Maria Gladys
Acting
Maria Gladys Mello da Silva (born 23 November 1939) is a Brazilian actress. Gladys made her acting debut in 1959 with Arthur Azevedo's play "O Mambembe" at the Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro. She earned recognition in the theater world by appearing topless in the publicity poster for the play "O Chão dos Penitentes". In 1964, she starred in Ruy Guerra's film "Os Fuzis," which won the Silver Bear in Berlin for directing and was nominated for a Golden Bear. She's considered the mother of marginal cinema. Being part of the resistance during the Brazilian dictatorship led Gladys to exile in London between 1965 and 1979. She is the maternal grandmother of actress Mia Goth.
Born: November 23, 1939 · Cachambi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Filmography (37)
Out of Sight
2022
Duas de Mim
2017
Rat Fever
2012
Aquele Beijo
2011
Não Se Preocupe, Nada Vai Dar Certo!
2011
The Joy
2010
If I Were You 2
2009
Negócio da China
2008
Golden Oldies
2008
If I Were You
2006
A Lua Me Disse
2005
Her Own Destiny
2004
O Beijo do Vampiro
2002
Um Anjo Caiu do Céu
2001
Salsa e Merengue
1996
Fera Ferida
1993
As Noivas de Copacabana
1992
High Art
1991
Killed the Family and Went to the Movies
1991
Top Model
1989
Vale Tudo
1988
Brega & Chique
1987
The Good Times Are Here: Let It All Hang Out
1985
Bar Esperanza
1983
Rio Babilonia
1982
Chico Anysio Show
1982
Os Doces Bárbaros
1977
Anchieta, José do Brasil
1977
The Agony
1976
Lucia McCartney, Call Girl
1971
My Sweet Orange Tree
1970
No Way, Spider
1970
Watch Out, Madame
1970
Sangue do Meu Sangue
1969
The Angel Was Born
1969
All the Women in the World
1966
The Guns
1964