Mozambican actress Melanie de Vales Rafael, is known for playing Nuta in the Children's Republic, La republic deux enfants (in French) or Republica di Mininus (in Creole).

She started her carrer in 2010 and has already worked with Flora Gomes and Danny Glover.

She's also a singer and a fashion designer.

Rafael, currently lives at Maputo, Mozambique.