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Maria Gladys

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Maria Gladys

Born November 23, 1939 in Cachambi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil52 films

Maria Gladys Mello da Silva (born 23 November 1939) is a Brazilian actress. Gladys made her acting debut in 1959 with Arthur Azevedo's play "O Mambembe" at the Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro. She earned recognition in the theater world by appearing topless in the publicity poster for the play "O Chão dos Penitentes". In 1964, she starred in Ruy Guerra's film "Os Fuzis," which won the Silver Bear in Berlin for directing and was nominated for a Golden Bear. She's considered the mother of marginal cinema. Being part of the resistance during the Brazilian dictatorship led Gladys to exile in London between 1965 and 1979. She is the maternal grandmother of actress Mia Goth.

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Filmography

52 films as actor
  1. TBAPedro e Nina
  2. 2026Bowels of Hell
  3. 2022Out of SightLisiê
  4. 2018Quebranto
  5. 2017Duas de MimSonja
  6. 2015All of God's Creations
  7. 2015Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: As Noivas de Copacabana - O FilmeDona Rita
  8. 2014The End of an Age(voz)
  9. 2012Rat FeverStella Maris
  10. 2011Não Se Preocupe, Nada Vai Dar Certo!Senhora 1
  11. 2010The Joy
  12. 2009If I Were You 2Cida
  13. 2008Meu Nome é DindiCarmem
  14. 2008Golden OldiesDona Diamante
  15. 2007Pequenas HistóriasDona Hanna
  16. 2006If I Were YouCida
  17. 2006Manual de Barros - Retrato do poeta quando coisavoz
  18. 2003Apolônio Brasil, Campeão da AlegriaThe 'Babalu' Lady
  19. 1996The Monk and the Hangman's DaughterFollen
  20. 1994Flying Geraldo
  21. 1991High ArtWoman Under Billboards
  22. 1991Killed the Family and Went to the MoviesMother
  23. 1988Natal da Portela
  24. 1987O Bebê
  25. 1986Spray JetHousekeeper
  26. 1985Brás Cubas
  27. 1985The Good Times Are Here: Let It All Hang OutAlzira
  28. 1985Um Filme 100% Brasileiro
  29. 1983Bar EsperanzaMartha
  30. 1982Rio Babilonia
  31. 1980The Giant of America
  32. 1977Anchieta, José do BrasilTimbaúba
  33. 1976The AgonyEva, a vidente
  34. 1976Bandalheira Infernal
  35. 1971Lucia McCartney, Call Girl
  36. 1971O Capitão Bandeira Contra o Dr. Moura BrasilGladys
  37. 1971Mangúe-Bangúe
  38. 1970Sangue Quente em Tarde Fria
  39. 1970É Simonal
  40. 1970The Rowdy FamilyOdalisca
  41. 1970My Sweet Orange TreeProfessora
  42. 1970No Way, Spider
  43. 1970Watch Out, MadameCremilda
  44. 1969Copacabana Fools MeCurrada da Barra
  45. 1969The Angel Was BornAmiga
  46. 1968Edu, Coração de OuroNeusinha
  47. 1968How Are You, Well?
  48. 1966All the Women in the World
  49. 1966Um Diamante e Cinco Balas
  50. 1965Canalha em Crise
  51. 1964The GunsLuísa
  52. 1963Pretty But WickedUma das irmãs de Rita