Person file · Acting
Maria Gladys
Born 1939-11-23Cachambi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Bowels of HellRoleThe Long Voyage of the Yellow BusRoleOut of SightLisiêJá que Ninguém me Tira Para DançarSelfRio de ToplessSelfNeville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and ChaosSelfAnjos de IpanemaSelfQuebrantoRoleDuas de MimSonjaAll of God's CreationsRoleLuz, Câmera, 50 Anos: As Noivas de Copacabana - O FilmeDona RitaThe End of an Age(voz)Rat FeverStella MarisNão Se Preocupe, Nada Vai Dar Certo!Senhora 1The JoyRoleBelairRoleIf I Were You 2CidaMeu Nome é DindiCarmemLifeRoleGolden OldiesDona DiamantePequenas HistóriasDona HannaGuará, Ladrão de EstrelasRoleIf I Were YouCidaManual de Barros - Retrato do poeta quando coisavoz