Adriana Esteves
Born: 1969-12-15 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Known For: Acting
Biography
Adriana Esteves Agostinho Brichta (born December 15, 1969) is a renowned Brazilian actress celebrated for her compelling performances in television and film. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Adriana has become one of Brazil's most esteemed and versatile actresses, gaining critical acclaim and a vast fanbase. Esteves's breakthrough role came in the early 1990s when she starred in the popular telenovela "Renascer" (1993). Her portrayal of Mariana was widely praised and marked the beginning of her rise to fame. Following this, she continued to showcase her talent in a series of successful telenovelas, including "A Indomada" (1997), where she played the unforgettable character Lúcia Helena, and "Torre de Babel" (1998), portraying the determined and complex character Sandrinha. Adriana's versatility as an actress was further demonstrated with her role in "O Cravo e a Rosa" (2000), where she played the spirited Catarina Batista. This role solidified her status as a household name and showcased her ability to excel in comedic roles. In 2012, Esteves delivered one of her most iconic performances as Carminha in "Avenida Brasil." Her portrayal of the villainous earned her numerous awards and is considered one of the most memorable characters in Brazilian television history. This role not only demonstrated her depth and range as an actress but also left an indelible mark on Brazilian pop culture. In addition to her television success, Adriana Esteves has made significant contributions to Brazilian cinema. She has starred in several films, such as "As Meninas" (1995), "Trair e Coçar é Só Começar" (2006), and "Mundo Cão" (2016). Her performances in these films have further established her as a prominent figure in the Brazilian entertainment industry.
Filmography
2025
- Show 60 Anos as Carmen Lúcia Moreira (Carminha)
2024
- Crazy About You as Mércia Alves / Sônia Rangel
2023
- The Others as Cibele Costa Gonçalves
- Marighella as Clara
2022
- Executive Order as Isabel
2021
- Marighella as Clara
- 70 Anos Esta Noite
2019
- A Mother's Love as Thelma Lopes Nunes
- As Vilãs Que Amamos
2018
- Harassment as Stela
- Loveling as Sônia
- Second Chance as Laura Bottini Maranhão (Laureta) / Cláudia
2016
- Above Justice as Fátima Libéria do Nascimento
- Canastra Suja as Maria
- In Dog's Words as Dilza
2015
- Ambitious Women as Inês Ferraz Junqueira
- Happily Ever After? as Tania Drummond
- True Beauty as Anita
- Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Dalva e Herivelto, Uma Canção de Amor - O Filme as Dalva de Oliveira
2012
- Brazil Avenue as Carmem Lúcia Moreira de Araújo (Carminha)
2011
- Dinossaurs & Robots as Júlia Freire de Aquino Medeiros
2010
- The Cariocas as Celi
- Dalva e Herivelto: Uma Canção de Amor as Dalva de Oliveira
2007
- Toma Lá, Dá Cá as Célia Regina Rocha Dassoin "Celinha"
2006
- Cheating in Chains as Olímpia
2005
- A Lua Me Disse as Heloísa Queiroz
- História de Amor as Rosa
2004
- Her Own Destiny as Nazaré Tedesco
2003
- Kubanacan as Lola / Lolta
2002
- Coração de Estudante as Amelinha (Amélia Mourão)
2000
- Brava Gente as Marina
- The Thorn and the Rose as Catarina Batista
1999
- Tiradentes as Bárbara Heliodora
- O Trapalhão e a Luz Azul as Juliana / Anajuli
1998
- Torre de Babel as Sandra da Silva (Sandrinha)
1997
- A Indomada as Lúcia Helena de Mendonça e Albuquerque / Eulália de Mendonça e Albuquerque (1ª fase)
1996
- Razão de Viver as Zilda
1995
- Decadence as Carla Tavares Branco
- As Meninas as Lorena
1993
- Rebirth as Mariana Paiva Ferreira
1992
- Pedra Sobre Pedra as Marina Batista
1991
- Inspector Faustão and the Vagabond as Singer
1990
- My Love, My Torment as Patrícia Mello
1989
- Top Model as Cristina "Tininha"
- Delegacia de Mulheres as Malú
1988
- Vale Tudo as Modelo
1971
- Caso Especial as Marina