Dira Paes
Biography
Dira Paes is a Brazilian actress and presenter born on June 30, 1969, in Abaetetuba, Pará, Brazil. She is known for her versatility in acting. Paes has received numerous awards and nominations, including twelve Grande Otelo nominations, winning one as best actress in 2013, three Guarani Awards, two APCA Awards, two Brazil Quality Awards, an Extra Award, as well as three Kikitos from the Gramado and five Candangos from the Brasília Festival. She has appeared in films such as Pablo e Luisão, The Party, and Ženou v Amazonii. Paes has also won awards at the Festival de Brasília, including Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress for Corisco & Dadá and Anahy de las Misiones, respectively.
Career overview
Dira Paes is a Brazilian actress known for her versatility. She has appeared in numerous films and television shows, with over 90 credits to her name. Born on June 30, 1969, in Abaetetuba, Pará, Brazil, Paes has established herself as a prominent figure in Brazilian cinema.
Paes has received numerous awards and nominations for her performances. She has won several notable awards, including a Grande Otelo award for Best Actress in 2013, as well as awards from the Guarani Awards, APCA Awards, Brazil Quality Awards, Extra Award, Gramado Festival, and Brasília Festival. Her performances have been recognized at various festivals, including the Festival de Brasília, where she won awards for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress for her roles in Corisco & Dadá and Anahy de las Misiones, respectively.
Paes has appeared in a range of films, including Pablo e Luisão, The Party, and Ženou v Amazonii. Her extensive filmography showcases her ability to adapt to various roles and genres, solidifying her position as a respected and accomplished actress in Brazilian cinema.
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96 titles- Lá na Minha Terra (2026) as Rosenda
- Special Agents (2026) as Onça
- Three Graces (2025) as Lígia Maria das Graças
- Manas (2025) as Aretha
- Pablo & Luisão (2025) as Conceição
- Ary (2025)
- Dona Onete – This Tiny Piece of My Heart (2025) as Self
- Native Speeches 25' (2025)
- Show 60 Anos (2025) as Solineuza
- A Cabana (2024)
- Pasárgada (2024) as Irene
- Pasárgada (2024) Director
- Pasárgada (2024) Writer
- Pasárgada (2024) Producer
- Tributo: Laura Cardoso (2024) as Self
- Mada e Bia (2024) as Narrator
- Ó Paí, Ó 2 (2023) as Psilene
- Pantanal (2022) as Filó (Filomena Aparecida)
- Encantado's (2022) as Solineuza
- Pipoca da Ivete (2022)
- Especial LED - Luz na Educação (2022) as Reporter
- Pureza (2022) as Pureza
- Relatos do Front: A Outra Face do Cartão Postal (2022) as Narrator
- The Masked Singer Brasil (2021) as Self - Guest Judge
- Venice (2021) as Rita
- We Are Five (2020) as Alice
- O Filme da Minha Vida (2020) as Alvarina
- Candango: Memoirs from a Festival (2020) as Self
- Que História é Essa, Porchat? (2019) as Self
- The Incredible '90s (2019) as Janaína Guerreiro
- Divine Love (2019) as Joana
- The Age of Water (2018) as Self
- Clara Estrela (2017) as Narradora
- Lino (2017) as Janine (voice)
- Whirlpool (2017) as Toninha
- Encantados (2017) as Cotinha
- Old River (2016) as Beatriz
- Mulheres no Poder (2016) as María Pilar
- Mulheres no Poder (2016) Associate Producer
- Ambitious Women (2015) as Self
- Orphans of Eldorado (2015) as Florita
- Dona Flor e Seus 2 Maridos - O Filme (2015) as Celeste
- 26º Prêmio da Música Brasileira - Homenagem a Maria Bethânia (2015) as ela mesma
- The Party (2014) as Rosa Nolasco
- Doomed (2014) as Celeste Cavalcanti
- O Segredo dos Diamantes (2014) as Mãe de Ângelo
- Os Amigos (2013) as Maju
- Brave Woman (2012) as Lucimar Ribeiro
- The Brazilians (2012) as Cleonice Cunha
- Até a Vista (2012) as Aneci
- Rat Fever (2012) as Amiga de Zizo
- Along the Way (2012) as Rosa
- Hey, Did You Score? (2012) as Leila
- Hey, Did You Score? (2012) Associate Producer
- Looks & Essence (2011) as Celeste Souza Fonseca
- Southwest (2011) as Conceição
- Ribeirinhos do Asfalto (2011) as Rosa
- We're Together (2011) as Leonora
- The Buzz (2010) as Marta Moura
- Matinta (2010) as Valquíria
- India: A Love Story (2009) as Norma Almeida "Norminha"
- The Dead Girl's Feast (2009) as Diana
- Chico e Amigos (2009)
- Esse Homem vai Morrer - Um Faroeste Caboclo (2008)
- The Big Family: The Movie (2007) as Marina
- Ó Paí, Ó: Look at This (2007) as Psilene
- O Afeto Que Se Encerra Em Nosso Peito Juvenil (2007)
- Bog of Beasts (2006) as Bela
- Mulheres do Brasil (2006) as Júlia
- Two Sons of Francisco (2005) as Helena Siqueira de Camargo
- Incuráveis (2005)
- Celeste e Estrela (2005) as Celeste Espírito Santo
- Celeste e Estrela (2005) Associate Producer
- A Diarista (2004) as Solineuza
- My Uncle Killed a Guy (2004) as Cléia
- Noite de São João (2003)
- Pastores da Noite (2002) as Raimunda
- Mango Yellow (2002) as Kika
- Lua Cambará - Nas Escadarias do Palácio (2002) as Lua Cambará
- Louise's Wedding (2001) as Luzia
- Louise's Wedding (2001) Associate Producer
- Brava Gente (2000) as Raimunda
- Chronically Unfeasible (2000)
- Vida e Obra de Ramiro Miguez (2000)
- Força de um Desejo (1999) as Palmira
- Chiquinha Gonzaga (1999) as Vitalina
- Castro Alves - Retrato Falado do Poeta (1999)
- Anahy de las Misiones (1997) as Luna
- Corisco & Dadá (1996) as Dadá
- Irmãos Coragem (1995) as Potira
- Araponga (1990) as Nininha
- Corpo em Delito (1990)
- Land (1987) as Maria
- The Dolphin (1987) as Corina
- The Emerald Forest (1985) as Kachiri
- Sedução as Maria Rita Martins
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dira Paes best known for?
Dira Paes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Three Graces (2025), Que História é Essa, Porchat? (2019), The Incredible '90s (2019), Old River (2016).
When and where was Dira Paes born?
Dira Paes was born on June 30, 1969 in Abaetetuba, Pará, Brazil.
How many credits does Dira Paes have?
Dira Paes has accumulated over 96 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2026.
What is Dira Paes's background in cinema and television?
Dira Paes is a Brazilian actress and presenter born on June 30, 1969, in Abaetetuba, Pará, Brazil. She is known for her versatility in acting. Paes has received numerous awards and nominations, including twelve Grande Otelo nominations, winning one as best actress in 2013, three Guarani Awards, two APCA Awards, two Bra...