Adriana Esteves
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 15, 1969 (age 56)
- Birthplace
- Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Biography
Adriana Esteves Agostinho Brichta (born December 15, 1969) is a renowned Brazilian actress celebrated for her compelling performances in television and film. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Adriana has become one of Brazil's most esteemed and versatile actresses, gaining critical acclaim and a vast fanbase. Esteves's breakthrough role came in the early 1990s when she starred in the popular telenovela "Renascer" (1993). Her portrayal of Mariana was widely praised and marked the beginning of her rise to fame. Following this, she continued to showcase her talent in a series of successful telenovelas, including "A Indomada" (1997), where she played the unforgettable character Lúcia Helena, and "Torre de Babel" (1998), portraying the determined and complex character Sandrinha. Adriana's versatility as an actress was further demonstrated with her role in "O Cravo e a Rosa" (2000), where she played the spirited Catarina Batista. This role solidified her status as a household name and showcased her ability to excel in comedic roles. In 2012, Esteves delivered one of her most iconic performances as Carminha in "Avenida Brasil." Her portrayal of the villainous earned her numerous awards and is considered one of the most memorable characters in Brazilian television history. This role not only demonstrated her depth and range as an actress but also left an indelible mark on Brazilian pop culture. In addition to her television success, Adriana Esteves has made significant contributions to Brazilian cinema. She has starred in several films, such as "As Meninas" (1995), "Trair e Coçar é Só Começar" (2006), and "Mundo Cão" (2016). Her performances in these films have further established her as a prominent figure in the Brazilian entertainment industry.
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Filmography
Avenida Brasil 2
TV · as Carminha · 7 eps
Show 60 Anos
Movie · as Carmen Lúcia Moreira (Carminha)
Crazy About You
TV · as Mércia Alves / Sônia Rangel · 173 eps
The Others
TV · as Cibele Costa Gonçalves · 36 eps
Marighella
TV · as Clara · 4 eps
Executive Order
Movie · as Isabel
70 Anos Esta Noite
Movie
Marighella
Movie · as Clara
As Vilãs Que Amamos
TV · 16 eps
A Mother's Love
TV · as Thelma Lopes Nunes · 125 eps
Loveling
Movie · as Sônia
Second Chance
TV · as Laura Bottini Maranhão (Laureta) / Cláudia · 155 eps
Harassment
TV · as Stela · 10 eps
In Dog's Words
Movie · as Dilza
Canastra Suja
Movie · as Maria
Above Justice
TV · as Fátima Libéria do Nascimento · 20 eps
True Beauty
Movie · as Anita
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Dalva e Herivelto, Uma Canção de Amor - O Filme
Movie · as Dalva de Oliveira
Ambitious Women
TV · as Inês Ferraz Junqueira · 143 eps
Happily Ever After?
TV · as Tania Drummond · 10 eps
Brazil Avenue
TV · as Carmem Lúcia Moreira de Araújo (Carminha) · 179 eps
Dinossaurs & Robots
TV · as Júlia Freire de Aquino Medeiros · 179 eps
Dalva and Herivelto, A Love Song
TV · as Dalva de Oliveira · 5 eps
The Cariocas
TV · as Celi · 10 eps
Toma Lá, Dá Cá
TV · as Célia Regina Rocha Dassoin "Celinha" · 91 eps
Cheating in Chains
Movie · as Olímpia
A História de Rosa
Movie · as Rosa
Once in a Blue Moon
TV · as Heloísa Queiroz · 143 eps
Belíssima
TV · as Stella (voz) · 2 eps
Her Own Destiny
TV · as Nazaré Tedesco · 7 eps
Kubanacan
TV · as Lola / Lolta · 227 eps
Student's Heart
TV · as Amelinha (Amélia Mourão) · 185 eps
The Thorn and the Rose
TV · as Catarina Batista · 221 eps
Brava Gente
TV · as Marina · 1 ep
Tiradentes
Movie · as Bárbara Heliodora
O Trapalhão e a Luz Azul
Movie · as Juliana / Anajuli
Tower of Babel
TV · as Sandra da Silva (Sandrinha) · 203 eps
A Indomada
TV · as Lúcia Helena de Mendonça e Albuquerque / Eulália de Mendonça e Albuquerque (1ª fase) · 203 eps
Razão de Viver
TV · as Zilda · 185 eps
As Meninas
Movie · as Lorena
Decadence
TV · as Carla Tavares Branco · 12 eps
Jequitibá
TV · as Mariana Paiva Ferreira · 216 eps
Pedra Sobre Pedra
TV · as Marina Batista · 179 eps
Inspector Faustão and the Vagabond
Movie · as Singer
My Love, My Torment
TV · as Patrícia Mello · 173 eps
Top Model
TV · as Cristina "Tininha" · 197 eps
Delegacia de Mulheres
TV · as Malú · 1 ep
Vale Tudo
TV · as Modelo · 1 ep
Caso Especial
TV · as Marina · 1 ep