Portrait of Marcélia Cartaxo

Marcélia Cartaxo

Bio: 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
Born: Sun, Oct 27 1963
Birthplace: Cajazeiras, Paraíba, Brazil
Marcélia Cartaxo is 61 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Lispectorante
Lispectorante
Marcélia Cartaxo was 60 in Lispectorante as 'Glória Hartman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 2024
Poster of Umbilina e Sua Grande Rival
Umbilina e Sua Grande Rival
Marcélia Cartaxo was 60 in Umbilina e Sua Grande Rival as 'Umbilina'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 2024
Poster of Batalha de Flores
Batalha de Flores
Marcélia Cartaxo was 60 in Batalha de Flores
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 22 2024
Poster of The Mother
The Mother
Marcélia Cartaxo was 59 in The Mother as 'Maria'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 2022
Poster of A Praia do Fim do Mundo
A Praia do Fim do Mundo
Marcélia Cartaxo was 58 in A Praia do Fim do Mundo as 'Helena'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 2021
Poster of Candango: Memoirs from a Festival
Candango: Memoirs from a Festival
Marcélia Cartaxo was 56 in Candango: Memoirs from a Festival as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 22 2020
Poster of Helen
Helen
Marcélia Cartaxo was 56 in Helen as 'Dona Graça'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 23 2020
Poster of She Who Lives Upstairs
She Who Lives Upstairs
Marcélia Cartaxo was 56 in She Who Lives Upstairs as 'Luzia'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 07 2020
Poster of Acqua Movie
Acqua Movie
Marcélia Cartaxo was 55 in Acqua Movie as 'Katia'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 17 2019
Poster of Familiar Environment
Familiar Environment
Marcélia Cartaxo was 55 in Familiar Environment
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 26 2019
Poster of O Seu Amor de Volta (Mesmo que ele não queira)
O Seu Amor de Volta (Mesmo que ele não queira)
Marcélia Cartaxo was 55 in O Seu Amor de Volta (Mesmo que ele não queira)
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 25 2019
Poster of A Ética das Hienas
A Ética das Hienas
Marcélia Cartaxo was 55 in A Ética das Hienas
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 20 2019
Poster of Pacarrete
Pacarrete
Marcélia Cartaxo was 55 in Pacarrete as 'Pacarrete'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 15 2019
Poster of Faixa de Gaza
Faixa de Gaza
Marcélia Cartaxo was 55 in Faixa de Gaza
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 2019
Poster of New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam
Marcélia Cartaxo was 54 in New Amsterdam as 'Francisco Coelho's Wife'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 2017
Poster of Nova Iorque
Nova Iorque
Marcélia Cartaxo was 53 in Nova Iorque as 'Madrasta'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 2017
Poster of Big Jet
Big Jet
Marcélia Cartaxo was 51 in Big Jet
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 19 2015
Poster of Moído
Moído
Marcélia Cartaxo was 51 in Moído
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 2015
Poster of The History of Eternity
The History of Eternity
Marcélia Cartaxo was 50 in The History of Eternity as 'Quercia'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 26 2014
Poster of Trampolim do Forte
Trampolim do Forte
Marcélia Cartaxo was 50 in Trampolim do Forte as 'Dona do Céu'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 2013
Poster of Alexandre e Outros Heróis
Alexandre e Outros Heróis
Marcélia Cartaxo was 50 in Alexandre e Outros Heróis
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 18 2013
Poster of Doce de Coco
Doce de Coco
Marcélia Cartaxo was 46 in Doce de Coco as 'Maria'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 23 2010
Poster of Agreste
Agreste
Marcélia Cartaxo was 46 in Agreste
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of O Sonho de Inacim
O Sonho de Inacim
Marcélia Cartaxo was 45 in O Sonho de Inacim
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 14 2009
Poster of Baptism of Blood
Baptism of Blood
Marcélia Cartaxo was 43 in Baptism of Blood as 'Nildes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 2007
Poster of Bog of Beasts
Bog of Beasts
Marcélia Cartaxo was 43 in Bog of Beasts
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 12 2006
Poster of Love for Sale
Love for Sale
Marcélia Cartaxo was 43 in Love for Sale as 'Marcelia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 2006
Poster of The Invisible Friend
The Invisible Friend
Marcélia Cartaxo was 42 in The Invisible Friend
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Delicate Crime
Delicate Crime
Marcélia Cartaxo was 41 in Delicate Crime
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 2005
Poster of What Is It Worth?
What Is It Worth?
Marcélia Cartaxo was 41 in What Is It Worth? as 'Adélia'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 20 2005
Poster of Wrath Time
Wrath Time
Marcélia Cartaxo was 39 in Wrath Time as 'Cícera'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Madame Satã
Madame Satã
Marcélia Cartaxo was 38 in Madame Satã as 'Laurita'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 03 2002
Poster of Amélia
Amélia
Marcélia Cartaxo was 36 in Amélia as 'Dona Abadia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 2000
Poster of For All - O Trampolim da Vitória
For All - O Trampolim da Vitória
Marcélia Cartaxo was 34 in For All - O Trampolim da Vitória as 'Miloca'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1998
Poster of The Patriot
The Patriot
Marcélia Cartaxo was 34 in The Patriot as 'Sinhá Chica'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 29 1998
Poster of Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Marcélia Cartaxo was 33 in Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Sixteen-Oh-Sixty
Sixteen-Oh-Sixty
Marcélia Cartaxo was 31 in Sixteen-Oh-Sixty
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 1995
Poster of Dente Por Dente
Dente Por Dente
Marcélia Cartaxo was 30 in Dente Por Dente
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Cesium-137
Cesium-137
Marcélia Cartaxo was 26 in Cesium-137 as 'Mulher de Vavá'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 10 1990
Poster of Sonhei com Você
Sonhei com Você
Marcélia Cartaxo was 24 in Sonhei com Você as 'Marcela'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 18 1988
Poster of Soul's Boundary
Soul's Boundary
Marcélia Cartaxo was 24 in Soul's Boundary
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 06 1988
Poster of Brasa Adormecida
Brasa Adormecida
Marcélia Cartaxo was 22 in Brasa Adormecida
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1986
Poster of Hour of the Star
Hour of the Star
Marcélia Cartaxo was 21 in Hour of the Star as 'Macabéa'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 25 1985

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of New Bandits
New Bandits
Marcélia Cartaxo was 59+ in New Bandits as 'Zeza (Syzélia)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 17 2023
Poster of World’s End
World’s End
Marcélia Cartaxo was 53+ in World’s End as 'Mazé'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 19 2016
Poster of Velho Chico
Velho Chico
Marcélia Cartaxo was 52+ in Velho Chico as 'Josefa (Zefa)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 14 2016
Poster of O Canto da Sereia
O Canto da Sereia
Marcélia Cartaxo was 49+ in O Canto da Sereia as 'Salete'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 08 2013
Poster of A Pedra do Reino
A Pedra do Reino
Marcélia Cartaxo was 43+ in A Pedra do Reino as 'Tia Filipa'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 12 2007
Poster of Guerreiros do Sol
Guerreiros do Sol
Marcélia Cartaxo will be 61+ in Guerreiros do Sol
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