Marcélia Cartaxo
Actor · Director · Executive Producer · Casting Coordinator
Born Oct 27, 1963 · Cajazeiras, Paraíba, Brazil
Active 1986–present
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.
Filmography
State of Fear (2026) — Dona ÂngelaGuerreiros do Sol (2025) — Generosa AlencarNossos CaminhosGravidade (2025) — JoanaLispectorante (2025) — Glória HartmanHour of the Star (1986) — MacabéaCangaço Novo (2023) — Zeza · Zeza (Syzélia)Love for Sale (2006) — MarceliaMadame Satã (2002) — LauritaBaptism of Blood (2007) — NildesPacarrete (2019) — PacarreteThe History of Eternity (2014) — QuerciaAmélia (2000) — Dona AbadiaNew Amsterdam (2017) — Francisco Coelho's WifeO Canto da Sereia (2013) — SaleteBog of Beasts (2006)A Praia do Fim do Mundo (2021) — HelenaA Árvore de Marcação (1994)A História de Ana Raio e Zé Trovão (1990) — AntôniaOld River (2016) — Josefa (Zefa)Helen (2020) — Dona GraçaWhat Is It Worth? (2005) — AdéliaThe Mother (2022) — MariaSonhei com Você (1988) — Marcela