Marcélia de Souza Cartaxo (Cajazeiras, October 27, 1963) is a Brazilian actress and director, who gained notoriety in the film A Hora da Estrela, based on the novel by Clarice Lispector. She has won several awards in her career, including two Grande Otelo awards, three Guarani Awards, a Kikito from the Gramado Festival, four Candango Trophies from the Brasília Festival, as well as the Silver Bear for best actress at the Berlin Film Festival.
Known For
| Birth Location | Cajazeiras, Paraíba, Brazil |
|---|---|
| Born | 1963-10-27 |
Movies
The Mother
as Maria
2022
A Praia do Fim do Mundo
as Helena
2021
Candango: Memoirs from a Festival
as Self (archive footage)
2020
Helen
as Dona Graça
2020
She Who Lives Upstairs
as Luzia
2020
Acqua Movie
as Katia
2019
2019
2019
Pacarrete
as Pacarrete
2019
2019
New Amsterdam
as Francisco Coelho's Wife
2017
Nova Iorque
as Madrasta
2017
2015
2015
The History of Eternity
as Quercia
2014
Trampolim do Forte
as Dona do Céu
2013
Doce de Coco
as Maria
2010
2010
2009
Baptism of Blood
as Nildes
2007
2006
Love for Sale
as Marcelia
2006
2006
2005
What Is It Worth?
as Adélia
2005
Wrath Time
as Cícera
2003
Madame Satã
as Laurita
2002
Amélia
as Dona Abadia
2000
For All - O Trampolim da Vitória
as Miloca
1998
The Patriot
as Sinhá Chica
1998
1997
1995
1994
1990
Sonhei com Você
as Marcela
1988
1988
1986
Hour of the Star
as Macabéa
1985
