Adriana Esteves
Adriana Esteves Agostinho Brichta (Rio de Janeiro, 15 de dezembro de 1969) is a renowned Brazilian actress celebrated for her compelling performances in television and film. Born on December 15, 1969, 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 Carminha 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.
Known For
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- 2024 · Crazy About You as Mércia
- 2023 · The Others as Cibele Costa Gonçalves
- 2023 · Marighella as Clara
- 2022 · Executive Order as Isabel
- 2021 · É Tudo Novela! as Carminha
- 2021 · 70 Anos Esta Noite as
- 2021 · Marighella as Clara
- 2019 · A Mother's Love as Thelma
- 2019 · As Vilãs Que Amamos as
- 2018 · Harassment as Stela
- 2018 · Loveling as Sônia
- 2018 · Second Chance as Laura Bottini Maranhão (Laureta) / Cláudia
- 2016 · Canastra Suja as Maria
- 2016 · Above Justice as Fátima
- 2016 · In Dog's Words as Dilza
- 2015 · Real Beleza as Anita
- 2015 · Ambitious Women as Inês Ferraz Junqueira
- 2015 · Happily Ever After? as Tania Drummond
- 2015 · Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Dalva e Herivelto, Uma Canção de Amor - O Filme as Dalva de Oliveira
- 2012 · Brazil Avenue as Carmem Lúcia Moreira de Araújo (Carminha)
- 2011 · Dinossaurs & Robots as Júlia Freire de Aquino Medeiros
- 2010 · As Cariocas as Celi
- 2010 · Dalva e Herivelto: Uma Canção de Amor as Dalva de Oliveira
- 2007 · Toma Lá, Dá Cá as Célia Regina Rocha Dassoin "Celinha"
- 2006 · Cheating in Chains as Olímpia
- 2005 · História de Amor as Rosa
- 2005 · A Lua Me Disse as Heloísa Queiroz
- 2004 · Senhora do Destino as Nazaré Tedesco
- 2003 · Kubanacan as Lola / Lolta
- 2002 · Coração de Estudante as Amelinha (Amélia Mourão)
- 2000 · O Cravo e a Rosa as Catarina Batista
- 1999 · O Trapalhão e a Luz Azul as Juliana / Anajuli
- 1999 · Tiradentes as Bárbara Heliodora
- 1998 · Torre de Babel as Sandra da Silva (Sandrinha)
- 1997 · A Indomada as Lúcia Helena de Mendonça e Albuquerque / Eulália de Mendonça e Albuquerque (1ª fase)
- 1995 · As Meninas as Lorena
- 1995 · Decadência as Carla Tavares Branco
- 1993 · Renascer as Mariana Paiva Ferreira
- 1992 · Pedra Sobre Pedra as Marina
- 1991 · Inspector Faustão and the Vagabond as Singer
- 1990 · Meu Bem, Meu Mal as Patrícia Mello
- 1989 · Top Model as Cristina "Tininha"