Maria Cláudia de Souza Santos

Movie Actress

Birthday October 9, 1949

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Age 74 years old

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About

Brazilian actress who rose to fame for her soap opera roles throughout the 1970s. Her acting career was put on hold in the 1980s due to a rare illness that damaged her vocal cords. She later returned to acting and landed roles in television series such as Você Decide, Ways of the Heart, and Uma Rosa com Amor.

Before Fame

She intended to be a classical ballet dancer before turning to a career in acting. She launched her acting career at the age of 17.

Trivia

She has acted in a number of plays, including The Wedding Dress by Nelson Rodrigues. She played Empress Amélie of Leuchtenberg in the 1972 historical drama film Independência ou Morte.

Family Life

She was married to writer and actor Luiz Carlos Maciel from 1976 until his death in 2017. She is the niece of actor Luís Delfino.

Associated With

She worked alongside Bianca Rinaldi on the cast of Ways of the Heart.

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