Maria Gladys

About

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

Fera FeridaSeries • 1993Her Own DestinySeries • 2004Chico Anysio ShowSeries • 1982Vale TudoSeries • 1988Um Anjo Caiu do CéuSeries • 2001Sangue do Meu SangueSeries • 1969Summer AffairSeries • 1998Top ModelSeries • 1989Love BitesSeries • 2002Dez VidasSeries • 1969Salsa e MerengueSeries • 1996Negócio da ChinaSeries • 2008Brega & ChiqueSeries • 1987Once in a Blue MoonSeries • 2005Obrigado, DoutorSeries • 1981That KissSeries • 2011BrilhanteSeries • 1981As CanalhasSeries • 2013If I Were You 2Movie • 2009Killed the Family and Went to the MoviesMovie • 1991If I Were YouMovie • 2006All the Women in the WorldMovie • 1966Golden OldiesMovie • 2008The GunsMovie • 1964