Maria Gladys

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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 L…

  • Acting
  • Born 23 November 1939 (age 86)
  • Cachambi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 88 credits

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Most-watched Maria Gladys films currently: High Art (1991), Killed the Family and Went to the Movies (1991), Bowels of Hell (2026), If I Were You 2 (2009), If I Were You (2006).

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Selected TV credits: Her Own Destiny (2004), Chico Anysio Show (1982), Top Model (1989), Vale Tudo (1988), Sangue do Meu Sangue (1969).

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