Maria Ribeiro

She’s been everywhere, honestly. TV? Check. Theater? Big check. Movies? Of course. You might remember her from those Domingos de Oliveira plays—“Confissões de Adolescente” and “O Inimigo do Povo”—where she totally stole the show. On Rede Globo, she dipped into the classic soap opera world with “História de Amor” (that’s a Manoel Carlos joint, by the way), then popped up in “Mulher” and “Você Decide.” So, yeah, she’s kind of a staple in Brazilian entertainment. When it comes to the big screen, she didn’t just sit on the sidelines. She jumped right in with “O Xangô de Baker Street.” That was Miguel Farias’ take on Jô Soares’ best seller—super quirky, by the way—and you could just tell she was having fun with it. But if you really want to see her stretch her legs, check her out in “Tolerância.” She plays Anamaria, this electrifying, sensual young woman who shakes things up in all the best ways. The thing about her? She doesn’t just play roles; she brings this raw, honest energy that makes you forget you’re watching a performance. Doesn’t matter if she’s in a soap, a stage drama, or some offbeat film adaptation—she’s always got that spark. If you’re into layered characters and performances where you actually feel something, keep an eye on her. She’s not fading away anytime soon.