Hit Similar →
2000 Lockdown Krista Average Similar →
1999 The Best Man Shelby Hit Similar →
1998 Ride Leta Average Similar →

Melissa De Sousa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Melissa De Sousa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Melissa De Sousa is "The Ron Clark Story" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Melissa De Sousa acted in?

Melissa De Sousa has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Melissa De Sousa?

Other notable films include "Ashes", "The Best Man", and "Miss Congeniality".