Maria Gladys
Born Nov 23, 1939 · Cachambi, 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.
Known for
Bowels of Hell
2026
The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
2023
Out of Sight
2022
Duas de Mim
2017
All of God's Creations
2015
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: As Noivas de Copacabana - O Filme
2015
Sexo e as Negas
2014
The End of an Age
2014
As Canalhas
2013
Rat Fever
2012
That Kiss
2011
Não Se Preocupe, Nada Vai Dar Certo!
2011
The Joy
2010
If I Were You 2
2009
Belair
2009
Negócio da China
2008
Life
2008
Golden Oldies
2008
Pequenas Histórias
2007
If I Were You
2006
Once in a Blue Moon
2005
Her Own Destiny
2004
Apolônio Brasil, Campeão da Alegria
2003
Love Bites
2002
Um Anjo Caiu do Céu
2001
Summer Affair
1998
Salsa e Merengue
1996
The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter
1996
Fera Ferida
1993
As Noivas de Copacabana
1992
Tereza Batista
1992
High Art
1991
Killed the Family and Went to the Movies
1991
Top Model
1989
Delegacia de Mulheres
1989
Vale Tudo
1988
Natal da Portela
1988
Brega & Chique
1987
O Bebê
1987
Spray Jet
1986
Grande Sertão: Veredas
1985
Um Filme 100% Brasileiro
1985
The Good Times Are Here: Let It All Hang Out
1985
Brás Cubas
1985
Padre Cícero
1984
Bar Esperanza
1983
Chico Anysio Show
1982
Rio Babilonia
1982
Obrigado, Doutor
1981
Brilhante
1981
The Giant of America
1980
Anchieta, José do Brasil
1977
The Agony
1976
Bandalheira Infernal
1976
O Capitão Bandeira Contra o Dr. Moura Brasil
1971
Lucia McCartney, Call Girl
1971
Mangúe-Bangúe
1971
The Hullabaloo Family
1970
Watch Out, Madame
1970
My Sweet Orange Tree
1970
Sangue Quente em Tarde Fria
1970
No way, Spider
1970
É Simonal
1970
Sangue do Meu Sangue
1969
Dez Vidas
1969
The Angel Was Born
1969
Copacabana Fools Me
1969
Edu, Coração de Ouro
1968
How Are You, Well?
1968
Um Diamante e Cinco Balas
1966
All the Women in the World
1966
The Guns
1964
Pretty But Wicked
1963