DANIEL L MELO - AEA

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  • Dramatic Shakespeare Monologue (Performance Video)  Quicktime

    Monologue from King Lear by William Shakespeare — Edmund, Gloucester’s illegitimate son, wrestling with betrayal, ambition, and his desire to seize control of his fate, revealing cunning, vulnerability, and fierce determination.

  • Gritty Urban Outlaw (Performance Video)  Quicktime

    Monologue from Motherf*er with the Hat by Stephen Adly Guirgis — Jackie, a jealous ex-con on parole who suspects his girlfriend of cheating and struggles to keep control of his temper.

  • Ambitious Lyrical Poet (Performance Video)  Quicktime

    Usnavi from the opening of Lin-Manuel Miranda's In the Heights—capturing rhythm, charm, and the drive of a barrio-born dreamer.

  • Caring Frustrated Son (Performance Video)  Quicktime

    Monologue from The House of Ramon Iglesias by Jose Rivera — A devoted son struggling to communicate his care and frustration as he navigates family tension, responsibility, and love, revealing both vulnerability and intensity.

  • Romantic Rock Ballad (Performance Video)  Quicktime

    An emotional and romantic rock musical theatre piece from Rent, showcasing vulnerability with an intimate, heartfelt delivery.

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Represented by:

ACP Talent Management (CA) 817-715-5915 Theatrical (Film / TV), Commercial, Theatre, Voiceover, Modeling, Print

Film

As Prescribed

Supporting

Dir. Conor Hader

Sign Here

Lead

Dir. Austin Campbell

Rachel's Revenge

Supporting

Dir. Charlie Crisafi

New Media/Internet

Without Wax

Feature

Sulde Productions

Give In

Lead

The Five Sands

There's A Murder at the End of this Film

Lead

The Five Sands

Theatre

In The Heights

Usnavi

Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS)

In The Heights

Usnavi

Bristol Riverside Theatre

El Vestido De Cristal

Diego

coLAB Arts

Fiddler on the Roof

Mordcha

NCC Summer Theatre

South Pacific

Luther Billis

NCC Summer Theatre

Waiting For Lefty

Sid/Ensemble

Quintessence Theatre Group

Twelfth Night, O Lo Que Quieras

Sebastian

Delaware Shakespeare Co.

Town

Unhoused/The Stranger/Settler

Theatre Horizon

La Gringa

Monchi

Teatro Del Sol

Educational Theatre & Workshops

La Guagua 47

Tony / Vecino

Philadelphia Theatre Company

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Demetrius / Starveling

PA Shakespeare Festival

For Carmen in San Sebastián

Teo

The Rev Theatre Co.

Silueta

Elias

Power Street Theatre

One Day Old

Gancho

Teatro Del Sol

Sonnets For An Old Century

René Rivera

Arts Bank Theatre

Macbeth

Macbeth

Lipkin Theatre

Rent

Collins

Lipkin Theatre

Education

B.F.A in Theater Arts - Acting

The University of the Arts

Acting:

Justin Lujan

Charles Stopplesworth

Rosey Hay

Allen Radway

Voice:

Nicole Tranquillo

D'Arcy Webb

Neil Hartley

Stage Combat & Movement

Charles Conwell

Nancy Kantra

Bill Buddendorf

Daniel L. Melo is a bilingual actor and vocalist born in Newark, New Jersey, and raised in the Bronx, with a deep connection to his Latino roots. Known for authentic, nuanced portrayals that celebrate culture, identity, and the human experience, Daniel has performed at prestigious regional theatres, including Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS). Fluent in both English and Spanish, he excels in roles that resonate with diverse audiences, bringing heart, purpose, and depth to every performance. www.dannymelo.com

Physical Characteristics / Measurements

Height: 5'9"

Weight: 180 lbs

Baseball, Basketball, Billiards/Pool Player, Combat - Stage, Cycling, Jump Rope, Running - General, Running - Long Distance, Weight Lifting, Yoga, Dance Salsa, Guitar, Licensed Driver, Singer, Vocal Range: Tenor, Vocal Style: Belt, American - New York Accent, American - Standard/General Accent, Puerto Rican Accent, Spanish Accent, Fluent Spanish