Thelma Reston

Acting

Thelma Reston

Born July 6, 1937 · Piracanjuba, Goiás, Brazil

Died December 20, 2012 · aged 75

Thelma Salim Reston (Piracanjuba, July 6, 1937 – Rio de Janeiro, December 20, 2012) was a Brazilian actress. She has had an extensive career in theatre, television and film. She was awarded at the Gramado Festival for her performance in the film Os Sete Gatinhos (1980).

Known For

Manoushe: A Gypsy Love StoryManoushe: A Gypsy Love Story · 1992
Manoushe: A Gypsy Love Story
6.01992
MovieRomanceFantasy
In the darkness of a rural night, a gypsy clan gathers to mourn their beloved patriarch's in a ritual celebrated through music and dance.
The Rich Are Something ElseThe Rich Are Something Else · 1977
The Rich Are Something Else
4.31977
MovieComedy
Tadeu, a poor lad from the Northeast of Brazil, comes to Rio de Janeiro to try his luck. His good looks and education win him the favor of rich people. In his spare time, he becomes the favorite among lonely and rich ladies. Soon he gets involved in trouble.
PatriamadaPatriamada · 1985
Patriamada
5.71985
MovieDrama
Cabaret MineiroCabaret Mineiro · 1981
Cabaret Mineiro
4.71981
MovieDramaMusic
An adventurer travels by train through the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, meeting old and new lovers and remembering love affairs of his youth.
Engraçadinha Depois dos TrintaEngraçadinha Depois dos Trinta · 1966
Engraçadinha Depois dos Trinta
6.01966
MovieDrama
After marrying everyday man Zózimo, Engraçadinha, who had been through intense sexual experiences as a teenager, settles to live a quiet and normal life. As the years go by, her teenage daughter's behaviour seems to call back Engraçadinha's own teenage days.
The Seven KittensThe Seven Kittens · 1980
The Seven Kittens
6.01980
MovieDramaComedy
Noronha is a low middle-class civil servant who lives with his frustrated wife Gorda and their four eldest daughters. The youngest one, virginal Silene, is unexpectedly sent back from boarding school after killing a female cat and her seven newborns in a hysterical fit. Many dark family secrets will emerge from that episode leading to tragic events.
Entranced EarthEntranced Earth · 1967
Entranced Earth
7.21967
MovieDrama
Eldorado, a fictitious country in America, is sparkling with the internal struggle for political power. In the eye of this social convulsion, the jaded journalist Paulo Martins opposes two equally corrupt political candidates: a pseudopopulist and a conservative. In this context, Paulo is torn between the madness of the elite and the blind submission of the masses. But, in this complex tropical reality, nothing really is what it seems to be.
Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema NovoImprovised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo · 1967
Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo
7.51967
MovieDocumentary
Originally produced for German TV, Improvised and Purposeful is a firsthand look at the "Cinema Novo" movement (otherwise known as the 'Brazilian New Wave'). Director Joaquim Pedro de Andrade focuses on six Cinema Novo filmmakers working in Rio in 1967.

Movies

Manoushe: A Gypsy Love StoryManoushe: A Gypsy Love Story · 1992
Manoushe: A Gypsy Love Story
6.01992
MovieRomanceFantasy
In the darkness of a rural night, a gypsy clan gathers to mourn their beloved patriarch's in a ritual celebrated through music and dance.
The Rich Are Something ElseThe Rich Are Something Else · 1977
The Rich Are Something Else
4.31977
MovieComedy
Tadeu, a poor lad from the Northeast of Brazil, comes to Rio de Janeiro to try his luck. His good looks and education win him the favor of rich people. In his spare time, he becomes the favorite among lonely and rich ladies. Soon he gets involved in trouble.
PatriamadaPatriamada · 1985
Patriamada
5.71985
MovieDrama
Cabaret MineiroCabaret Mineiro · 1981
Cabaret Mineiro
4.71981
MovieDramaMusic
An adventurer travels by train through the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, meeting old and new lovers and remembering love affairs of his youth.
Engraçadinha Depois dos TrintaEngraçadinha Depois dos Trinta · 1966
Engraçadinha Depois dos Trinta
6.01966
MovieDrama
After marrying everyday man Zózimo, Engraçadinha, who had been through intense sexual experiences as a teenager, settles to live a quiet and normal life. As the years go by, her teenage daughter's behaviour seems to call back Engraçadinha's own teenage days.
The Seven KittensThe Seven Kittens · 1980
The Seven Kittens
6.01980
MovieDramaComedy
Noronha is a low middle-class civil servant who lives with his frustrated wife Gorda and their four eldest daughters. The youngest one, virginal Silene, is unexpectedly sent back from boarding school after killing a female cat and her seven newborns in a hysterical fit. Many dark family secrets will emerge from that episode leading to tragic events.
Entranced EarthEntranced Earth · 1967
Entranced Earth
7.21967
MovieDrama
Eldorado, a fictitious country in America, is sparkling with the internal struggle for political power. In the eye of this social convulsion, the jaded journalist Paulo Martins opposes two equally corrupt political candidates: a pseudopopulist and a conservative. In this context, Paulo is torn between the madness of the elite and the blind submission of the masses. But, in this complex tropical reality, nothing really is what it seems to be.
Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema NovoImprovised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo · 1967
Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo
7.51967
MovieDocumentary
Originally produced for German TV, Improvised and Purposeful is a firsthand look at the "Cinema Novo" movement (otherwise known as the 'Brazilian New Wave'). Director Joaquim Pedro de Andrade focuses on six Cinema Novo filmmakers working in Rio in 1967.
Depois do TranseDepois do Transe · 2006
Depois do Transe
2.02006
MovieDocumentary
The documentary "Depois do Transe" covers the entire process of creating the masterpiece "Entranced Earth", which was released and awarded at the Cannes Film Festival in 1967. "Entranced Earth" charmed the world and won great admirers such as filmmaker Martin Scorsese and the writer Marguerite Duras, who at the time considered a "fabulous filmic opera."
O Noviço RebeldeO Noviço Rebelde · 1997
O Noviço Rebelde
5.41997
MovieComedyFamily
The troubled adventures of a country novice who goes to the big city to work as a nanny, taking care of the young and rebel sons of a widow businessman.
Os Vagabundos TrapalhõesOs Vagabundos Trapalhões · 1982
Os Vagabundos Trapalhões
5.91982
MovieAdventureComedy
Bonga, his three friends and his girlfriend Loló care for abandoned children in a cave on the outskirts of a city. One day, Pedrinho runs away from home and goes to live in the cave. His father, a powerful industrial, offers a reward to anyone who brings the child back.
Massacre no SupermercadoMassacre no Supermercado · 1968
Massacre no Supermercado
5.51968
MovieCrime
Employees on a local supermarket plot an epic heist for robbing the place's vault, but things start to go wrong when they notice a police detective on their heels.
Running Out of LuckRunning Out of Luck · 1987
Running Out of Luck
5.81987
MovieMusicAdventure
A rock singer goes to Brazil to shoot a video, but winds up getting kidnapped and enduring a number of seemingly bizarre and hilarious events.
The Earth Is FlatThe Earth Is Flat · 1977
The Earth Is Flat
7.01977
MovieComedy
Jorden Er Flad or The Earth is Flat is based on the play Erasmus Montanus, from the classical era in Danish literature, by Ludvig Holberg. Director Henrik Stangerup had the play translated into Portuguese, and adapted it for filming in contemporary Brazil. In this comic movie, a group of villagers have scrimped and saved to send their fellow villager Erasmus Montanus (Fausto Wolff) away for an education. When the boy returns to his village, he is stuffed full of book-learning of a kind which is of absolutely no use to those of the village. The boy, rather than seeing his situation clearly, continues to spout learned platitudes, including the incredible observation, "the earth is round," supported by nothing other than his authority as an "educated man." Understandably, his posturing provokes derision.
Lisetta - Conto de Antonio de Alcântara MachadoLisetta - Conto de Antonio de Alcântara Machado · 1974
Lisetta - Conto de Antonio de Alcântara Machado
1974
MovieFamily
The KissThe Kiss · 1981
The Kiss
7.21981
MovieCrimeThriller
When a pedestrian is hit by a bus, the simple clerk Arandir runs and kisses the moribund in a gesture of sympathy and unconditional pure love. Opportunist photographer Amado Pinheiro witnesses the scene and sees the opportunity to sell newspaper and, together with the despicable and abusive chief of police Cunha, accuses Arandir of homosexuality.
The King of RioThe King of Rio · 1985
The King of Rio
5.51985
MovieDramaCrime
Two friends get rich running an illegal gambling business. But soon they start to compete, and become rivals.
Manobra RadicalManobra Radical · 1991
Manobra Radical
7.01991
MovieAdventure
On the eve of an important surfing championship, a group of young friends travels along the Brazilian coast with the intention of training hard and having a chance to become professional in the sport. However, along the way, Guel, a surfer bum, falls in love with a rich girl.
Cesium-137Cesium-137 · 1990
Cesium-137
5.91990
MovieDrama
In 1987, in Goiânia, two paper collectors find a radioactive capsule and sell it to the owner of a junkyard. Once the capsule is opened, more than 250 people end up contaminated by the substance called Cesium 137, being the biggest radiological accident in the history of Brazil.
The Naked ManThe Naked Man · 1968
The Naked Man
5.91968
MovieComedy
A man gets locked naked outside of his apartment.
Na Boca do MundoNa Boca do Mundo · 1979
Na Boca do Mundo
4.61979
MovieDramaRomance
A black fisherman now working at a local gas station, Antônio lives at the small beach town of Atafona. His biggest ambition is to stash enough money to leave to a big city with his fiancee, a mix-raced girl who sells fresh crabs to locals and wishes for a better life. When a rich white woman from the high society arrives to spend a few days away after ending a failed marriage, Antônio soon bonds with her and begins to change his plans.
Crystal MoonCrystal Moon · 1990
Crystal Moon
5.41990
MovieRomanceComedy
The fairy tale story of Maria da Graça, a small town girl with big time dreams of becoming a singer, who moves to Rio de Janeiro to pursue her ambitions.
Vênus de FogoVênus de Fogo · 1993
Vênus de Fogo
1993
Movie
The Vampire of CopacabanaThe Vampire of Copacabana · 1976
The Vampire of Copacabana
7.01976
MovieComedy
Carlos and Suely are a normal couple. He has some extramarital adventures and she's a standard housewife. During a Carnival, when he goes out wearing a vampire costume, Suely decides to follow a friend's advice and go for it. On Ash Wednesday, he finds her with an odalisk costume on and happier than usual.

TV Shows

Evil AngelEvil Angel · 1997
Evil Angel
8.81997
SeriesDrama
Ambitious Nice seeks social advancement through Rodrigo Medeiros, but ends up truly falling in love with him. This is the second version of the telenovela, originally aired in 1976.
Chico Anysio ShowChico Anysio Show · 1982
Chico Anysio Show
9.01982
SeriesComedy
Tropical ParadiseTropical Paradise · 2007
Tropical Paradise
8.22007
SeriesDrama
The search for a successor provokes the beginning of a clash between two young and talented executives of his group: Daniel Bastos, a lad of simple origins and excellent character, who is not only handsome and charming, but also intelligent and skilled, and Olavo Novaes, an ambitious and unscrupulous man who is ready to fight for the position, at any cost. To fight against Olavo‘s treacherous plans, Daniel will have the help of the sweet and sensitive Paula, a young lady raised as an only child who founds, on the eve of her mother‘s death, that she is adopted and has a family. What Paula does not know is that she has an identical twin sister, the wicked Taís, who is as ambitious and unscrupulous as the man who becomes her main ally, Olavo Novaes. Antenor, for his part, decides on having an heir when he meets the headstrong and honest Lúcia, a woman who will make this cold businessman find true love is and a real reason to live.
Pages of LifePages of Life · 2006
Pages of Life
6.82006
SeriesDrama
Nanda must rethink her plansof studying in Amsterdam when she discovers she is pregnant. After losing the support of her boyfriend Léo, the young girl decides to return home, where she suffers a serious accident and dies.However, Helena, her doctor, is able to save her new-born twins: Francisco and Clara. Unfortunately, Clara suffers from Downs Syndrome. Helena feels a strong emotional tie to Clara and adopts her.Years later, the twins’father Léo, a young and wealthy businessman, returns to the scene, wanting to gain custody of the children.However, Helena and Alex fight to the end to retain guardianship of the twins, whom they have raised with such love.
Caso EspecialCaso Especial · 1971
Caso Especial
6.01971
SeriesDramaCrime
HipertensãoHipertensão · 1986
Hipertensão
6.61986
SeriesComedy
The routine of the quiet town of Rio Belo changes with the arrival of Carina, a traveling actress determined to discover who her father is. At the same time, a mysterious crime involving the powerful Donana shakes the town.
Once in a Blue MoonOnce in a Blue Moon · 2005
Once in a Blue Moon
5.72005
SeriesComedy
With lightness and humor, the soap opera tells the story of Heloísa, a kind and hardworking woman whose life is transformed when she becomes involved with her boss's family and business partners.
Chico TotalChico Total · 1981
Chico Total
7.51981
SeriesComedy
Pedra Sobre PedraPedra Sobre Pedra · 1992
Pedra Sobre Pedra
6.61992
SeriesDrama
To get revenge on her ex-fiancé Murilo Pontes, Pilar marries his rival, Jerônimo Batista. 25 years later, Pilar and Murilo deal with the passion between their children, Marina and Leonardo.
O CasarãoO Casarão · 1976
O Casarão
6.71976
SeriesDrama
That KissThat Kiss · 2011
That Kiss
4.22011
SeriesComedy
Frustrated in their relationships, Claudia and Vicente meet on a trip to Colombia. Chance sparks a great friendship between them, but a kiss puts their future in jeopardy.
Transas e CaretasTransas e Caretas · 1984
Transas e Caretas
9.01984
SeriesDrama
The telenovela tells the story of Francisca Moura Imperial, a wealthy businesswoman, and her two sons: Jordão and Tiago, who show little interest in the family business. Jordão is the product of a whirlwind romance in Francisca's youth, while Tiago was born from her marriage to Roberto, a seductive man who moves in high society but is penniless. Francisca is preoccupied with her sons but cannot interfere in their lives as much as she would like. Eccentric and full of outlandish ideas, she decides to undergo plastic surgery, which makes her look 20 years younger, believing that this will bring her closer to Jordão and Tiago. Francisca's greatest concern is that at least one of her sons will marry and give her a grandchild, thus ensuring the continuation of the family name.
GabrielaGabriela · 1975
Gabriela
9.51975
SeriesDrama
Negócio da ChinaNegócio da China · 2008
Negócio da China
4.02008
SeriesDrama
O Salvador da PátriaO Salvador da Pátria · 1989
O Salvador da Pátria
7.91989
SeriesDrama
Sassá Mutema is a farm laborer who becomes the target of the city's powerful figures' cruelty. With Clotilde's support, he discovers that it's possible to start a new life alongside a great love.
Os MaiasOs Maias · 2001
Os Maias
7.32001
SeriesDrama
Pedro da Maia, meets a beautiful woman called Maria Monforte with whom he gets married despite his father's objection. The marriage produces a son, Carlos Eduardo, and a daughter. Some time later, Maria Monforte falls in love with Tancredo and runs away to Italy with him, taking her daughter along. When Pedro finds out, he goes with his son to his father's house where he commits suicide. Carlos stays at his grandfather's house and is educated by him. Carlos, becomes a doctor and opens his own office. Later he meets a gorgeous woman, Maria Eduarda. The two fall in love and have dozens of nights together. Eventually Carlos finds out later that Maria lied to him about her past and he starts fearing the worst. In the end, Carlos finds out that Maria is his sister. He informs her that they are siblings and that they cannot live like this anymore. Carlos, to forget his tragedies, goes for a trip around the world.
HelenaHelena · 1987
Helena
8.01987
SeriesDrama
Olho por OlhoOlho por Olho · 1988
Olho por Olho
8.01988
SeriesDrama
ParaísoParaíso · 1982
Paraíso
7.01982
SeriesDrama
MandacaruMandacaru · 1997
Mandacaru
8.01997
SeriesWestern
Livre Para VoarLivre Para Voar · 1984
Livre Para Voar
8.61984
SeriesDrama
Set in Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais, the story shows how Pardal and Bebel, young people newly arrived in the city, fall in love. However, each hides their true identity from the other.
DesejoDesejo · 1990
Desejo
8.51990
SeriesDrama
Set in the early twentieth century and based on real facts, it tells the love story that led to the murder of one of the greatest Brazilian writers: Euclides da Cunha.
Cousin BazilioCousin Bazilio · 1988
Cousin Bazilio
6.11988
SeriesDrama
Arriving in Lisbon from London, Basílio falls in love with his cousin Luísa, but he must go to Brazil, promising he will eventually marry her. As time goes by, he sends her a letter ending the relationship and she marries Jorge, an engineer. One of Jorge's rich aunts dies, leaving him a small fortune and her former maid Juliana. Juliana gets hold of love letters between Luísa and Basílio and starts to blackmail her employer.
Terras do Sem FimTerras do Sem Fim · 1981
Terras do Sem Fim
9.01981
SeriesDrama