Born June 8, 1950, in Maringá, Paraná State, Brazil to a seamstress mother and a Realtor father. Made a notable appearance in the film adaptation of 'Jorge Amado . She played the part of Madonna Mendez.
Was involved for some years with Robert Redford.
She had to lose more than 10 kilo-grammes to star in the movie Tieta do Agreste . In 1995, she had a public argument with Betty Faria over the title role.
Debut on stage in "Hair" in the end of the 1960s. First success on TV was in "Vila Ssamo" , the Brazilian version of "Sesame Street" . Had first international success on big screen in Dona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos (Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands).
Member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1986
Shes the fifth of seven children.
Sister of actress Ana Maria Braga , plastic artist Hlio Braga, actor Jlio Braga and Maria Braga.
Her father died when she was 8. Her mother is Maria Jos ("Zez").
Aunt of director Daniela Braga and actress Alice Braga.
(June 2005) Wrapped up a stint as "Sophia Vargas" on "Alias" .
First Brazilian actress to be nominated for a Golden Globe award (for her performance in Kiss of the Spider Woman ). As of 1995, she has 3 Golden Globe nominations. The other Golden Globe-nominee Brazilian actors are Fernanda Montenegro for Central do Brasil and Wagner Moura for "Narcos" .
Was the first Brazilian to present a category at the Oscars. She was announced by Goldie Hawn as one of the most glamorous actresses in the world, before appearing with Michael Douglas , who announced the nominees for Best Short Film. She sent a message in Portuguese for the Brazilians who were watching the ceremony. [1987].
First Brazilian actress to receive a BAFTA nomination.
First Brazilian actor to receive an Emmy nomination.
I was never the good girl or the bad girl. I was always the ugly girl. .
