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Adriana Esteves

Acting 56 December 15, 1969

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Adriana Esteves Agostinho Brichta (born December 15, 1969) is a renowned Brazilian actress celebrated for her compelling performances in television and film. Born in Rio de Janeir…

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Adriana Esteves Agostinho Brichta (born December 15, 1969) is a renowned Brazilian actress celebrated for her compelling performances in television and film. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Adriana has become one of Brazil's most esteemed and versatile actresses, gaining critical acclaim and a vast fanbase. Esteves's breakthrough role came in the early 1990s when she starred in the popular telenovela "Renascer" (1993). Her portrayal of Mariana was widely praised and marked the beginning of her rise to fame. Following this, she continued to showcase her talent in a series of successful telenovelas, including "A Indomada" (1997), where she played the unforgettable character Lúcia Helena, and "Torre de Babel" (1998), portraying the determined and complex character Sandrinha. Adriana's versatility as an actress was further demonstrated with her role in "O Cravo e a Rosa" (2000), where she played the spirited Catarina Batista. This role solidified her status as a household name and showcased her ability to excel in comedic roles. In 2012, Esteves delivered one of her most iconic performances as Carminha in "Avenida Brasil." Her portrayal of the villainous earned her numerous awards and is considered one of the most memorable characters in Brazilian television history. This role not only demonstrated her depth and range as an actress but also left an indelible mark on Brazilian pop culture. In addition to her television success, Adriana Esteves has made significant contributions to Brazilian cinema. She has starred in several films, such as "As Meninas" (1995), "Trair e Coçar é Só Começar" (2006), and "Mundo Cão" (2016). Her performances in these films have further established her as a prominent figure in the Brazilian entertainment industry.

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2027
Avenida Brasil 2
TV show Carmen Lúcia Moreira de Souza Araújo (Carminha)
2025
Show 60 Anos
Movie Carmen Lúcia Moreira (Carminha)
2024
Crazy About You
TV show Mércia Alves / Sônia Rangel
2023
The Others
TV show Cibele Costa Gonçalves
2023
Marighella
TV show Clara
2022
Executive Order
Movie Isabel
2021
70 Anos Esta Noite
Movie
2021
Marighella
Movie Clara
2019
A Mother's Love
TV show Thelma Lopes Nunes
2019
As Vilãs Que Amamos
TV show
2018
Harassment
TV show Stela
2018
Loveling
Movie Sônia
2018
Second Chance
TV show Laura Bottini Maranhão (Laureta) / Cláudia
2016
Canastra Suja
Movie Maria
2016
Above Justice
TV show Fátima Libéria do Nascimento
2016
In Dog's Words
Movie Dilza

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2015
True Beauty
Movie Anita
2015
Ambitious Women
TV show Inês Ferraz Junqueira
2015
Happily Ever After?
TV show Tania Drummond
2015
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Dalva e Herivelto, Uma Canção de Amor - O Filme
Movie Dalva de Oliveira
2012
Brazil Avenue
TV show Carmem Lúcia Moreira de Araújo (Carminha)
2011
Dinossaurs & Robots
TV show Júlia Freire de Aquino Medeiros
2010
The Cariocas
TV show Celi
2010
Dalva e Herivelto: Uma Canção de Amor
TV show Dalva de Oliveira
2007
Toma Lá, Dá Cá
TV show Célia Regina Rocha Dassoin "Celinha"
2006
Cheating in Chains
Movie Olímpia
2005
A História de Rosa
Movie Rosa
2005
Once in a Blue Moon
TV show Heloísa Queiroz
2004
Her Own Destiny
TV show Nazaré Tedesco
2003
Kubanacan
TV show Lola / Lolta
2002
Student's Heart
TV show Amelinha (Amélia Mourão)
2000
Brava Gente
TV show Marina
2000
The Thorn and the Rose
TV show Catarina Batista
1999
O Trapalhão e a Luz Azul
Movie Juliana / Anajuli
1999
Tiradentes
Movie Bárbara Heliodora
1998
Tower of Babel
TV show Sandra da Silva (Sandrinha)
1997
A Indomada
TV show Lúcia Helena de Mendonça e Albuquerque / Eulália de Mendonça e Albuquerque (1ª fase)
1996
Razão de Viver
TV show Zilda
1995
As Meninas
Movie Lorena
1995
Decadence
TV show Carla Tavares Branco