Scene from Filhas do Vento (2004)

Alternate Names: Lea Garcia

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Black Orpheus (1959) as Serafina

Most Important Roles:

• O Pai da Rita (2022) as Tia Neguita
• A família de Olga (2019) as Olga
• Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional (1997) as Self
• Black Orpheus (1959) as Serafina
• Ibeji Ibeji (2021) as Nanã
• Abdias Nascimento (2011) as
• Daughters of the Wind (2005) as Jú
• Bitter Days (2009) as
• Ganga Zumba (1963) as Cipriana
• Tributo: Léa Garcia (2023) as

Career Highlights:

• O Pai da Rita (2022)
• A família de Olga (2019)
• Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional (1997)
• Black Orpheus (1959)
• Ibeji Ibeji (2021)
• Abdias Nascimento (2011)
• Daughters of the Wind (2005)
• Bitter Days (2009)
• Ganga Zumba (1963)
• Tributo: Léa Garcia (2023)

Léa Garcia, born on March 11, 1933, is a Brazilian actress known for her extensive work in television and film roles. Her career breakthrough came with the Oscar-winning 'Black Orpheus,' where she played Serafina, Eurydice's cousin.

Alternate Names: Maria Ceica

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Carlota Joaquina, Princess of Brazil (1995) as Gertrudes

Most Important Roles:

• Orfeu (1999) as Carmen
• The Hero (2004) as Judite, aka Maria Bárbara Simões
• If I Were You (2006) as Márcia
• The Great Kilapy (2012) as Mãe de Joãozinho
• Cruz e Sousa - The Banished Poet (1999) as Gavita
• Daughters of the Wind (2005) as Selma
• My Father (2003) as First Newsman
• Denying Brazil (2000) as Herself
• Vista Minha Pele (2008) as Professora Janine
• O Aleijadinho - Paixão, Glória e Suplício (2000) as Helena

Career Highlights:

• Orfeu (1999)
• The Hero (2004)
• If I Were You (2006)
• The Great Kilapy (2012)
• Cruz e Sousa - The Banished Poet (1999)
• Daughters of the Wind (2005)
• My Father (2003)
• Denying Brazil (2000)
• Vista Minha Pele (2008)
• O Aleijadinho - Paixão, Glória e Suplício (2000)

Maria Ceiça starred in 'Filhas do Vento' (2004), where she played one of two sisters separated by years apart. One sister pursued an acting career in a big city, while the other stayed behind to care for their father.

First Appearances:

• Dona Flor and Her 2 Husbands (1998) as Marilda

Most Important Roles:

• A Funeral at the Samba School (2000) as Widow
• Gonzaga: From Father to Son (2012) as Crooner Tico Tico
• Falas Negras: Histórias (Im)possíveis (2023) as
• The Xango from Baker Street (2001) as Ana Candelária
• O Corneteiro Lopes (2003) as Estrela
• Bufo & Spallanzani (2001) as Rizoleta
• O Gerente (2011) as
• Brasileirinho (2005) as
• Daughters of the Wind (2005) as Jú (jovem)
• Dulcinea (2019) as Martha

Career Highlights:

• A Funeral at the Samba School (2000)
• Gonzaga: From Father to Son (2012)
• Falas Negras: Histórias (Im)possíveis (2023)
• The Xango from Baker Street (2001)
• O Corneteiro Lopes (2003)
• Bufo & Spallanzani (2001)
• O Gerente (2011)
• Brasileirinho (2005)
• Daughters of the Wind (2005)
• Dulcinea (2019)

Thalma de Freitas was born and raised in Minas Gerais, Brazil. She had two sisters; one left for the city to pursue an acting career while the other stayed behind to care for their father.