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Karim Aïnouz is an award-winning film director and screenwriter. He was born to a Brazilian mother and an Algerian father.
Aïnouz debuted as feature director with "Madame Satã" (Cannes Un Certain Regard 2002). Other works include "Nardjes A."(Berlin Panorama 2020), "Central Airport THF" (Berlin Amnesty Prize 2018), "Futuro Beach" (Berlin Competition 2014), "The Silver Cliff" (Cannes Director's Fortnight 2011), and "Love for Sale" (Venice Horizons 2006). In 2008, Aïnouz has co-directed the TV series Alice for HBO Latin America.
His latest feature, "The Invisible Life", premiered in Cannes Un Certain Regard in May 2019 where it received the Main Award and more than 50 prizes worldwide.
Aïnouz is also a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.- Aira Ferreira is a Brazilian fashion model. Ferreira debuted at Alberta Ferretti in 2016. The next year she walked for Christian Dior, Tommy Hilfiger, JW Anderson, Roland Mouret, Missoni, Versace, Bottega Veneta, Dolce & Gabbana, Saint Laurent, Coach New York, Elie Saab, Chanel, Giambattista Valli, Victoria Beckham, Brandon Maxwell, Tory Burch, Erdem, Azzedine Alaïa, Zara, and Tom Ford. Ferreira appeared in an Elle Italia editorial in June 2019. She has modeled in advertising campaigns for brands including Michael Kors, Calvin Klein Collection, and Prabal Gurung. Ferreira was also cast in campaigns for Prada.
- Actress
- Producer
- Soundtrack
Denise Dumont is considered the typical girl from Rio de Janeiro. Born in the state of Ceará, Brazil, in a family of artists, she is the only daughter of musician Humberto Teixeira with pianist Margarida Polis Teixeira. Her father Humberto, known as "Doctor Baião", died in 1979, was co-author of the famous popular song "Asa Branca, and is considered one of the greatest Brazilian composers ever, inventor of a new rhythm: the "Baião". Denise began her career in the soap-opera O Semideus (1973), in 1973, a Globo TV production. Considered in the end of 1970s one of the most beautiful and talented actress of her generation, she posed for Brazilian Playboy in 1980. Then, she was one of the biggest sex symbols of Brazil. Her main success on television was soaps "Marrom Glcé" (1979), Marina (1980), when she played the title role, and "Voltei pra Vce" (1983). On the big screen, she was the actress in leading roles in Terror e Êxtase (1979), Filhos e Amantes (1982) and Rio Babilonia (1983). In 1985, she began her international career. Appeared in Hector Babenco's Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985). In 1987, she was chosen by Woody Allen to play a parody of the Brazilian bombshell, singer Carmen Miranda, in Radio Days (1987), singing "Tico-tico no Fubá", a Miranda's great hit. Settled since the end of 1980s in New York, Denise has two children: Diogo (27) with Brazilian actor Claudio Marzo, and Anna Bella Chapman-Smith (16), with British writer Matthew Chapman, great-grandson of Charles Darwin.- Actor
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Gero Camilo was born on 18 December 1970 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. He is an actor and director, known for Man on Fire (2004), Carandiru (2003) and Sound & Fury (2009).- Actor
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Antônio José Rodrigues Cavalcante, better known as Tom Cavalcante, was born in Fortaleza. The actor, announcer, presenter and comedian is known mainly for his talent for impersonations and his diverse characters. Tom has shown a talent for mimicking sounds and gestures since he was a child and has made a career from these skills. The comedian debuted on television in 1992 in the show "Escolinha do Professor Raimundo", on TV Globo, where he stayed for many years. From 1996 to 1999, he was part of the cast of "Sai de Baixo" with the famous character Ribamar. From 2000 to 2001, he starred in the show "MegaTom". In 2002, he joined the cast of "Zorra Total," and his participation was marked by the character Piti Bicha. In 2003, the artist went to Rede Record with the show "Show do Tom". From 2016 to 2019, he was the lead on the comedy show "Multi Tom" on the Multishow channel. In 2018 and 2019, he was on the comedy series ""Dr. Darcy"". And in 2020 and 2021, Tom starred in the show "Faz Teu Nome" alongside comedian Tirullipa. In cinema, Tom acted in the film "Os Parças" in 2017, "Os Parças 2", and in the film "Sai de Baixo" in 2019. The actor has received several awards for his work. He won the Troféu Imprensa five times, was chosen Best Comedian three times in the Best of the Year Awards, of Domingão do Faustão, was chosen by Isto É Gente in 2007 as the Personality of the Year, among others. In 2021 he hosted the reality show "LOL: Last One Laughing Brazil", on Amazon Prime Video.- Actor
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- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Milton Moraes was born in 1930 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. He was an actor and writer, known for O Espigão (1974), Bonitinha Mas Ordinária ou Otto Lara Rezende (1981) and Maria Bonita, Rainha do Cangaço (1968). He died on 15 February 1993 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.- Tadeu Mello was born on 22 May 1965 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. He is an actor, known for Port of Miracles (2001), Lisbela and the Prisoner (2003) and Today Is Maria's Day (2005).
- Igor Jansen was born on 15 April 2004 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. He is an actor, known for As Aventuras de Poliana (2018), As Aventuras de Poliana: O Filme (2023) and World's First Christmas (2023).
- Editor
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Guto Parente (Fortaleza, Brazil, 1983) has written and directed 17 movies - 7 shorts and 10 feature films. He's one of the most prolific Brazilian filmmakers of his generation and his films have been exhibited at important international film festivals such as Tribeca, San Sebastián, Rotterdam, Locarno, BFI London, among others. His last feature film, "A Strange Path", won all the International Competition Prizes at the Tribeca Festival 2023 (Best Film, Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay and Best Performance).- Sound Department
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Márcio Câmara was born in 1963 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. He is a director and writer, known for Mutum (2007), To the Left of the Father (2001) and Pacarrete (2019).- Actress
- Music Department
- Additional Crew
Maria Carlos Sotto Mayor was born on 9 June 1961 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. She is an actress, known for The Loner (1987), Le Marginal (1983) and C'est facile et ça peut rapporter... 20 ans (1983).- Actress
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Ana Maria Miranda was born on 19 August 1951 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. She is an actress and writer, known for Quem é Beta? (1973), Tatu Bola (1971) and Un animal doué de déraison (1976). She was previously married to Arduíno Colassanti.- Director
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Zelito Viana was born on May 5, 1938 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil as José Viana Paula de Oliveira. He is a director and producer, known for Avaeté - Semente da Vingança (1985), Morte e Vida Severina (1977) and Villa-Lobos - Uma Vida de Paixão (2000). He is married to Vera Maria de Paula.
He was honored in numerous Festivals for his work and became a reference in Brazilian cinema.- Director
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Left Brazil when she was 19 years old and studied journalism in Rome. After graduating she lived in Switzerland, Germany, England and Norway before heading back to Brazil. In 1995 she returned to London and in 1997 Carla started working for the BBC where she stayed until 2005. She speaks several languages, four of them fluently and lives in south east London with her two children.- Cinematographer
- Editor
- Director
Petrus Cariry was born on December 28, 1977 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. He is a director and cinematographer, known for O Grão (2007), Mãe e Filha (2011), Clarisse ou Alguma Coisa Sobre Nós Dois (2015) and O Barco (2018). He directed some short movies such as Dos Restos e das Solidões (2006), A Montanha Mágica (2009) and O Som do Tempo (2010).- Director
- Producer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Del Rangel was born in 1955 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. He was a director and producer, known for Vende-se Um Véu de Noiva (2009), Cambalacho (1986) and Contos de Lygia (1999). He was married to Regina Duarte. He died on 16 July 2020 in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.- Claudio Jaborandy was born in 1966 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. He is an actor, known for The History of Eternity (2014), Latitude Zero (2001) and Náufrago (1998).
- Epaminondas de Souza was born in 1928 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. He was an actor, known for Só Naquela Base (1960), Chico Fumaça (1958) and O Boca de Ouro (1957). He died on 27 October 2004 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Nildo Parente was born in 1934 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. He was an actor, known for São Bernardo (1972), Tropical Paradise (2007) and Celebrity (2003). He died on 31 January 2011 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Visual Effects
- Director
- Writer
Ivan Lima was born on 21 February 1987 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. He is a director and writer, known for Total Recall (2012), John Carter (2012) and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021).- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Milton Alencar was born in 1952 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. He is a director and writer, known for Garrincha: Estrela Solitária (2003), Estranhas Relações (1983) and Fruto do Amor (1981).- Jorge Pontual was born on 14 August 1967 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. He is an actor, known for O Dono do Mundo (1991), A Viagem (1994) and Tiro & Queda (1999). He was previously married to Lavínia Vlasak.
- Mariana Costa was born on 1 November 2001 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. She is an actress, known for De Repente, Miss! (2024) and Time Hustler (2022).
- Actor
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Falcão was born on 16 September 1957 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. He is an actor, known for Copa de Elite (2014), A Indomada (1997) and C.I.C - Central de Inteligência Cearense.- Arassary de Oliveira was born on 1 December 1933 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. She was an actress, known for Tocaia no Asfalto (1962), Maria da Praia (1951) and Bahia de Todos os Santos (1960). She died in 2005 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
- Fernando Wellington was born on 17 October 1978 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. He is an actor, known for Escolinha do Professor Raimundo (1990), História de Amor (1995) and Trail of Lies (2013).
- Jorge Gurgel was born on 25 January 1977 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. He has been married to Zoila Frausto since 19 February 2011.
- Camera and Electrical Department
Chico Albuquerque was born on 25 April 1917 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. He is known for It's All True: Based on an Unfinished Film by Orson Welles (1993). He died on 26 December 2000 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.- Karla Karenina was born in 1968 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. She is an actress, known for Edge of Desire (2017), Area Q. (2011) and Morde & Assopra (2011).
- Iris Bustamante was born on 28 April 1969 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. She is an actress, known for A História de Ana Raio e Zé Trovão (1990), Bambuluá (2000) and Anjo de Mim (1996).
- Daniella Cartwright was born on 25 January 1994 in Fortaleza, Brazil. She is an actress, known for C.I.C - Central de Inteligência Cearense, O Melhor Amigo and Drama Universitário (2020).
- Sílvia Salgado was born on 3 May 1950 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. She is an actress, known for Dores & Amores (2010), Pages of Life (2006) and O Cortiço (1978).
- Aderbal Freire Filho was born on 8 May 1941 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. He was an actor, known for Juventude (2008), Paixão e Acaso (2012) and Teen's Confessions (1994). He was married to Marieta Severo. He died on 9 August 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Producer
Wolney Oliveira was born in 1960 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. He is a director and writer, known for Milagre em Juazeiro (1999), Os últimos cangaceiros (2011) and Sabor a mí (1992).- Hermes Franca was born on 27 August 1974 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.
- Rachel de Queiroz was born on 17 November 1910 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. She was a writer, known for As Três Marias (1980), The Bandit (1953) and Dôra Doralina (1982). She was married to Oyama de Macedo and José Auto da Cruz Oliveira. She died on 4 November 2003 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Sound Department
- Composer
- Director
Danilo Carvalho was born on 13 November 1972 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Danilo is a composer and director, known for Futuro Beach (2014), Clarisse or Something About Us (2015) and Tattoo (2013).- Visual Effects
- Animation Department
Antonio Neto was born on 23 March 1985 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Antonio is known for Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019) and The Fall Guy (2024).- Actor
- Cinematographer
- Editor
Angelo Lopes was born on 14 June 1976 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. He is an actor and cinematographer, known for Wastelander-Alternate Edit (2017), Wastelander (2018) and Gunheavy (2008).- Herman Lima was born on 11 May 1897 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Herman was a writer, known for Tigipió - Uma Questão de Amor e Honra (1985). Herman died on 21 June 1981 in Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
- Thiago Alves was born on 3 October 1983 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.
- Marcus Aurelio was born on 18 August 1973 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.
- Lilian Ramos was born on 27 February 1964 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. She is an actress, known for A Rota do Brilho (1990), Ritual of Death (1990) and Hola Raffaella (1992).
- Alec Bessa is a Brazilian actor. He has been acting since the age of six in plays, television commercials and short films.His first acting job was a publicity stunt for UNICEF, at the age of six. He does more audiovisual work. Studied Theater at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC) He is best known for his work in "Figuras no Espelho", "Quero ser Helena" and "Morte no Condomínio".
- Composer
- Music Department
- Additional Crew
Marlui Miranda was born on 12 October 1949 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. She is a composer, known for Hans Staden (1999), At Play in the Fields of the Lord (1991) and Jari (1980).- Wilson Gouveia was born on 3 October 1978 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. He is an actor, known for Miami Heat (2021), The Ultimate Fighter (2005) and AFC 2: Absolute Fighting Championship (1997).
- Actress
- Writer
Majô De Castro was born in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. She is known for Mandacaru (1997), Notícias do fim do mundo (2019) and Bela Donna (1998).- B. de Paiva was born on 6 November 1932 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. He is an actor, known for Tigipió - Uma Questão de Amor e Honra (1985), A Volta do Filho Pródigo (1978) and O Calor da Pele (1993).
- Mário Jardel was born on 18 September 1973 in Fortaleza, Brazil.
- Esdras Guimarães was born in 1921 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. He is an actor, known for Está com Tudo (1952) and O Homem de Papel (1976).