Quick Facts
Born:
1963-10-27
Birthplace:
Cajazeiras, Paraíba, Brazil
Credits:
58 Total Roles
Marcélia Cartaxo
Acting
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Biography
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.
Known For
Hour of the Star
Macabéa
Madame Satã
Laurita
Love for Sale
Marcelia
State of Fear
Dona Ângela
New Bandits
Zeza (Syzélia)
Bog of Beasts
Self
Baptism of Blood
Nildes
Pacarrete
Pacarrete
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | State of Fear MOVIE | Dona Ângela |
| 2025 | Gravidade MOVIE | Joana |
| 2025 | Guerreiros do Sol TV | Generosa Alencar |
| 2025 | Lispectorante MOVIE | Glória Hartman |
| 2024 | Umbilina e Sua Grande Rival MOVIE | Umbilina |
| 2024 | Batalha de Flores MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | New Bandits TV | Zeza (Syzélia) |
| 2022 | The Mother MOVIE | Maria |
| 2021 | A Praia do Fim do Mundo MOVIE | Helena |
| 2020 | Candango: Memoirs from a Festival MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |