Melissa De Sousa - Actor Profile

Melissa De Sousa

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
16Total Films
10.0 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. 

Melissa De Sousa Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Melissa De Sousa reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Melissa De Sousa's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Melissa De Sousa's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Operation: Aunties, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Melissa De Sousa Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

Every movie Melissa De Sousa has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Operation: Aunties Carol Super Hit 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 "Operation: Aunties" with a rating of 10.0/10.

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 "The Ron Clark Story", "Ashes", and "The Best Man".

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