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Adriana Esteves
Actor, ProducerBorn December 15, 1969 (55 years)
Adriana Esteves Agostinho Brichta (Rio de Janeiro, 15 de dezembro de 1969) is a renowned Brazilian actress celebrated for her compelling performances in television and film. Born on December 15, 1969, 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 Carminha 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.
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 Carminha 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.
Filmography
| 2024 | Mania de Você (TV Series) · as Mércia |
| 2023 | The Others (TV Series) · as Cibele Costa Gonçalves |
| 2023 | Marighella (TV Series) · as Clara |
| 2021 | |
| 2021 | É Tudo Novela! (TV Series) · as Carminha |
| 2020 | Executive Order · as Isabel |
| 2019 | Mother's Love (TV Series) · as Thelma |
| 2019 | As Vilãs Que Amamos (TV Series) |
| 2019 | Marighella · as Clara |
| 2018 | Harrassment (TV Series) · as Stela |
| 2018 | Segundo Sol (TV Series) · as Laura Bottini Maranhão (laureta) / Cláudia |
| 2018 | Loveling · as Sônia |
| 2016 | Canastra Suja · as Maria |
| 2016 | Above Justice (TV Series) · as Fátima |
| 2016 | In Dog's Words · as Dilza |
| 2015 | Real Beleza · as Anita |
| 2015 | Ambitious Women (TV Series) · as Inês Ferraz Junqueira |
| 2015 | Happily Ever After? (2015) (TV Series) · as Tania Drummond |
| 2015 | Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Dalva e Herivelto, Uma Canção de Amor - O Filme · as Dalva De Oliveira |
| 2012 | Avenida Brasil (TV Series) · as Carmem Lúcia Moreira De Araújo (carminha) |
| 2011 | Dinosaurs & Robots (TV Series) · as Júlia Freire De Aquino Medeiros |
| 2010 | The Cariocas (TV Series) · as Celi |
| 2010 | Dalva e Herivelto: Uma Canção de Amor (TV Series) · as Dalva De Oliveira |
| 2006 | Cheating in Chains · as Olímpia |
| 2005 | Toma Lá, Dá Cá (TV Series) · as Célia Regina Rocha Dassoin "celinha" |
| 2005 | Belíssima (TV Series) · as Stella |
| 2005 | A Lua Me Disse (TV Series) · as Heloísa Queiroz |
| 2004 | Senhora do Destino (TV Series) · as Nazaré Tedesco |
| 2003 | Kubanacan (TV Series) · as Lola / Lolta |
| 2002 | Coração de Estudante (TV Series) · as Amelinha (amélia Mourão) |
| 2000 | Brava Gente (TV Series) · as Marina |
| 2000 | The Thorn and the Rose (TV Series) · as Catarina Batista |
| 1999 | O Trapalhão e a Luz Azul · as Juliana / Anajuli |
| 1999 | Tiradentes · as Bárbara Heliodora |
| 1998 | Torre de Babel (TV Series) · as Sandra Da Silva (sandrinha) |
| 1998 | Mulher (TV Series) · as Liliana |
| 1997 | A Indomada (TV Series) · as Lúcia Helena De Mendonça E Albuquerque / Eulália De Mendonça E Albuquerque (1ª Fase) |
| 1995 | As Meninas · as Lorena |
| 1995 | Decadência (TV Series) · as Carla Tavares Branco |
| 1995 | The Comedy of the Private Life (TV Series) · as Maria Helena |
| 1994 | Teen Confessions (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1993 | Jequitiba (TV Series) · as Mariana Paiva Ferreira |
| 1992 | Você Decide (TV Series) · as Ana |
| 1992 | Pedra Sobre Pedra (TV Series) · as Marina |
| 1991 | Inspector Faustão and the Vagabond · as Singer |
| 1990 | Meu Bem, Meu Mal (TV Series) · as Patrícia Mello |
| 1989 | Top Model (TV Series) · as Cristina "tininha" |
| 1988 | Vale Tudo (1988) (TV Series) · as Modelo (1988) |
| 1974 | Roberto Carlos Especial (TV Series) · as (segment "eu Quero Apenas") |