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Marcélia Cartaxo
Actor

Marcélia Cartaxo

Born October 27, 1963 in Cajazeiras, Paraíba, Brazil

4 films

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, four Candango Trophies from the Brasília Festival, as well as the Silver Bear for best actress at the Berlin Film Festival.

Filmography 4

State of Fear (2026) movie poster
State of Fear2026
Love for Sale (2006) movie poster
Love for Sale2006
Madame Satã (2002) movie poster
Madame Satã2002
Hour of the Star (1985) movie poster
Hour of the Star1985