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Maria Gladys
Acting

Maria Gladys

Born 1939-11-23
Cachambi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Department: Acting

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.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Maria Gladys

If I Were You
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If I Were You

2006
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Her Own Destiny
TV
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Her Own Destiny

2004
TMDB4.0
If I Were You 2
Movie
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If I Were You 2

2009
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Vale Tudo
TV
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Vale Tudo

1988
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Chico Anysio Show
TV
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Chico Anysio Show

1982
TMDB4.5
Top Model
TV
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Top Model

1989
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Once in a Blue Moon
TV
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Once in a Blue Moon

2005
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Um Anjo Caiu do Céu
TV
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Um Anjo Caiu do Céu

2001
TMDB3.0
Fera Ferida
TV
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Fera Ferida

1993
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Sangue do Meu Sangue
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Sangue do Meu Sangue

1969
TMDB4.3

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (90 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Bowels of HellBowels of HellSelf / AppearanceMovie2026
The Long Voyage of the Yellow BusThe Long Voyage of the Yellow BusSelf / AppearanceMovie2023
Out of SightOut of SightLisiêMovie2022
Já que Ninguém me Tira Para DançarJá que Ninguém me Tira Para DançarSelfMovie2021
Rio de ToplessRio de ToplessSelfMovie2020
Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and ChaosNeville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and ChaosSelfMovie2019
Anjos de IpanemaAnjos de IpanemaSelfMovie2018
QuebrantoQuebrantoSelf / AppearanceMovie2018
Duas de MimDuas de MimSonjaMovie2017
All of God's CreationsAll of God's CreationsSelf / AppearanceMovie2015
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: As Noivas de Copacabana - O FilmeLuz, Câmera, 50 Anos: As Noivas de Copacabana - O FilmeDona RitaMovie2015
The End of an AgeThe End of an Age(voz)Movie2014
Sexo e as NegasSexo e as NegasFumaçaTV Series2014
As CanalhasAs CanalhasLuciene PereiraTV Series2013
Rat FeverRat FeverStella MarisMovie2012
That KissThat KissEvevaTV Series2011
Não Se Preocupe, Nada Vai Dar Certo!Não Se Preocupe, Nada Vai Dar Certo!Senhora 1Movie2011
The JoyThe JoySelf / AppearanceMovie2010
BelairBelairSelf / AppearanceMovie2009
If I Were You 2If I Were You 2CidaMovie2009
Meu Nome é DindiMeu Nome é DindiCarmemMovie2008
LifeLifeSelf / AppearanceMovie2008
Negócio da ChinaNegócio da ChinaLucivoneTV Series2008
Golden OldiesGolden OldiesDona DiamanteMovie2008
Pequenas HistóriasPequenas HistóriasDona HannaMovie2007
Guará, Ladrão de EstrelasGuará, Ladrão de EstrelasSelf / AppearanceMovie2006
If I Were YouIf I Were YouCidaMovie2006
Manual de Barros - Retrato do poeta quando coisaManual de Barros - Retrato do poeta quando coisavozMovie2006
A Miss e o DinossauroA Miss e o DinossauroHerself (archive footage)Movie2005
Once in a Blue MoonOnce in a Blue MoonNaíde AlvesTV Series2005
Her Own DestinyHer Own DestinyDona MimiTV Series2004
Apolônio Brasil, Campeão da AlegriaApolônio Brasil, Campeão da AlegriaThe 'Babalu' LadyMovie2003
Love BitesLove BitesMaria da Graça (Gracinha)TV Series2002
Banda de Ipanema — Folia de AlbinoBanda de Ipanema — Folia de AlbinoSelfMovie2002
Um Anjo Caiu do CéuUm Anjo Caiu do CéuZezéTV Series2001
Summer AffairSummer AffairMazinhaTV Series1998
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema NacionalCelebração - 100 Anos do Cinema NacionalSelfMovie1997
Salsa e MerengueSalsa e MerengueNenémTV Series1996
The Monk and the Hangman's DaughterThe Monk and the Hangman's DaughterFollenMovie1996
Flying GeraldoFlying GeraldoSelf / AppearanceMovie1994
Fera FeridaFera FeridaLucineide BarbosaTV Series1993
As Noivas de CopacabanaAs Noivas de CopacabanaRita de CássiaTV Series1992
Tereza BatistaTereza BatistaFelipaTV Series1992
High ArtHigh ArtWoman Under BillboardsMovie1991
Killed the Family and Went to the MoviesKilled the Family and Went to the MoviesMotherMovie1991
Delegacia de MulheresDelegacia de MulheresAlvarengaTV Series1989
Top ModelTop ModelVeridiana "Big Loira"TV Series1989
Vale TudoVale TudoLucimarTV Series1988
Natal da PortelaNatal da PortelaSelf / AppearanceMovie1988
O BebêO BebêSelf / AppearanceMovie1987
Brega & ChiqueBrega & ChiqueDona ZulmiraTV Series1987
Spray JetSpray JetHousekeeperMovie1986
Grande Sertão: VeredasGrande Sertão: VeredasMaria do PadreTV Series1985
Brás CubasBrás CubasSelf / AppearanceMovie1985
The Good Times Are Here: Let It All Hang OutThe Good Times Are Here: Let It All Hang OutAlziraMovie1985
Um Filme 100% BrasileiroUm Filme 100% BrasileiroSelf / AppearanceMovie1985
Padre CíceroPadre CíceroIfigêniaTV Series1984
Vinicius de Moraes, Um Rapaz de FamíliaVinicius de Moraes, Um Rapaz de FamíliaSelfMovie1983
Bar EsperanzaBar EsperanzaMarthaMovie1983
Rio BabiloniaRio BabiloniaSelf / AppearanceMovie1982
Chico Anysio ShowChico Anysio ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series1982
BrilhanteBrilhanteDinalvaTV Series1981
Obrigado, DoutorObrigado, DoutorJoanaTV Series1981
The Giant of AmericaThe Giant of AmericaSelf / AppearanceMovie1980
Maria Gladys, Uma Atriz BrasileiraMaria Gladys, Uma Atriz BrasileiraSelfMovie1979
Os Doces BárbarosOs Doces BárbarosSelf (uncredited)Movie1977
Anchieta, José do BrasilAnchieta, José do BrasilTimbaúbaMovie1977
The AgonyThe AgonyEva, a videnteMovie1976
Bandalheira InfernalBandalheira InfernalSelf / AppearanceMovie1976
Lucia McCartney, Call GirlLucia McCartney, Call GirlSelf / AppearanceMovie1971
O Capitão Bandeira Contra o Dr. Moura BrasilO Capitão Bandeira Contra o Dr. Moura BrasilGladysMovie1971
Mangúe-BangúeMangúe-BangúeSelf / AppearanceMovie1971
Sangue Quente em Tarde FriaSangue Quente em Tarde FriaSelf / AppearanceMovie1970
É SimonalÉ SimonalSelf / AppearanceMovie1970
The Rowdy FamilyThe Rowdy FamilyOdaliscaMovie1970
My Sweet Orange TreeMy Sweet Orange TreeProfessoraMovie1970
No Way, SpiderNo Way, SpiderSelf / AppearanceMovie1970
Watch Out, MadameWatch Out, MadameCremildaMovie1970
Dez VidasDez VidasSelf / AppearanceTV Series1969
Sangue do Meu SangueSangue do Meu SangueBentinhaTV Series1969
Copacabana Fools MeCopacabana Fools MeCurrada da BarraMovie1969
The Angel Was BornThe Angel Was BornAmigaMovie1969
Edu, Coração de OuroEdu, Coração de OuroNeusinhaMovie1968
How Are You, Well?How Are You, Well?Self / AppearanceMovie1968
All the Women in the WorldAll the Women in the WorldSelf / AppearanceMovie1966
Um Diamante e Cinco BalasUm Diamante e Cinco BalasSelf / AppearanceMovie1966
Canalha em CriseSelf / AppearanceMovie1965
The GunsThe GunsLuísaMovie1964
Pretty But WickedPretty But WickedUma das irmãs de RitaMovie1963
Pedro e NinaPedro e NinaSelf / AppearanceMovie—