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
Thu, Oct 03 2024
Poster of Othelo The Great
Othelo The Great
Zezé Motta was
80 in Othelo The Great
as 'Voz (Participação Especial)'.
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'.
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
Sat, Apr 13 2024
Poster of Tributo: Zezé Motta
Tributo: Zezé Motta
Zezé Motta was
79 in Tributo: Zezé Motta
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'.
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'.
Wed, Jan 24 2024
Poster of Wedding Games
Wedding Games
Zezé Motta was
79 in Wedding Games
as 'Valéria'.
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'.
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
Mon, Aug 28 2023
Poster of Deixa
Deixa
Zezé Motta was
79 in Deixa
as 'Carmen'.
Wed, Aug 16 2023
Poster of Eulália
Eulália
Zezé Motta was
79 in Eulália
as 'Jacira'.
Wed, Jul 26 2023
Poster of Gota D'Água
Gota D'Água
Zezé Motta was
78 in Gota D'Água
as 'Guiomar'.
Fri, Apr 14 2023
Poster of The Last Party
The Last Party
Zezé Motta was
78 in The Last Party
as 'Nathan's Mom'.
Thu, Jan 26 2023
Poster of Na Rédea Curta
Na Rédea Curta
Zezé Motta was
78 in Na Rédea Curta
as 'Voinha'.
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'.
Sun, Oct 23 2022
Poster of Alemão 2
Alemão 2
Zezé Motta was
77 in Alemão 2
as 'Dona Ivone'.
Thu, Mar 31 2022
Poster of Intervenção
Intervenção
Zezé Motta was
77 in Intervenção
Sun, Dec 26 2021
Poster of Galeria Futuro
Galeria Futuro
Zezé Motta was
77 in Galeria Futuro
as 'Sula'.
Thu, Nov 18 2021
Poster of Falas da Vida
Falas da Vida
Zezé Motta was
77 in Falas da Vida
Fri, Oct 01 2021
Poster of Dr. Gama
Dr. Gama
Zezé Motta was
77 in Dr. Gama
as 'Francisca'.
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'.
Thu, Jun 24 2021
Poster of Novo Mundo
Novo Mundo
Zezé Motta was
76 in Novo Mundo
Thu, Dec 03 2020
Poster of Todas as Melodias
Todas as Melodias
Zezé Motta was
76 in Todas as Melodias
as 'herself'.
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'.
Fri, Sep 11 2020
Poster of Juntos a Magia Acontece
Juntos a Magia Acontece
Zezé Motta was
75 in Juntos a Magia Acontece
as 'Neuza'.
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'.
Tue, Dec 03 2019
Poster of Eu Sou Brasileiro
Eu Sou Brasileiro
Zezé Motta was
75 in Eu Sou Brasileiro
as 'Diretora Sônia'.
Thu, Aug 15 2019
Poster of Pressed, Ripped Apart
Pressed, Ripped Apart
Zezé Motta was
74 in Pressed, Ripped Apart
as '(archive footage)'.
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'.
Thu, Jun 28 2018
Poster of A Comédia Divina
A Comédia Divina
Zezé Motta was
73 in A Comédia Divina
as 'Deus'.
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'.
Thu, May 25 2017
Poster of Pitanga
Pitanga
Zezé Motta was
72 in Pitanga
as 'Self'.
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'.
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
Thu, Jul 02 2015
Poster of Irmã Dulce
Irmã Dulce
Zezé Motta was
70 in Irmã Dulce
as 'Mãe Menininha'.
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'.
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)'.
Fri, Oct 26 2012
Poster of Bróder
Bróder
Zezé Motta was
65 in Bróder
as 'Dona Meire'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Thu, Nov 15 2007
Poster of Happy Desert
Happy Desert
Zezé Motta was
62 in Happy Desert
Mon, Apr 23 2007
Poster of Kinshasa Palace
Kinshasa Palace
Zezé Motta was
62 in Kinshasa Palace
Fri, Sep 08 2006
Poster of Bom Dia, Eternidade
Bom Dia, Eternidade
Zezé Motta was
61 in Bom Dia, Eternidade
as 'Odete'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Dec 10 2004
Poster of Viva Sapato!
Viva Sapato!
Zezé Motta was
58 in Viva Sapato!
as 'Mulher do avião'.
Sat, May 17 2003
Poster of The Longing
The Longing
Zezé Motta was
58 in The Longing
Mon, Apr 14 2003
Poster of Carolina
Carolina
Zezé Motta was
58 in Carolina
as 'Carolina Maria de Jesus'.
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'.
Sun, Dec 15 2002
Poster of Poeta de Sete Faces
Poeta de Sete Faces
Zezé Motta was
58 in Poeta de Sete Faces
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'.
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Denying Brazil
Denying Brazil
Zezé Motta was
56 in Denying Brazil
as 'Herself'.
Mon, Nov 20 2000
Poster of Chronically Unfeasible
Chronically Unfeasible
Zezé Motta was
56 in Chronically Unfeasible
Thu, Aug 10 2000
Poster of Orfeu
Orfeu
Zezé Motta was
54 in Orfeu
as 'Conceição'.
Wed, Apr 21 1999
Poster of Polêmica
Polêmica
Zezé Motta was
54 in Polêmica
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'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Napomuceno's Will
Napomuceno's Will
Zezé Motta was
52 in Napomuceno's Will
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Tieta of Agreste
Tieta of Agreste
Zezé Motta was
52 in Tieta of Agreste
as 'Carmosina'.
Fri, Aug 30 1996
Poster of Era Uma Vez...
Era Uma Vez...
Zezé Motta was
49 in Era Uma Vez...
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)'.
Tue, May 11 1993
Poster of Vênus de Fogo
Vênus de Fogo
Zezé Motta was
48 in Vênus de Fogo
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of A Serpente
A Serpente
Zezé Motta was
47 in A Serpente
as 'Crioula das Ventas Triunfais'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Acorda, Raimundo... Acorda!
Acorda, Raimundo... Acorda!
Zezé Motta was
45 in Acorda, Raimundo... Acorda!
as 'Luiza'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Extraterrestrial Cat in Boots
Extraterrestrial Cat in Boots
Zezé Motta was
45 in Extraterrestrial Cat in Boots
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Better Days Ahead
Better Days Ahead
Zezé Motta was
44 in Better Days Ahead
as 'Dalila'.
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
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'.
Sat, Sep 10 1988
Poster of Natal da Portela
Natal da Portela
Zezé Motta was
43 in Natal da Portela
as 'Maria Elisa'.
Fri, Feb 19 1988
Poster of Prisoner of Rio
Prisoner of Rio
Zezé Motta was
43 in Prisoner of Rio
as 'Rita'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Jubiabá
Jubiabá
Zezé Motta was
43 in Jubiabá
as 'Rosenda'.
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'.
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'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Quilombo
Quilombo
Zezé Motta was
39 in Quilombo
as 'Dandara'.
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'.
Mon, Apr 30 1984
Poster of Águia na Cabeça
Águia na Cabeça
Zezé Motta was
39 in Águia na Cabeça
as 'Gracinha'.
Sun, Apr 01 1984
Poster of Mulher 80
Mulher 80
Zezé Motta was
35 in Mulher 80
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 19 1979
Poster of Everything's Alright
Everything's Alright
Zezé Motta was
34 in Everything's Alright
as 'Zezé'.
Mon, Oct 23 1978
Poster of O Bom Marido
O Bom Marido
Zezé Motta was
34 in O Bom Marido
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
Fri, Jun 23 1978
Poster of Bloody Gold
Bloody Gold
Zezé Motta was
33 in Bloody Gold
Mon, Feb 27 1978
Poster of Cordão de Ouro
Cordão de Ouro
Zezé Motta was
33 in Cordão de Ouro
as 'Dandara'.
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'.
Wed, May 25 1977
Poster of Xica
Xica
Zezé Motta was
32 in Xica
as 'Xica da Silva'.
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
Mon, Mar 10 1975
Poster of The Devil Queen
The Devil Queen
Zezé Motta was
29 in The Devil Queen
as 'Bigode's girlfriend'.
Mon, May 27 1974
Poster of A Banana Mecânica
A Banana Mecânica
Zezé Motta was
29 in A Banana Mecânica
as 'Marilda'.
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'.
Tue, Jan 09 1973
Poster of Cleo e Daniel
Cleo e Daniel
Zezé Motta was
25 in Cleo e Daniel
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
Thu, Mar 12 1970
Poster of Transplante de Mãe
Transplante de Mãe
Zezé Motta was
25 in Transplante de Mãe
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
Unreleased
Poster of Por Um Fio
Por Um Fio
Zezé Motta will be
80+ in Por Um Fio
as 'Tereza'.
Unreleased
Poster of La Bréa
La Bréa
Zezé Motta will be
80+ in La Bréa
as 'Herself - Interviewee'.
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
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'.
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
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 28 2023
Poster of Ouro Verde
Ouro Verde
Zezé Motta was
72+ in Ouro Verde
as 'D. Nénem'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 2017
Poster of 3%
3%
Zezé Motta was
72+ in 3%
as 'Nair'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 25 2016
Poster of Above Justice
Above Justice
Zezé Motta was
72+ in Above Justice
as 'Regina'.
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'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 31 2016
Poster of Boogie Oogie
Boogie Oogie
Zezé Motta was
70+ in Boogie Oogie
as 'Sebastiana Marques'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 08 2013
Poster of Sinhá Moça
Sinhá Moça
Zezé Motta was
61+ in Sinhá Moça
as 'Virgínia, a Bá'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 13 2006
Poster of Metamorphoses
Metamorphoses
Zezé Motta was
59+ in Metamorphoses
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 05 2001
Poster of Corpo Dourado
Corpo Dourado
Zezé Motta was
53+ in Corpo Dourado
as 'Liana Ribeiro'.
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'.
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)'.
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'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 17 1994
Poster of Helena
Helena
Zezé Motta was
42+ in Helena
as 'Malvina'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 26 1984
Poster of Grandes Nomes
Grandes Nomes
Zezé Motta was
35+ in Grandes Nomes
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 07 1980
Poster of Americana
Americana
Zezé Motta will be
80+ in Americana
First Air Date
Unreleased