Maria Fernanda Cândido
Biography
Maria Fernanda Cândido, born 21 May 1974 in Londrina, Paraná, Brazil, is a Brazilian actress, presenter and former model. She began her professional life in modeling before making her acting debut on stage in the play Anchieta, Nossa História. Since then she has built a career in both cinema and television, becoming known for emblematic characters. Her work has earned several recognitions, including a Press Trophy, a Brazil Quality Award and the Best Actress award at the Gramado Festival. According to The Movie Database, she has accumulated thirty‑nine credited appearances in film and television, and she is listed under the acting category.
Career overview
Maria Fernanda Cândido began her professional life in the fashion industry, working as a model before transitioning to the stage. Her acting debut came with the theatrical production Anchieta, Nossa História, marking the start of a career that would span both cinema and television. Over time she built a reputation for delivering emblematic characters, a quality noted in her public profiles and reflected in a substantial body of work that includes thirty‑nine credited performances across film and TV productions.
Cândido’s contributions to Brazilian screen arts have been recognized with several honors. She has received a Press Trophy and a Brazil Quality Award, distinctions that acknowledge her impact within the national entertainment landscape. In addition, she was awarded the Best Actress prize at the Gramado Festival, one of the country’s most prestigious film events. These accolades underscore her status as a prominent figure in contemporary Brazilian acting, complementing her earlier experience as a presenter and her earlier modeling background.
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Full Filmography
38 titles- The Secret Agent (2025) as Elza
- Rebirth (2024) as Cândida
- The Passion According to G.H. (2024) as G.H.
- Vermelho Monet (2024) as Antoinette Léfèvre
- Weightless (2024)
- The Book of Wonders (2023) as Paula
- A Bunch Of Bastards (2023) as Damiana
- Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022) as Vicência Santos
- IndependênciaS (2022) as Maria Graham
- The Traitor (2019) as Maria Cristina de Almeida
- The Uncertain Place of Desire (2019) as Ana Thereza
- Edge of Desire (2017) as Joyce Garcia
- Bio (2017)
- My Hindu Friend (2016) as Livia Monteiro Bueno
- Fé nas Marias (2016)
- O Amuleto (2015) as Elisabete
- Happily Ever After? (2015) as Marília Drummond
- Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Dalva e Herivelto, Uma Canção de Amor - O Filme (2015) as Lurdes Torelly
- Apneia (2014) as Mãe de Chris
- Side by Side (2012) as Jeanette Dórleac
- Sessão de Terapia (2012) as Júlia
- The Brazilians (2012) as Sandra
- O Brado Retumbante (2012) as Maria Antonia Ventura
- Irina (2012)
- Dalva e Herivelto: Uma Canção de Amor (2010) as Lurdes Nura Torelly
- The Princess and the Vagabond (2010) as Rainha Valentina
- Aparecida - O Milagre (2010) as Beatriz
- Capitu (2008) as Capitu
- Sal de Prata (2005) as Cátia
- Like a Wave (2004) as Lavínia Amarante
- Um Só Coração (2004) as Ana Schmidt
- Dom (2003) as Ana
- Saia Justa (2002)
- Esperança (2002) as Nina Salvattore Bellini
- Os Normais (2001) as Fabiana
- Aquarela do Brasil (2000) as Isa Galvão
- Terra Nostra (1999) as Paola Spezatto
- Serras Azuis (1998) as Magali
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Maria Fernanda Cândido best known for?
Maria Fernanda Cândido is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Secret Agent (2025), Rebirth (2024), Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022), The Traitor (2019).
When and where was Maria Fernanda Cândido born?
Maria Fernanda Cândido was born on May 21, 1974 in Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.
How many credits does Maria Fernanda Cândido have?
Maria Fernanda Cândido has accumulated over 38 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2025.
What is Maria Fernanda Cândido's background in cinema and television?
Maria Fernanda Cândido, born 21 May 1974 in Londrina, Paraná, Brazil, is a Brazilian actress, presenter and former model. She began her professional life in modeling before making her acting debut on stage in the play Anchieta, Nossa História. Since then she has built a career in both cinema and television, becoming kn...