Marcélia Cartaxo
Biography
Marcélia Cartaxo works in acting. Born October 27, 1963 in Cajazeiras, Paraíba, Brazil. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Old River (2016) as Josefa (Zefa)
- Tocaia Grande (1995) as Vangé
- Forbidden Desire (2007) as Tonha
- State of Fear (2026) as Dona Ângela
- A História de Ana Raio e Zé Trovão (1990) as Antônia
- Cangaço Novo (2023) as Zeza (Syzélia)
- Cangaço Novo (2023) as Zeza
- Guerreiros do Sol (2025) as Generosa Alencar
- Amazônia (1991) as Das Dores
- Mandacaru (1997) as Amália
- Guerra Sem Fim (1993) as Suely
- Madame Satã (2002) as Laurita
- O Canto da Sereia (2013) as Salete
- Bog of Beasts (2006)
- Stone of the Kingdom (2007) as Tia Filipa
- Cesium-137 (1990) as Mulher de Vavá
- Love for Sale (2006) as Marcelia
- Pacarrete (2019) as Pacarrete
- World’s End (2016) as Mazé
- Coconut Sweet (2010) as Maria
- Baptism of Blood (2007) as Nildes
- Hour of the Star (1986) as Macabéa
- The Patriot (1998) as Sinhá Chica
- Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional (1997) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Marcélia Cartaxo best known for?
Marcélia Cartaxo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Old River (2016), Tocaia Grande (1995), Forbidden Desire (2007), State of Fear (2026).
When and where was Marcélia Cartaxo born?
Marcélia Cartaxo was born on October 27, 1963 in Cajazeiras, Paraíba, Brazil.
How many credits does Marcélia Cartaxo have?
Marcélia Cartaxo has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2026.
What is Marcélia Cartaxo's background in cinema and television?
Marcélia de Souza Cartaxo (Cajazeiras, October 27, 1963) is a Brazilian actress and director, who gained notoriety in the film A Hora da Estrela, based on the novel by Clarice Lispector. She has won several awards in her career, including two Grande Otelo awards, three Guarani Awards, a Kikito from the Gramado Festival...
Marcélia Cartaxo by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- A História de Ana Raio e Zé Trovão (1990) as Antônia — aged about 26
- Mandacaru (1997) as Amália — aged about 33
- Old River (2016) as Josefa (Zefa) — aged about 52
- Forbidden Desire (2007) as Tonha — aged about 43
- Bog of Beasts (2006) — aged about 42
- State of Fear (2026) as Dona Ângela — aged about 62
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