Angelina Muniz

Acting

Angelina Muniz

Born March 21, 1955 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (age 71)

Angelina Maria Muniz Zagari (born March 21, 1955 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian actress. Angelina is considered one of the greatest sex symbols of the 1980s, when she appeared naked in films such as The Love Bug and the Brazilian edition of Playboy magazine, in which she appeared three times (in July 1980, March 1982 and January 1985) . She had a brief experience as a radio announcer, present…

Known For

Tchau, AmorTchau, Amor · 1983
Tchau, Amor
8.01983
MovieDrama
An unemployed radio worker obsessed with suicide meets a rich brat.
Amante LatinoAmante Latino · 1979
Amante Latino
6.51979
MovieDrama
Upon learning that the school where he learned music is going to be expropriated, a famous singer decides to do a show for the benefit of the institution.
Nos Embalos de IpanemaNos Embalos de Ipanema · 1978
Nos Embalos de Ipanema
4.81978
MovieComedyDrama
Toquinho is a young man living in Marechal Hermes, a poor neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, together with his widow mother and a younger sister. Although he is poor, he is also ambitious, and wants to change his life. He spends all his time on the beach, at Arpoador, Ipanema, where he dreams to become a famous surfer. Besides, he usually finds Patricia there, a rich and liberated young woman, whom he likes a lot. To impress Patricia and satisfy some of her wishes, he lets himself be seduced by André, a gay guy who, in return for his sexual favors, promises him a trip to Hawaii for a surf championship.
The Love BugThe Love Bug · 1980
The Love Bug
4.41980
MovieComedy
According to an Amazonian indigenous legend, a certain insect, Anophelis sexualis, has aphrodisiac properties: one who is bitten by it will surely die if it does not have sex within two hours. Knowing this news, Hans Muller, a scientist, moves to the habitat of the insect and collects several specimens for research in his laboratory in the city of Ilha Bela, on the coast of São Paulo. There, besides the local administration and the population, there are several tourists. By an accident, the insects flee and attack the world.
Karina, Object of PassionKarina, Object of Passion · 1982
Karina, Object of Passion
4.31982
MovieDrama
A stripper is arrested for killing her gigolo who exploited her as a prostitute under the name of Karina. Her despair turns to ardent passion when she meets a lady lawyer who promises her that she will be able to get her out of jail very quickly. But both ladies will have to fight an outlaw who will do whatever he can to possess Karina.
Fim de FestaFim de Festa · 1978
Fim de Festa
7.01978
MovieDrama
Marcelo and Márcia, a successful couple, have different social backgrounds. She's always been rich and attached to tradition, while her husband hasn't. One day he leaves for another city, Angra dos Reis, where he meets two girls, Lena and Tânia. Marcelo and Lena get involved, while Tânia is jealous. One night the three go to a party, where a tragic accident happens.
O Grande PalhaçoO Grande Palhaço · 1980
O Grande Palhaço
6.51980
MovieComedyDrama
A circus clown's life spirals out of control when his wife, a trapeze artist, dies during a performance, and, to his chagrin, their son vows to follow in his mother's footsteps.
O Sol dos AmantesO Sol dos Amantes · 1979
O Sol dos Amantes
9.01979
MovieRomanceDrama

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Jogo da VidaJogo da Vida · 1981
Jogo da Vida
8.51981
SeriesDramaSoap
The cheerful and outgoing Jordana lived alongside Silas for 20 years, helping him become wealthy. Despite this, he abandons her to run away with the opportunistic Carla. After the separation, Jordana faces financial difficulties. She then meets Dona Mena, an eccentric and lonely old woman abandoned by her family. Jordana takes care of Dona Mena and, when she dies, inherits four bronze cupids containing a million dollars. The problem is that the cupids disappear without a trace. The cupids become the subject of a fight between Dona Mena's nephews, Loreta and Carlito. The two are the villains of the story. Jordana, however, ends up falling in love with Carlito. In the final chapters, Jordana manages to recover the cupids and rebuild her life. She has the help of her friend Vieira.

Flávia Navarro, a “Jacaroa do Pantanal”

Éramos SeisÉramos Seis · 1994
Éramos Seis
9.01994
SeriesDrama
Éramos Seis is a Brazilian period drama telenovela produced by SBT and originally broadcast from May 9 to December 5, 1994. Based on the 1943 novel of the same name by Maria José Dupré, it was adapted by Sílvio de Abreu and Rubens Ewald Filho, with direction by Henrique Martins and Del Rangel and general direction by Nilton Travesso. The telenovela stars Irene Ravache, Othon Bastos, Jandir Ferrari, Tarcísio Filho, Luciana Braga, and Leonardo Brício. Set in São Paulo between the 1920s and 1940s, the story follows Dona Lola, a devoted wife and mother who struggles to keep her family together despite financial hardship and personal tragedy. As her four children—Carlos, Alfredo, Isabel, and Julinho—grow into adulthood, each follows a different path shaped by love, ambition, and loss. Through decades of sacrifice and resilience, Lola witnesses the joys and sorrows of family life while enduring profound changes that ultimately leave her to reflect on a lifetime of devotion.

Karime

O Direito de NascerO Direito de Nascer · 2001
O Direito de Nascer
9.02001
SeriesDramaSoap
O Direito de Nascer is a Brazilian telenovela produced by JPO Produções and broadcast by SBT from May 21 to October 2, 2001. Based on the Cuban radio serial El Derecho de Nacer (1940), written by Félix B. Caignet, it was adapted by Aziz Bajur, with collaboration from Jayme Camargo and Alcione Carvalho. Directed by Roberto Talma and José Paulo Vallone, the telenovela stars Guilhermina Guinle, João Vitti, Dhu Moraes, Jorge Pontual, Ana Cecília Costa, Luiz Guilherme, Elaine Cristina, and Esther Góes. Set in Havana at the beginning of the 20th century, the story follows Maria Helena, a young woman who becomes pregnant after being abandoned by her fiancé. Afraid of her powerful father's reaction, she gives birth in secret and entrusts her son to the maid Dolores. Raised away from his family, Alberto grows up to become a doctor, unaware of his true origins. Years later, the revelation of his past brings conflicts, forgiveness, and the chance for reconciliation.

Condessa Victória de Monteverde

Dona AnjaDona Anja · 1996
Dona Anja
1996
SeriesSoapComedy
Dona Anja is a Brazilian telenovela produced by JPO Produções and originally broadcast by SBT from December 9, 1996, to April 26, 1997. Based on the novel of the same name by Josué Guimarães, it was adapted by Cristianne Fridman and Yoya Wursch, with general direction by Roberto Talma. The telenovela stars Lucélia Santos, Jonas Mello, Angelina Muniz, Danton Mello, Manuela Dias, Giuseppe Oristânio, Luiz Guilherme, and Sérgio Mamberti. Set in 1977 in the countryside of Rio Grande do Sul, the story follows Anja Guimarães Castilhos, a woman who breaks with the conservative traditions of her town after discovering her fiancé's betrayal. Together with Colonel Quineu, she becomes the owner of a brothel and challenges the values of local society by defending women's independence and questioning social norms. Surrounded by political conflicts, rivalries, and personal disputes, Anja fights for her freedom while facing powerful enemies.

Maria Helena Salena