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Zezé Motta Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1944-06-27

Birthplace:
Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Credits:
151 Total Roles

Zezé Motta

Acting

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Biography

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. In 2019, she received an Honorary Grand Othello.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2026 Mãe Bonifácia MOVIE Mãe Bonifácia
2026 A Nobreza do Amor TV Maria Amélia (Dona Menina)
2026 (In)Vulneráveis TV Self
2026 The Taste of the Blackberry MOVIE Self
2025 My Time Is Now MOVIE Self
2025 Milton Gonçalves, Além do Espetáculo MOVIE Self
2025 The Son of a Thousand Men MOVIE Narrator
2025 Dolores MOVIE Self
2025 Tributo: Neusa Borges MOVIE Self
2025 Abah and His Band MOVIE Titikaba

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