Marcélia Cartaxo
Acting
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.
Born: October 27, 1963 · Cajazeiras, Paraíba, Brazil
Filmography (17)
State of Fear
2026
Actor: Dona Ângela
TV
New Bandits
2023
Actor: Zeza (Syzélia)
Pacarrete
2019
Actor: Pacarrete
TV
Velho Chico
2016
Actor: Josefa (Zefa)
Big Jet
2015
Actor
The History of Eternity
2014
Actor: Quercia
TV
O Canto da Sereia
2013
Actor: Salete
TV
Desejo Proibido
2007
Actor: Tonha
Baptism of Blood
2007
Actor: Nildes
Bog of Beasts
2006
Actor
Love for Sale
2006
Actor: Marcelia
Delicate Crime
2005
Actor
What Is It Worth?
2005
Actor: Adélia
Madame Satã
2002
Actor: Laurita
Amélia
2000
Actor: Dona Abadia
Cesium-137
1990
Actor: Mulher de Vavá
Hour of the Star
1985
Actor: Macabéa