Maria Gladys

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.

Maria Gladys is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 16 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Bowels of Hell (2026), Já que Ninguém me Tira Para Dançar (2021), Quebranto (2018), If I Were You 2 (2009), If I Were You (2006), Manual de Barros - Retrato do poeta quando coisa (2006), As Noivas de Copacabana (1992), Tereza Batista (1992). The recorded credits span 1966 to 2026, including 13 movies and 3 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.