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Born June 8, 1950, in Maringá, Paraná State, Brazil to a seamstress mother and a Realtor father. Made a notable appearance in the film adaptation of Jorge Amado's Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976). Played the central role of Dona Flor. Earned American recognition and a Golden Globe nomination for performance in Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985).... 

Net Worth$16 Million
Date Of BirthJune 8, 1950
Place Of BirthMaringá, Paraná, Brazil
Height5' 2" (1.57 m)
ProfessionActress, Producer, Soundtrack
Star SignGemini
#Trademark
1Voluptuous figure.
2Her portrayals of seductive women back in the 70s and 80s.
#Quote
1I was never the good girl or the bad girl. I was always the ugly girl.
#Fact
1First Brazilian actor to receive an Emmy nomination.
2First Brazilian actress to receive a BAFTA nomination.
3Was the first Brazilian to present a category at the Oscars. She was announced by Goldie Hawn as one of the most glamorous actresses in the world, before appearing with Michael Douglas, who announced the nominees for Best Short Film. She sent a message in Portuguese for the Brazilians who were watching the ceremony. [1987].
4First Brazilian actress to be nominated for a Golden Globe award (for her performance in Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)). As of 1995, she has 3 Golden Globe nominations. The other Golden Globe-nominee Brazilian actors are Fernanda Montenegro for Central Station (1998) and Wagner Moura for Narcos (2015).
5Wrapped up a stint as "Sophia Vargas" on Alias (2001). [June 2005]
6Aunt of director Daniela Braga and actress Alice Braga.
7Her father died when she was 8. Her mother is Maria José ("Zezé").
8Sister of actress Ana Maria Braga, plastic artist Hélio Braga, actor Júlio Braga and Maria Braga.
9She's the fifth of seven children.
10Member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1986
11Debut on stage in "Hair" in the end of the 1960s. First success on TV was in Vila Sésamo (1972), the Brazilian version of Sesame Street (1969). Had first international success on big screen in Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976) (Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands).
12She had to lose more than 10 kilo-grammes to star in the movie Tieta do Agreste (1996). In 1995, she had a public argument with Betty Faria over the title role.
13Was involved for some years with Robert Redford.

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Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Milagro Beanfield War1988Ruby Archuleta
The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains1987TV MovieEmily Del Pino Pacheco
The Cosby Show1986TV SeriesAnna Maria Westlake
Kiss of the Spider Woman1985Leni Lamaison / Marta / Spider Woman
Gabriela1983Gabriela
Eu Te Amo1981Maria
Chega Mais1980TV SeriesGelly
Dancin' Days1978TV SeriesJúlia Matos
A Dama do Lotação1978Solange
Espelho Mágico1977TV SeriesCinthia Levy / Camila
Saramandaia1976TV SeriesMarcina
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands1976Dona Flor (Florípides) Guimarães
O Casal1975Maria Lúcia
Gabriela1975TV SeriesGabriela
Fogo Sobre Terra1974TV SeriesBrisa
Mestiça, a Escrava Indomável1973Mestiça
Vila Sésamo1972TV SeriesAna Maria
Somos Todos do Jardim de Infância1972TV Movie
Selva de Pedra1972TV SeriesFlávia
O Capitão Bandeira Contra o Dr. Moura Brasil1971Boy
Cleo e Daniel1970Sandra
Irmãos Coragem1970TV SeriesLídia Siqueira
A Moreninha1970Carolina, a Moreninha
A Menina do Veleiro Azul1969TV Series 1969
O Bandido da Luz Vermelha1968Victim
Fatima2017pre-productionSister Lucia
Wonder2017/IcompletedIsabel's Mother
Going Places2017post-production
Las Reinas2017TV SeriesGabriella De La Reina
Luke Cage2016TV SeriesSoledad
Aquarius2016Clara
The Curse of the Fuentes Women2015TV MovieOrquidia Fuentes
Royal Pains2014TV SeriesLorena Correia
Emoticon ;)2014Sonia
Warehouse 132014TV SeriesAlicia
The Wine of Summer2013Eliza
Meddling Mom2013TV MovieCarmen Vega
The Ordained2013TV MovieMagalys
Mundo Invisível2012segment "Kreoko"
Feijoada Completa2012ShortCeleste
Tapas & Beijos2011TV SeriesHelô Siqueira
Brothers & Sisters2010-2011TV SeriesGabriela Laurent
As Cariocas2010TV SeriesJúlia
An Invisible Sign2010Mom
Lope2010Paquita
Donas de Casa Desesperadas2007TV SeriesAlice Monteiro
Páginas da Vida2006-2007TV SeriesTônia Werneck
The Hottest State2006Mrs. Garcia
Bordertown2006Teresa Casillas
Sea of Dreams2006Nurka
Che Guevara2005Celia
Ghost Whisperer2005TV SeriesEstella de la Costa
Alias2005TV SeriesElena Derevko
CSI: Miami2005TV SeriesDona Marta Cruz
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School2005Tina
Scene Stealers2004Celia Crouch
Amália Traïda2004ShortAmália Rodrigues
Testosterone2003Pablo's Mother
Law & Order2003TV SeriesHelen
George Lopez2002TV SeriesEmilina Palmero
American Family2002TV SeriesBerta Gonzalez
Empire2002Iris
Sex and the City2001TV SeriesMaria Diega Reyes
Angel Eyes2001Josephine Pogue
The Judge2001TV MovieLily Acosta
Memórias Póstumas2001Marcela
Perfume2001Irene Mancini
Family Law2000TV SeriesBeatrice Valdez
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter1999VideoQuixtla
Streets of Laredo1999TV Mini-SeriesMaria Garza
Força de Um Desejo1999TV SeriesHelena Silveira Sobral
A Will of Their Own1998TV Mini-SeriesJessie Lopez de la Cruz
Money Play$1998TV MovieIrene
Four Corners1998TV SeriesCarmen Alvarez
Tieta do Agreste1996Tieta (as Sônia Braga)
Moses1995TV MovieSephora (uncredited)
Two Deaths1995Ana Puscasu
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child1995TV SeriesEsmerelda
The Burning Season: The Chico Mendes Story1994TV MovieRegina de Carvalho
Roosters1993Juana Morales
Tales from the Crypt1992TV SeriesSophie Wagner
The Last Prostitute1991TV MovieLoah
The Rookie1990Liesl
Moon Over Parador1988Madonna Mendez

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Tieta do Agreste1996co-producer
A Dama do Lotação1978producer

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Kiss of the Spider Woman1985performer: "JE ME MOQUE DE L'AMOUR"
Saramandaia1976TV Series performer: "Sou o Estopim"

Miscellaneous

TitleYearStatusCharacter
For All: Springboard to Victory1997production supporter: New York

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
E Aí... Comeu?2012special thanks - as Sônia Braga
A Novela das 82011thanks - as Sônia Braga

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
LatiNation2016TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Cinema 32016TV SeriesHerself
I Premio Platino del Cine Iberoamericano2014TV SpecialHerself - Winner: Ibero-American Cinema Honorary Award
Altas Horas2003-2010TV SeriesHerself
Programa do Jô2010TV SeriesHerself
Episódio Especial2009TV SeriesHerself
Tangled Web: Making Kiss of the Spider Woman2008Video documentaryHerself
Los 50 más bellos de People en Español2005TV ShortHerself
MTV Video Music Brasil 20032003TV MovieHerself
What's Going On?2003TV Series documentary
1998 ALMA Awards1998TV SpecialHerself
The 1994 Annual Diversity Awards1994TV SpecialHerself
Late Night with Conan O'Brien1993TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Clint, 'The Rookie' & Me1990TV MovieHerself
The 46th Annual Golden Globe Awards1989TV SpecialHerself
Hour Magazine1988TV SeriesHerself
The 59th Annual Academy Awards1987TV SpecialHerself - Presenter: Best Short Film, Live Action
The 43rd Annual Golden Globe Awards1986TV SpecialHerself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
1985 MTV Video Music Awards1985TV SpecialHerself
Gran premio internazionale della TV1985TV SeriesHerself
The 42nd Annual Golden Globe Awards1985TV SpecialHerself - Presenter
Patriamada1984Herself

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Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2016Best ActressBiarritz International Festival of Latin American CinemaAquarius (2016)
2016ICS Cannes AwardInternational Cinephile Society AwardsBest ActressAquarius (2016)
2016Best ActressLima Latin American Film FestivalBest ActressAquarius (2016)
2016Best ActressMar del Plata Film FestivalAquarius (2016)
2016Premio FénixPremios Fénix (Fenix Film Awards)Best ActressAquarius (2016)
2016SDFCS AwardSan Diego Film Critics Society AwardsBest ActressAquarius (2016)
2014Honorary AwardThe Platino Awards for Iberoamerican Cinema
2013Cast Collaboration AwardGen Art Film FestivalFeature FilmEmoticon ;) (2014)
2001Golden KikitoGramado Film FestivalBest Supporting Actress (Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante)Memórias Póstumas (2001)
1996Lone Star Film & Television AwardLone Star Film & Television AwardsBest TV Supporting ActressStreets of Laredo (1995)
1981Golden KikitoGramado Film FestivalBest Actress (Melhor Atriz)Eu Te Amo (1981)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2016ICP AwardIndiewire Critics' PollBest Lead ActressAquarius (2016)
2016VVFP AwardVillage Voice Film PollBest ActressAquarius (2016)
2013Imagen AwardImagen Foundation AwardsBest Actress/TelevisionMeddling Mom (2013)
2011Jury AwardPrêmio Contigo Cinema, BrazilBest Supporting Actress (Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante)Lope (2010)
2011Prêmio QualidadePrêmio Qualidade, BrazilTelevision: Best Actress in a Series or Special Project (Televisão: Melhor Atriz de Série ou Projeto Especial)As Cariocas (2010)
2004Imagen AwardImagen Foundation AwardsBest Supporting Actress in a Television DramaAmerican Family (2002)
1996NCLR Bravo AwardNCLR Bravo AwardsOutstanding Individual Performance in Made for Television Movie or Mini-SeriesStreets of Laredo (1995)
1995Golden GlobeGolden Globes, USABest Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for TelevisionThe Burning Season (1994)
1995Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a SpecialThe Burning Season (1994)
1989Golden GlobeGolden Globes, USABest Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion PictureMoon Over Parador (1988)
1986Golden GlobeGolden Globes, USABest Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion PictureKiss of the Spider Woman (1985)
1981BAFTA Film AwardBAFTA AwardsMost Outstanding Newcomer to Leading Film RolesDona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos (1976)

Known for movies

Dona Flor (Florípides) Guimarães

Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands 1976
as Dona Flor (Florípides) Guimarães

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