Adriana Esteves
Known for Acting · 47 credits
- Born
- 1969-12-15 (age 56)
- Place of birth
- Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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.
Known For
TV Shows (32)
Brazil Avenue
2012
as Carmem Lúcia Moreira de Araújo (Carminha)
Kubanacan
2003
as Lola / Lolta
Jequitibá
1993
as Mariana Paiva Ferreira
Once in a Blue Moon
2005
as Heloísa Queiroz
Dinossaurs & Robots
2011
as Júlia Freire de Aquino Medeiros
Tower of Babel
1998
as Sandra da Silva (Sandrinha)
Vale Tudo
1988
as Modelo
The Thorn and the Rose
2000
as Catarina Batista
Student's Heart
2002
as Amelinha (Amélia Mourão)
Razão de Viver
1996
as Zilda
Above Justice
2016
as Fátima Libéria do Nascimento
Ambitious Women
2015
as Inês Ferraz Junqueira
Her Own Destiny
2004
as Nazaré Tedesco
Brava Gente
2000
as Marina
Crazy About You
2024
as Mércia Alves / Sônia Rangel
Top Model
1989
as Cristina "Tininha"
A Mother's Love
2019
as Thelma Lopes Nunes
A Indomada
1997
as Lúcia Helena de Mendonça e Albuquerque / Eulália de Mendonça e Albuquerque (1ª fase)
Pedra Sobre Pedra
1992
as Marina Batista
My Love, My Torment
1990
as Patrícia Mello
Caso Especial
1971
as Marina
Toma Lá, Dá Cá
2007
as Célia Regina Rocha Dassoin "Celinha"
The Others
2023
as Cibele Costa Gonçalves
Decadence
1995
as Carla Tavares Branco
Delegacia de Mulheres
1989
as Malú
The Cariocas
2010
as Celi
Happily Ever After?
2015
as Tania Drummond
Harassment
2018
as Stela
Dalva e Herivelto: Uma Canção de Amor
2010
as Dalva de Oliveira
As Vilãs Que Amamos
2019
Marighella
2023
as Clara
Second Chance
2018
as Laura Bottini Maranhão (Laureta) / Cláudia
Movies (15)
True Beauty
2015
as Anita
Loveling
2018
as Sônia
Marighella
2021
as Clara
A História de Rosa
2005
as Rosa
Executive Order
2022
as Isabel
Canastra Suja
2016
as Maria
O Trapalhão e a Luz Azul
1999
as Juliana / Anajuli
Show 60 Anos
2025
as Carmen Lúcia Moreira (Carminha)
Cheating in Chains
2006
as Olímpia
As Meninas
1995
as Lorena
Inspector Faustão and the Vagabond
1991
as Singer
70 Anos Esta Noite
2021
Tiradentes
1999
as Bárbara Heliodora
In Dog's Words
2016
as Dilza
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Dalva e Herivelto, Uma Canção de Amor - O Filme
2015
as Dalva de Oliveira
About Adriana Esteves
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 he… With 47 credits spanning from 1971 to 2025, Adriana Esteves has appeared in 15 films and 32 TV shows.
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Most Popular Adriana Esteves Movies
- True Beauty (2015) — as Anita
- Loveling (2018) — as Sônia
- Marighella (2021) — as Clara
- A História de Rosa (2005) — as Rosa
- Executive Order (2022) — as Isabel
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