Maria Gladys
Born November 23, 1939 (Age: 86)
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Cachambi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Biography
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.
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
Rio de Topless
2020
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as Self
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Age: 80
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: As Noivas de Copacabana - O Filme
2015
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as Dona Rita
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Age: 75
Não Se Preocupe, Nada Vai Dar Certo!
2011
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as Senhora 1
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Age: 71
Guará, Ladrão de Estrelas
2006
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as
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Age: 66
Banda de Ipanema — Folia de Albino
2002
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as Self
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Age: 62
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
1997
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as Self
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Age: 57
No Image
The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter
1996
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as Follen
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Age: 56
Flying Geraldo
1994
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as
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Age: 54
High Art
1991
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as Woman Under Billboards
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Age: 51
Killed the Family and Went to the Movies
1991
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as Mother
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Age: 51
Natal da Portela
1988
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as
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Age: 48
O Bebê
1987
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as
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Age: 47
Brás Cubas
1985
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as
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Age: 45
The Good Times Are Here: Let It All Hang Out
1985
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as Alzira
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Age: 45
Um Filme 100% Brasileiro
1985
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as
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Age: 45
O Gigante da América
1980
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as
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Age: 41
É Simonal
1970
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as
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Age: 30
Copacabana Fools Me
1969
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as Currada da Barra
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Age: 29
The Angel Was Born
1969
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as Amiga
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Age: 29
How Are You, Well?
1968
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as
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Age: 28
No Image
Canalha em Crise
1965
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as
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Age: 26
The Guns
1964
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as Luísa
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Age: 24
Pretty But Wicked
1963
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as Uma das irmãs de Rita
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Age: 23