Zezé Motta

Acting

Zezé Motta

Born 27 June 1944 · Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · 82

Maria José Motta de Oliveira OMC (Campos dos Goytacazes, June 27, 1944), better known as Zezé Motta, is a Brazilian actress and singer, considered one of the greatest artists in the country, an exponent of Afro-Brazilian culture. Zezé has already won numerous awards, including a Candango Trophy at the Brasília Festival, and an Air France Award, in addition to receiving nominations for three Grande Otelo awards and a Guarani Award. In 2019, she received an Honorary Grand Othello.

Known for

Highlights

3%2016 · Series · Nair
Xica da Silva1996 · Series · Maria da Silva
Gonzaga: From Father to Son2012 · Film · Priscila (70 anos)
M8 - When Death Rescues Life2019 · Film · Ilza
Irmã Dulce2014 · Film · Mãe Menininha
The Next Victim1995 · Series · Maria de Fátima Noronha (Fátima)

Filmography

Movies

86 films

Ecos do Teatro Experimental do Negro2026 · Film
Dolores2026 · Film
Alma Negra, do Quilombo ao Baile2026 · Film
Mãe Bonifácia2026 · Film · Mãe Bonifácia
The Taste of the Blackberry2026 · Film
Eunice Gutman Has Stories2025 · Film
Abah and His Band2025 · Film · Titikaba
Hoje é Dia das Crianças2024 · Film · Vó Dina
Príncipe Lu e a Lenda do Dragão2024 · Film · Feiticeira Real
If I'm Here It Is by Mystery2024 · Film · Suprema
Wedding Games2023 · Film · Valéria
Falas da Vida: Histórias (Im)possíveis2023 · Film · Bex
Gerson King Combo – O filme2023 · Film
Deixa2023 · Film · Carmen
Eulália2023 · Film · Jacira
Gota D'Água2023 · Film · Guiomar
The Last Party2023 · Film · Nathan's Mom
Na Rédea Curta2022 · Film · Voinha
Fim de Semana no Paraíso Selvagem2022 · Film · Naná
Alemão 22022 · Film · Dona Ivone
Intervenção2021 · Film · Socorro
Galeria Futuro2021 · Film · Sula
Falas da Vida2021 · Film
Prateados: A Vida em Tempos de Madureza2021 · Film
Dr. Gama2021 · Film · Francisca
4x100: Running for a Dream2021 · Film · Dra. Bruna
Novo Mundo2020 · Film
Juntos a Magia Acontece2019 · Film · Neuza
M8 - When Death Rescues Life2019 · Film · Ilza
Eu Sou Brasileiro2019 · Film · Diretora Sônia
The Devil's Knot2018 · Film · Afi
A Comédia Divina2017 · Film · Deus
Cora Coralina: Todas as Vidas2017 · Film · Leitura Dramática
Irmã Dulce2014 · Film · Mãe Menininha
O Lucro Acima da Vida2014 · Film · Célia
Sujeito Oculto - Na Rota do Grande Sertão2013 · Film · Locução
Gonzaga: From Father to Son2012 · Film · Priscila (70 anos)
Bróder2010 · Film · Dona Meire
Xuxa and the Mystery of the Little Ugly Princess2009 · Film · Jerusa
A Ilha dos Escravos2008 · Film · Old Júlia
Cobrador: In God We Trust2007 · Film · Secretaría
Happy Desert2007 · Film
Kinshasa Palace2006 · Film
Bom Dia, Eternidade2006 · Film · Odete
The Invisible Friend2006 · Film · Tia Elisinha
What Is It Worth?2005 · Film · Joana Maria da Conceição
Xuxa and The Treasure of the Lost City2004 · Film · Aurora Hipólito
A Idade do Homem2004 · Film
Viva Sapato!2003 · Film · Mulher do avião
The Longing2003 · Film
Carolina2003 · Film · Carolina Maria de Jesus
Xuxa and the Elves 2: The Road of The Fairies2002 · Film · Profetiza Kálix
Poeta de Sete Faces2002 · Film
Chronically Unfeasible2000 · Film
Orfeu1999 · Film · Conceição
Polêmica1999 · Film
Napomuceno's Will1997 · Film · Eduarda
Tieta of Agreste1996 · Film · Carmosina
Vênus de Fogo1993 · Film
A Serpente1992 · Film · Crioula das Ventas Triunfais
Acorda, Raimundo... Acorda!1990 · Film · Luiza
Extraterrestrial Cat in Boots1990 · Film
Better Days Ahead1989 · Film · Dalila
As Divas Negras do Cinema Brasileiro1989 · Film
Sonhos de Menina Moça1988 · Film · Vicky
Natal da Portela1988 · Film · Maria Elisa
Prisoner of Rio1988 · Film · Rita
Jubiabá1987 · Film · Rosenda
Angels of the Night1987 · Film · Malu
Quilombo1984 · Film · Dandara
Para Viver Um Grande Amor1984 · Film · Maria Moita
Águia na Cabeça1984 · Film · Gracinha
Everything's Alright1978 · Film · Zezé
O Bom Marido1978 · Film
Os melhores Momentos da Pornochanchada1978 · Film
Bloody Gold1978 · Film
Cordão de Ouro1977 · Film · Dandara
The Force of Xango1977 · Film · Estrela
Xica1976 · Film · Xica da Silva
Um Varão Entre as Mulheres1975 · Film
The Devil Queen1974 · Film · Bigode's girlfriend
A Banana Mecânica1974 · Film · Marilda
Go to Work You Bum!1973 · Film · Shirley
Cleo e Daniel1970 · Film
Em Cada Coração um Punhal1970 · Film
Transplante de Mãe1970 · Film

Filmography

Series

37 shows

A Nobreza do Amor2026 · Series · Maria Amélia (Dona Menina)
(In)Vulneráveis2026 · Series
Justice: Misconduct2024 · Series · Regina
The End2023 · Series · Dona Neusa
Ouro Verde2017 · Series · D. Nénem
3%2016 · Series · Nair
Above Justice2016 · Series · Regina
The Slave Mother2016 · Series · Tia Joaquina
Boogie Oogie2014 · Series · Sebastiana Marques
Gonzaga: De Pai pra Filho2013 · Series · Priscila
O Canto da Sereia2013 · Series · Tia Celeste
Rebel Rio2011 · Series · Dalva Alves (Dadá)
Cinquentinha2009 · Series · Janaína
Sunshine2007 · Series · Odete
Little Missy2006 · Series · Virgínia, a Bá
Floribella2005 · Series · Cristina Ramos Garcia / Titina
Metamorphoses2004 · Series · Prazeres
Love Bites2002 · Series · Nadir
Port of Miracles2001 · Series · Mãe Ricardina
Esplendor2000 · Series · Irene da Silva
Chiquinha Gonzaga1999 · Series · Conceição
Summer Affair1998 · Series · Liana Ribeiro
Xica da Silva1996 · Series · Maria da Silva
The Next Victim1995 · Series · Maria de Fátima Noronha (Fátima)
Memorial de Maria Moura1994 · Series · Rubina
Mãe de Santo1990 · Series · Ialorixá, a Mãe de santo
Kananga do Japão1989 · Series · Lulu Kelly
Pacto de Sangue1989 · Series · Maria
Helena1987 · Series · Malvina
Armação Ilimitada1985 · Series · Magda Escatológica
Power Play1984 · Series · Sônia Rangel Fraga Dantas
Transas e Caretas1984 · Series · Dorinha / Dorothy Dandara (Doralice Lafaiette da Silva)
The Trapalhões1977 · Series
Duas Vidas1976 · Series · Jandira
Supermanoela1974 · Series · Doralice
A Patota1972 · Series · Zezinha
Albert, the Rockefeller1968 · Series · Zezé