Portrait of Zezé Motta

Zezé Motta

Bio: Maria José Motta de Oliveira OMC (Campos dos Goytacazes, June 27, 1944), better known as Zezé Motta, is a Brazilian actress and singer, considered one of the greatest artists in the country, an exponent of Afro-Brazilian culture. Zezé has already won numerous awards, including a Candango Trophy at the Brasília Festival, and an Air France Award, in addition to receiving nominations for three Grande Otelo awards and a Guarani Award
Born: Tue, Jun 27 1944
Birthplace: Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Zezé Motta is 80 years old
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Poster of Alma Negra, do Quilombo ao Baile
Alma Negra, do Quilombo ao Baile
Zezé Motta was 80 in Alma Negra, do Quilombo ao Baile
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 03 2024
Poster of Othelo The Great
Othelo The Great
Zezé Motta was 80 in Othelo The Great as 'Voz (Participação Especial)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 05 2024
Poster of Abah and His Band
Abah and His Band
Zezé Motta was 80 in Abah and His Band as 'Titikaba'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 2024
Poster of Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil
Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil
Zezé Motta was 79 in Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 13 2024
Poster of Tributo: Zezé Motta
Tributo: Zezé Motta
Zezé Motta was 79 in Tributo: Zezé Motta
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 2024
Poster of Príncipe Lu e a Lenda do Dragão
Príncipe Lu e a Lenda do Dragão
Zezé Motta was 79 in Príncipe Lu e a Lenda do Dragão as 'Feiticeira Real'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 25 2024
Poster of If I'm Here It Is by Mystery
If I'm Here It Is by Mystery
Zezé Motta was 79 in If I'm Here It Is by Mystery as 'Suprema'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 24 2024
Poster of Wedding Games
Wedding Games
Zezé Motta was 79 in Wedding Games as 'Valéria'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 24 2023
Poster of Falas da Vida: Histórias (Im)possíveis
Falas da Vida: Histórias (Im)possíveis
Zezé Motta was 79 in Falas da Vida: Histórias (Im)possíveis as 'Bex'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 02 2023
Poster of Gerson King Combo – O filme
Gerson King Combo – O filme
Zezé Motta was 79 in Gerson King Combo – O filme
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 28 2023
Poster of Deixa
Deixa
Zezé Motta was 79 in Deixa as 'Carmen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 16 2023
Poster of Eulália
Eulália
Zezé Motta was 79 in Eulália as 'Jacira'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 26 2023
Poster of Gota D'Água
Gota D'Água
Zezé Motta was 78 in Gota D'Água as 'Guiomar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 2023
Poster of The Last Party
The Last Party
Zezé Motta was 78 in The Last Party as 'Nathan's Mom'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 26 2023
Poster of Na Rédea Curta
Na Rédea Curta
Zezé Motta was 78 in Na Rédea Curta as 'Voinha'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 17 2022
Poster of Fim de Semana no Paraíso Selvagem
Fim de Semana no Paraíso Selvagem
Zezé Motta was 78 in Fim de Semana no Paraíso Selvagem as 'Naná'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 23 2022
Poster of Alemão 2
Alemão 2
Zezé Motta was 77 in Alemão 2 as 'Dona Ivone'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 31 2022
Poster of Intervenção
Intervenção
Zezé Motta was 77 in Intervenção
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 26 2021
Poster of Galeria Futuro
Galeria Futuro
Zezé Motta was 77 in Galeria Futuro as 'Sula'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 2021
Poster of Falas da Vida
Falas da Vida
Zezé Motta was 77 in Falas da Vida
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 2021
Poster of Dr. Gama
Dr. Gama
Zezé Motta was 77 in Dr. Gama as 'Francisca'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 29 2021
Poster of 4x100: Running for a Dream
4x100: Running for a Dream
Zezé Motta was 76 in 4x100: Running for a Dream as 'Dra. Bruna'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 2021
Poster of Novo Mundo
Novo Mundo
Zezé Motta was 76 in Novo Mundo
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 03 2020
Poster of Todas as Melodias
Todas as Melodias
Zezé Motta was 76 in Todas as Melodias as 'herself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 22 2020
Poster of De Cabral a George Floyd: Onde Arde o Fogo Sagrado da Liberdade
De Cabral a George Floyd: Onde Arde o Fogo Sagrado da Liberdade
Zezé Motta was 76 in De Cabral a George Floyd: Onde Arde o Fogo Sagrado da Liberdade as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 2020
Poster of O Cinema das Mulheres
O Cinema das Mulheres
Zezé Motta was 75 in O Cinema das Mulheres as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2020
Poster of Juntos a Magia Acontece
Juntos a Magia Acontece
Zezé Motta was 75 in Juntos a Magia Acontece as 'Neuza'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 2019
Poster of M8 - When Death Rescues Life
M8 - When Death Rescues Life
Zezé Motta was 75 in M8 - When Death Rescues Life as 'Ilza'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 03 2019
Poster of Eu Sou Brasileiro
Eu Sou Brasileiro
Zezé Motta was 75 in Eu Sou Brasileiro as 'Diretora Sônia'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 2019
Poster of Pressed, Ripped Apart
Pressed, Ripped Apart
Zezé Motta was 74 in Pressed, Ripped Apart as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 2019
Poster of The Devil's Knot
The Devil's Knot
Zezé Motta was 74 in The Devil's Knot as 'Afi'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 28 2018
Poster of A Comédia Divina
A Comédia Divina
Zezé Motta was 73 in A Comédia Divina as 'Deus'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 2017
Poster of Cora Coralina: Todas as Vidas
Cora Coralina: Todas as Vidas
Zezé Motta was 72 in Cora Coralina: Todas as Vidas as 'Leitura Dramática'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 25 2017
Poster of Pitanga
Pitanga
Zezé Motta was 72 in Pitanga as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 2016
Poster of Haroldo Costa - O Nosso Orfeu
Haroldo Costa - O Nosso Orfeu
Zezé Motta was 71 in Haroldo Costa - O Nosso Orfeu as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 2015
Poster of Dois de Julho — Guerra da Independência na Bahia
Dois de Julho — Guerra da Independência na Bahia
Zezé Motta was 71 in Dois de Julho — Guerra da Independência na Bahia
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 02 2015
Poster of Irmã Dulce
Irmã Dulce
Zezé Motta was 70 in Irmã Dulce as 'Mãe Menininha'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 13 2014
Poster of O Lucro Acima da Vida
O Lucro Acima da Vida
Zezé Motta was 69 in O Lucro Acima da Vida as 'Célia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 2014
Poster of Gonzaga: From Father to Son
Gonzaga: From Father to Son
Zezé Motta was 68 in Gonzaga: From Father to Son as 'Priscila (70 anos)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 2012
Poster of Bróder
Bróder
Zezé Motta was 65 in Bróder as 'Dona Meire'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 17 2010
Poster of Xuxa and the Mystery of the Little Ugly Princess
Xuxa and the Mystery of the Little Ugly Princess
Zezé Motta was 65 in Xuxa and the Mystery of the Little Ugly Princess as 'Jerusa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 2009
Poster of Em Quadro: A História de 4 Negros nas Telas
Em Quadro: A História de 4 Negros nas Telas
Zezé Motta was 64 in Em Quadro: A História de 4 Negros nas Telas as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 2009
Poster of A Ilha dos Escravos
A Ilha dos Escravos
Zezé Motta was 63 in A Ilha dos Escravos as 'Old Júlia'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 08 2008
Poster of Cobrador: In God We Trust
Cobrador: In God We Trust
Zezé Motta was 63 in Cobrador: In God We Trust as 'Secretaría'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 2007
Poster of Happy Desert
Happy Desert
Zezé Motta was 62 in Happy Desert
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 23 2007
Poster of Kinshasa Palace
Kinshasa Palace
Zezé Motta was 62 in Kinshasa Palace
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 08 2006
Poster of Bom Dia, Eternidade
Bom Dia, Eternidade
Zezé Motta was 61 in Bom Dia, Eternidade as 'Odete'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of What Is It Worth?
What Is It Worth?
Zezé Motta was 60 in What Is It Worth? as 'Joana Maria da Conceição'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 20 2005
Poster of Xuxa and The Treasure of the Lost City
Xuxa and The Treasure of the Lost City
Zezé Motta was 60 in Xuxa and The Treasure of the Lost City as 'Aurora Hipólito'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 2004
Poster of A Idade do Homem
A Idade do Homem
Zezé Motta was 59 in A Idade do Homem
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 08 2004
Poster of Viva Sapato!
Viva Sapato!
Zezé Motta was 58 in Viva Sapato! as 'Mulher do avião'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 17 2003
Poster of The Longing
The Longing
Zezé Motta was 58 in The Longing
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 14 2003
Poster of Carolina
Carolina
Zezé Motta was 58 in Carolina as 'Carolina Maria de Jesus'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Xuxa and the Elves 2: The Road of The Fairies
Xuxa and the Elves 2: The Road of The Fairies
Zezé Motta was 58 in Xuxa and the Elves 2: The Road of The Fairies as 'Profetiza Kálix'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 2002
Poster of Poeta de Sete Faces
Poeta de Sete Faces
Zezé Motta was 58 in Poeta de Sete Faces
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 2002
Poster of Banda de Ipanema — Folia de Albino
Banda de Ipanema — Folia de Albino
Zezé Motta was 57 in Banda de Ipanema — Folia de Albino as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Denying Brazil
Denying Brazil
Zezé Motta was 56 in Denying Brazil as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 20 2000
Poster of Chronically Unfeasible
Chronically Unfeasible
Zezé Motta was 56 in Chronically Unfeasible
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 10 2000
Poster of Orfeu
Orfeu
Zezé Motta was 54 in Orfeu as 'Conceição'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 21 1999
Poster of Polêmica
Polêmica
Zezé Motta was 54 in Polêmica
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Zezé Motta was 52 in Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Napomuceno's Will
Napomuceno's Will
Zezé Motta was 52 in Napomuceno's Will
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Tieta of Agreste
Tieta of Agreste
Zezé Motta was 52 in Tieta of Agreste as 'Carmosina'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1996
Poster of Era Uma Vez...
Era Uma Vez...
Zezé Motta was 49 in Era Uma Vez...
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Sant'Anna dos Pescadores
Sant'Anna dos Pescadores
Zezé Motta was 48 in Sant'Anna dos Pescadores as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 11 1993
Poster of Vênus de Fogo
Vênus de Fogo
Zezé Motta was 48 in Vênus de Fogo
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of A Serpente
A Serpente
Zezé Motta was 47 in A Serpente as 'Crioula das Ventas Triunfais'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Acorda, Raimundo... Acorda!
Acorda, Raimundo... Acorda!
Zezé Motta was 45 in Acorda, Raimundo... Acorda! as 'Luiza'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Extraterrestrial Cat in Boots
Extraterrestrial Cat in Boots
Zezé Motta was 45 in Extraterrestrial Cat in Boots
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Better Days Ahead
Better Days Ahead
Zezé Motta was 44 in Better Days Ahead as 'Dalila'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1989
Poster of As Divas Negras do Cinema Brasileiro
As Divas Negras do Cinema Brasileiro
Zezé Motta was 44 in As Divas Negras do Cinema Brasileiro
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Sonhos de Menina Moça
Sonhos de Menina Moça
Zezé Motta was 44 in Sonhos de Menina Moça as 'Vicky'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1988
Poster of Natal da Portela
Natal da Portela
Zezé Motta was 43 in Natal da Portela as 'Maria Elisa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 1988
Poster of Prisoner of Rio
Prisoner of Rio
Zezé Motta was 43 in Prisoner of Rio as 'Rita'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Jubiabá
Jubiabá
Zezé Motta was 43 in Jubiabá as 'Rosenda'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 1987
Poster of Angels of the Night
Angels of the Night
Zezé Motta was 42 in Angels of the Night as 'Malu'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 27 1987
Poster of Black Fragments of Samba - Zezé Motta, The Enchanted Woman
Black Fragments of Samba - Zezé Motta, The Enchanted Woman
Zezé Motta was 42 in Black Fragments of Samba - Zezé Motta, The Enchanted Woman as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Quilombo
Quilombo
Zezé Motta was 39 in Quilombo as 'Dandara'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 03 1984
Poster of Para Viver Um Grande Amor
Para Viver Um Grande Amor
Zezé Motta was 39 in Para Viver Um Grande Amor as 'Maria Moita'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 30 1984
Poster of Águia na Cabeça
Águia na Cabeça
Zezé Motta was 39 in Águia na Cabeça as 'Gracinha'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1984
Poster of Mulher 80
Mulher 80
Zezé Motta was 35 in Mulher 80 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1979
Poster of Everything's Alright
Everything's Alright
Zezé Motta was 34 in Everything's Alright as 'Zezé'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 23 1978
Poster of O Bom Marido
O Bom Marido
Zezé Motta was 34 in O Bom Marido
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 04 1978
Poster of Os melhores Momentos da Pornochanchada
Os melhores Momentos da Pornochanchada
Zezé Motta was 33 in Os melhores Momentos da Pornochanchada
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1978
Poster of Bloody Gold
Bloody Gold
Zezé Motta was 33 in Bloody Gold
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 27 1978
Poster of Cordão de Ouro
Cordão de Ouro
Zezé Motta was 33 in Cordão de Ouro as 'Dandara'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 28 1977
Poster of The Force of Xango
The Force of Xango
Zezé Motta was 32 in The Force of Xango as 'Estrela'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1977
Poster of Xica
Xica
Zezé Motta was 32 in Xica as 'Xica da Silva'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 06 1976
Poster of Um Varão Entre as Mulheres
Um Varão Entre as Mulheres
Zezé Motta was 30 in Um Varão Entre as Mulheres
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 10 1975
Poster of The Devil Queen
The Devil Queen
Zezé Motta was 29 in The Devil Queen as 'Bigode's girlfriend'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 27 1974
Poster of A Banana Mecânica
A Banana Mecânica
Zezé Motta was 29 in A Banana Mecânica as 'Marilda'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1974
Poster of Go To Work You Bum!
Go To Work You Bum!
Zezé Motta was 28 in Go To Work You Bum! as 'Shirley'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 09 1973
Poster of Cleo e Daniel
Cleo e Daniel
Zezé Motta was 25 in Cleo e Daniel
Movie Released: Tue, May 26 1970
Poster of Em Cada Coração um Punhal
Em Cada Coração um Punhal
Zezé Motta was 25 in Em Cada Coração um Punhal
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 12 1970
Poster of Transplante de Mãe
Transplante de Mãe
Zezé Motta was 25 in Transplante de Mãe
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of Rumored Upcoming Zezé Motta Biopic
Rumored Upcoming Zezé Motta Biopic
Zezé Motta will be 80+ in Rumored Upcoming Zezé Motta Biopic
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Por Um Fio
Por Um Fio
Zezé Motta will be 80+ in Por Um Fio as 'Tereza'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Café com Leite (Água e Azeite?)
Café com Leite (Água e Azeite?)
Zezé Motta will be 80+ in Café com Leite (Água e Azeite?) as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of La Bréa
La Bréa
Zezé Motta will be 80+ in La Bréa as 'Herself - Interviewee'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Prateados: A Vida em Tempos de Madureza
Prateados: A Vida em Tempos de Madureza
Zezé Motta will be 80+ in Prateados: A Vida em Tempos de Madureza
Movie Released: Unreleased

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 The End
The End
Zezé Motta was 79+ in The End as 'Dona Neusa'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 25 2023
Poster of Dois em Cena: Encontro de Gerações
Dois em Cena: Encontro de Gerações
Zezé Motta was 79+ in Dois em Cena: Encontro de Gerações
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 28 2023
Poster of Tributo
Tributo
Zezé Motta was 79+ in Tributo as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 15 2023
Poster of Ouro Verde
Ouro Verde
Zezé Motta was 72+ in Ouro Verde as 'D. Nénem'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 2017
Poster of 3%
3%
Zezé Motta was 72+ in 3% as 'Nair'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 25 2016
Poster of Above Justice
Above Justice
Zezé Motta was 72+ in Above Justice as 'Regina'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 22 2016
Poster of The Slave Mother
The Slave Mother
Zezé Motta was 71+ in The Slave Mother as 'Tia Joaquina'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 31 2016
Poster of Boogie Oogie
Boogie Oogie
Zezé Motta was 70+ in Boogie Oogie as 'Sebastiana Marques'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 04 2014
Poster of Gonzaga: De Pai pra Filho
Gonzaga: De Pai pra Filho
Zezé Motta was 68+ in Gonzaga: De Pai pra Filho as 'Priscila'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 15 2013
Poster of O Canto da Sereia
O Canto da Sereia
Zezé Motta was 68+ in O Canto da Sereia as 'Tia Celeste'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 08 2013
Poster of Rebel Rio
Rebel Rio
Zezé Motta was 66+ in Rebel Rio as 'Dalva Alves (Dadá)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 21 2011
Poster of Sinhá Moça
Sinhá Moça
Zezé Motta was 61+ in Sinhá Moça as 'Virgínia, a Bá'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 13 2006
Poster of Floribella
Floribella
Zezé Motta was 60+ in Floribella as 'Cristina Ramos Garcia / Titina'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 04 2005
Poster of Metamorphoses
Metamorphoses
Zezé Motta was 59+ in Metamorphoses as 'Prazeres'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 14 2004
Poster of O Beijo do Vampiro
O Beijo do Vampiro
Zezé Motta was 58+ in O Beijo do Vampiro as 'Nadir'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 2002
Poster of Porto dos Milagres
Porto dos Milagres
Zezé Motta was 56+ in Porto dos Milagres as 'Mãe Ricardina'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 05 2001
Poster of Corpo Dourado
Corpo Dourado
Zezé Motta was 53+ in Corpo Dourado as 'Liana Ribeiro'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1998
Poster of Xica da Silva
Xica da Silva
Zezé Motta was 52+ in Xica da Silva as 'Maria da Silva'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996
Poster of A Próxima Vítima
A Próxima Vítima
Zezé Motta was 50+ in A Próxima Vítima as 'Maria de Fátima Noronha (Fátima)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 13 1995
Poster of Memorial de Maria Moura
Memorial de Maria Moura
Zezé Motta was 49+ in Memorial de Maria Moura as 'Rubina'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 17 1994
Poster of Helena
Helena
Zezé Motta was 42+ in Helena as 'Malvina'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 04 1987
Poster of Corpo a Corpo
Corpo a Corpo
Zezé Motta was 40+ in Corpo a Corpo as 'Sônia Rangel Fraga Dantas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 26 1984
Poster of Grandes Nomes
Grandes Nomes
Zezé Motta was 35+ in Grandes Nomes as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 07 1980
Poster of Supermanoela
Supermanoela
Zezé Motta was 29+ in Supermanoela as 'Doralice'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 21 1974
Poster of A Patota
A Patota
Zezé Motta was 28+ in A Patota as 'Zezinha'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 27 1972
Poster of Americana
Americana
Zezé Motta will be 80+ in Americana
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased