Adriana Esteves

Born: 1969-12-15

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.


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as Isabel
Released: 2022-04-14

In a dystopian future, the Brazilian government decrees a measure that forces black citizens to...

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Marighella

as Clara
Released: 2021-01-29

Afro-Brazilian poet and politician, the legendary Carlos Marighella. Driven to fight against the...

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Canastra Suja

as Maria
Released: 2016-10-09

Batista and Maria form a couple who, apparently, are very happy in their marriage. However, the...

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Loveling

as Sônia
Released: 2018-08-03

On the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, Irene has only a few days to overcome her anxiety and renew...

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Cheating in Chains

as Olímpia
Released: 2006-08-25

Olímpia loves her bosses, Inês and Eduardo. Eduardo loves Inês, his wife, who loves Eduardo, her...

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Real Beleza

as Anita
Released: 2015-07-13

Photographer gets involved with a family as he seeks for a new model in a small town.

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In Dog's Words

as Dilza
Released: 2016-03-17

São Paulo, 2007. Santana works as a dogcatcher, picking up stray animals. He is a friendly guy,...

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As Meninas

as Lorena
Released: 1995-12-08

During the military dictatorship in Brazil, Lorena, Lia and Ana Clara, three university students...

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70 Anos Esta Noite

as uncredited
Released: 2021-12-21

With the participation of great stars of television drama, the documentary promotes an emotional...

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Inspector Faustão and the Vagabond

as Singer
Released: 1991-04-20

Faustão, a fruit seller, is selected by God himself to become Inspector Faustão, defender of the...

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Tiradentes

as Bárbara Heliodora
Released: 1999-06-12

The story of one of the most important Brazilian heroes, Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, known as...

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O Trapalhão e a Luz Azul

as Juliana / Anajuli
Released: 1999-12-17

David, a rock singer, and Didi, his assistant, are transported to a distant world. They must...

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Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Dalva e Herivelto, Uma Canção de Amor - O Filme

as Dalva de Oliveira
Released: 2015-01-15

The singer Dalva de Oliveira and the composer Herivelto Martins lived intensely on the stage and...

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História de Amor

as Rosa
Released: 2005-04-28

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Crazy About You

as Mércia
First aired: 2024-09-09

The story begins with the ambiguous relationship between friends Viola and Luma, who seem...

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Brazil Avenue

as Carmem Lúcia Moreira de Araújo (Carminha)
First aired: 2012-03-26

Brazil Avenue is a dynamic, lifelike, and modern telenovela that reveals how unrelenting...

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Top Model

as Cristina "Tininha"
First aired: 1989-09-18

Maria Eduarda "Duda" Pinheiro is a successful top model. After being hired to model Covery brand...

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Kubanacan

as Lola / Lolta
First aired: 2003-05-05

The story begins in 1951 in Kubanacan, a small Caribbean island country known as a"banana...

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Torre de Babel

as Sandra da Silva (Sandrinha)
First aired: 1998-05-25

The former expert in fireworks, José Clementino gets a job as a bricklayer in the construction...

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Coração de Estudante

as Amelinha (Amélia Mourão)
First aired: 2002-02-25

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Ambitious Women

as Inês Ferraz Junqueira
First aired: 2015-03-16

In Ambitious Women, all levels of ambition are revealed in a plot full of greed, revenge and...

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Renascer

as Mariana Paiva Ferreira
First aired: 1993-03-08

Jose Inocencio had innocence only as part of his name, but only those who new him well could...

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O Cravo e a Rosa

as Catarina Batista
First aired: 2000-06-26

O Cravo e a Rosa is a Brazilian telenovela produced and broadcast by Rede Globo. It ran from...

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Pedra Sobre Pedra

as Marina
First aired: 1992-01-06

Pedra Sobre Pedra is a Brazilian telenovela produced by Rede Globo from January 6 to July 31,...

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Senhora do Destino

as Nazaré Tedesco
First aired: 2004-06-28

A story about people who succeed in life thanks to nothing but their own efforts. Maria do Carmo...

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Dinossaurs & Robots

as Júlia Freire de Aquino Medeiros
First aired: 2011-03-21

An innovative telenovela set against the backdrop of the discovery of ancient fossils by a top...

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A Indomada

as Lúcia Helena de Mendonça e Albuquerque / Eulália de Mendonça e Albuquerque (1ª fase)
First aired: 1997-02-17

A Indomada is a Brazilian telenovela produced and aired by Globo February 17 to October 11,...

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Meu Bem, Meu Mal

as Patrícia Mello
First aired: 1990-10-29

Meu Bem, Meu Mal is a Brazilian telenovela produced and displayed at the time of 18 hours by...

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A Lua Me Disse

as Heloísa Queiroz
First aired: 2005-04-18

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A Mother's Love

as Thelma
First aired: 2019-11-25

Lurdes is a mother of five who tirelessly seeks for Domenico, a child of hers who was sold by...

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Toma Lá, Dá Cá

as Célia Regina Rocha Dassoin "Celinha"
First aired: 2007-08-07

Brazilian comedy about two couples living next to each other in the same building. This show...

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Above Justice

as Fátima
First aired: 2016-08-22

In this realistic and touching series told in an innovative format, seemingly independent plots...

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As Cariocas

as Celi
First aired: 2010-10-19

"The Cariocas", a series in ten stand-alone episodes, tells the story of ten modern-day women...

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The Others

as Cibele Costa Gonçalves
First aired: 2023-05-31

Two neighboring couples are shocked after their teenage children's fight, with absurd...

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Harassment

as Stela
First aired: 2018-09-21

A group of women gets together on social media to expose the sexual harassment they all suffered...

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As Vilãs Que Amamos

as uncredited
First aired: 2019-03-17

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Happily Ever After?

as Tânia Drummond
First aired: 2015-01-26

When the mysterious call girl Danny Bond comes on the scene, a crime of passion changes forever...

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Dalva e Herivelto: Uma Canção de Amor

as Dalva de Oliveira
First aired: 2010-01-04

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Decadência

as Carla Tavares Branco
First aired: 1995-09-05

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Marighella

as Clara
First aired: 2023-01-16

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É Tudo Novela!

as Carminha
First aired: 2021-12-29

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Second Chance

as Laura Bottini Maranhão (Laureta) / Cláudia
First aired: 2018-05-14

Luzia is a hard working mother whose life is turned upside down when she falls in love with Beto...

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