Maria Gladys
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- November 23, 1939
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Pedro e Nina TBA
Actor
Bowels of Hell 2026
Actor
The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus 2023
Actor
Out of Sight 2022
as Lisiê
Já que Ninguém me Tira Para Dançar 2021
as Self
Rio de Topless 2020
as Self
Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaos 2019
as Self
Anjos de Ipanema 2018
as Self
Quebranto 2018
Actor
Duas de Mim 2017
as Sonja
All of God's Creations 2015
Actor
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: As Noivas de Copacabana - O Filme 2015
as Dona Rita
The End of an Age 2014
as (voz)
Rat Fever 2012
as Stella Maris
Não Se Preocupe, Nada Vai Dar Certo! 2011
as Senhora 1
The Joy 2010
Actor
Belair 2009
Actor
If I Were You 2 2009
as Cida
Meu Nome é Dindi 2008
as Carmem
Life 2008
Actor
Golden Oldies 2008
as Dona Diamante
Pequenas Histórias 2007
as Dona Hanna
Guará, Ladrão de Estrelas 2006
Actor
If I Were You 2006
as Cida
Manual de Barros - Retrato do poeta quando coisa 2006
as voz
A Miss e o Dinossauro 2005
as Herself (archive footage)
Apolônio Brasil, Campeão da Alegria 2003
as The 'Babalu' Lady
Banda de Ipanema — Folia de Albino 2002
as Self
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional 1997
as Self
The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter 1996
as Follen
Flying Geraldo 1994
Actor
High Art 1991
as Woman Under Billboards
Killed the Family and Went to the Movies 1991
as Mother
Natal da Portela 1988
Actor
O Bebê 1987
Actor
Spray Jet 1986
as Housekeeper
Brás Cubas 1985
Actor
The Good Times Are Here: Let It All Hang Out 1985
as Alzira
Um Filme 100% Brasileiro 1985
Actor
Vinicius de Moraes, Um Rapaz de Família 1983
as Self
Bar Esperanza 1983
as Martha
Rio Babilonia 1982
Actor
The Giant of America 1980
Actor
Maria Gladys, Uma Atriz Brasileira 1979
as Self
Os Doces Bárbaros 1977
as Self (uncredited)
Anchieta, José do Brasil 1977
as Timbaúba
The Agony 1976
as Eva, a vidente
Bandalheira Infernal 1976
Actor
Lucia McCartney, Call Girl 1971
Actor
O Capitão Bandeira Contra o Dr. Moura Brasil 1971
as Gladys
Mangúe-Bangúe 1971
Actor
Sangue Quente em Tarde Fria 1970
Actor
É Simonal 1970
Actor
The Rowdy Family 1970
as Odalisca
My Sweet Orange Tree 1970
as Professora
No Way, Spider 1970
Actor
Watch Out, Madame 1970
as Cremilda
Copacabana Fools Me 1969
as Currada da Barra
The Angel Was Born 1969
as Amiga
Edu, Coração de Ouro 1968
as Neusinha
How Are You, Well? 1968
Actor
All the Women in the World 1966
Actor
Um Diamante e Cinco Balas 1966
Actor
- Canalha em Crise
Canalha em Crise 1965
Actor
The Guns 1964
as Luísa
Pretty But Wicked 1963
as Uma das irmãs de Rita
Credits from TMDB.