Biography
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.
TV credits
Rated 2.0 out of 10
Sexo e as Negas
2014
Rated 7.5 out of 10
As Canalhas
2013
Rated 4.2 out of 10
That Kiss
2011
Rated 4.0 out of 10
Negócio da China
2008
Rated 5.7 out of 10
Once in a Blue Moon
2005
Rated 7.9 out of 10
Her Own Destiny
2004
Rated 6.4 out of 10
Love Bites
2002
Rated 6.1 out of 10
Um Anjo Caiu do Céu
2001
Rated 7.0 out of 10
Summer Affair
1998
Rated 7.0 out of 10
Salsa e Merengue
1996
Rated 7.6 out of 10
Fera Ferida
1993
Rated 6.6 out of 10
As Noivas de Copacabana
1992
Rated 8.5 out of 10
Tereza Batista
1992
Rated 8.6 out of 10
Delegacia de Mulheres
1989
Rated 7.2 out of 10
Top Model
1989
Rated 8.3 out of 10
Vale Tudo
1988
Rated 8.1 out of 10
Brega & Chique
1987
Rated 7.8 out of 10
Grande Sertão: Veredas
1985
Rated 8.8 out of 10
Padre Cícero
1984
Rated 9.0 out of 10
Chico Anysio Show
1982
Rated 7.5 out of 10
Brilhante
1981
Rated 8.0 out of 10
Obrigado, Doutor
1981
Rated 7.0 out of 10
Dez Vidas
1969
Rated 8.5 out of 10
Sangue do Meu Sangue
1969