
Biography
Maria Gladys Mello da Silva (born 23 November 1939) is a Brazilian actress. Gladys made her acting debut in 1959 with Arthur Azevedo's play "O Mambembe" at the Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro. She earned recognition in the theater world by appearing topless in the publicity poster for the play "O Chão dos Penitentes". In 1964, she starred in Ruy Guerra's film "Os Fuzis," which won the Silver Bear in Berlin for directing and was nominated for a Golden Bear. She's considered the mother of marginal cinema. Being part of the resistance during the Brazilian dictatorship led Gladys to exile in London between 1965 and 1979. She is the maternal grandmother of actress Mia Goth.
Acted in 79
2020s
- 2026
Bowels of Hell
Movie
- 2023
The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
Movie
- 2022
Out of Sight
Lisiê
2010s
- 2018
Quebranto
Movie
- 2017
Duas de Mim
Sonja
- 2015
All of God's Creations
Movie
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: As Noivas de Copacabana - O Filme
Dona Rita
- 2014
The End of an Age
(voz)
Sexo e as Negas
Fumaça · 13 episodes
- 2013
- 2012
Rat Fever
Stella Maris
- 2011
Não Se Preocupe, Nada Vai Dar Certo!
Senhora 1
- 2010
The Joy
Movie
2000s
- 2009
Belair
Movie
If I Were You 2
Cida
- 2008
Meu Nome é Dindi
Carmem
Life
Movie
Golden Oldies
Dona Diamante
- 2007
Pequenas Histórias
Dona Hanna
- 2006
Guará, Ladrão de Estrelas
Movie
If I Were You
Cida
Manual de Barros - Retrato do poeta quando coisa
voz
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
Apolônio Brasil, Campeão da Alegria
The 'Babalu' Lady
- 2002
- 2001
1990s
- 1998
- 1996
The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter
Follen
- 1994
Flying Geraldo
Movie
- 1993
- 1992
As Noivas de Copacabana
Rita de Cássia · 16 episodes
Tereza Batista
Felipa · 28 episodes
- 1991
High Art
Woman Under Billboards
Killed the Family and Went to the Movies
Mother
1980s
- 1989
Delegacia de Mulheres
Alvarenga · 5 episodes
- 1988
Natal da Portela
Movie
- 1987
O Bebê
Movie
- 1986
Spray Jet
Housekeeper
- 1985
Grande Sertão: Veredas
Maria do Padre · 25 episodes
Brás Cubas
Movie
The Good Times Are Here: Let It All Hang Out
Alzira
Um Filme 100% Brasileiro
Movie
- 1984
Padre Cícero
Ifigênia · 20 episodes
- 1983
Bar Esperanza
Martha
- 1982
Rio Babilonia
Movie
- 1981
- 1980
The Giant of America
Movie
1970s
- 1977
Anchieta, José do Brasil
Timbaúba
- 1976
The Agony
Eva, a vidente
Bandalheira Infernal
Movie
- 1971
Lucia McCartney, Call Girl
Movie
O Capitão Bandeira Contra o Dr. Moura Brasil
Gladys
Mangúe-Bangúe
Movie
- 1970
Sangue Quente em Tarde Fria
Movie
É Simonal
Movie
The Rowdy Family
Odalisca
My Sweet Orange Tree
Professora
No Way, Spider
Movie
Watch Out, Madame
Cremilda
1960s
- 1969
Copacabana Fools Me
Currada da Barra
- 1968
Edu, Coração de Ouro
Neusinha
How Are You, Well?
Movie
- 1966
All the Women in the World
Movie
Um Diamante e Cinco Balas
Movie
- 1964
The Guns
Luísa
- 1963
Pretty But Wicked
Uma das irmãs de Rita
No release date
Appearances11
2020s
- 2021
Já que Ninguém me Tira Para Dançar
Self
- 2020
Rio de Topless
Self
2010s
- 2019
Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaos
Self
- 2018
Anjos de Ipanema
Self
- 2016
2000s
- 2005
A Miss e o Dinossauro
Herself (archive footage)
- 2002
Banda de Ipanema — Folia de Albino
Self
1990s
- 1997
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Self
1980s
- 1983
Vinicius de Moraes, Um Rapaz de Família
Self
1970s
- 1979
Maria Gladys, Uma Atriz Brasileira
Self
- 1977
Os Doces Bárbaros
Self (uncredited)