Marieta Severo

Acting

Marieta Severo

Born November 2, 1946 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (age 79)

Marieta Severo da Costa (Rio de Janeiro, November 2, 1946) is a Brazilian actress, screenwriter and theater producer, known for the various works she performs in cinema, television and theater. Marieta is one of the most awarded actresses in the country, among her recognitions include four APCA statuettes, three Guarani Awards, a Kikito, two Shell Awards and two Molières, in addition to receiving …

Known For

As CentenáriasAs Centenárias · 2009
As Centenárias
2009
MovieComedy
Two professional mourners try to trick Death in the northeast of Brazil.
Infinite ElzaInfinite Elza · 2021
Infinite Elza
2021
MovieDocumentaryMusic
The movie-documentary "Elza Infinita" follows the journey of singer Elza Soares. Its starting point is the musical Elza and the artists who were part of the cast, as they talk about Elza’s life and their own personal experiences.
Our ChildrenOur Children · 2022
Our Children
5.32022
MovieDrama
Vera, who fought in the armed left-wing movements against the Brazilian military dictatorship, has lived in multiple South American countries. Her daughter Tânica has been married to another woman for fifteen years, and they're about to have their first child.
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.
O Mistério no Colégio BrasilO Mistério no Colégio Brasil · 1988
O Mistério no Colégio Brasil
6.31988
MovieMysteryThriller
Two students make a date in a secluded cave behind their school, where they could be undisturbed. But on arrival they see a corpse. They run to inform the authorities, but when they arrive the corpse has mysteriously disappeared.
Castle Ra-Tim-Bum: The MovieCastle Ra-Tim-Bum: The Movie · 1999
Castle Ra-Tim-Bum: The Movie
6.21999
MovieAdventureComedy
A young wizard must create new spells in his magic book before the planets align. His uncle and aunt, powerful mages themselves, help him achieve that. Based on the award-winning Brazilian TV series.
Pequenas HistóriasPequenas Histórias · 2007
Pequenas Histórias
6.52007
MovieComedyFantasy
On the porch of a farm, a woman tells stories while cutting and sewing scraps of cloth, creating images that form a towel. There are four stories of humor and magic. The fisherman's wedding with Iara, a mermaid from the rivers. The altar boy of a church that sees the procession of souls. The encounter between a Santa Claus in a store and a street boy and the adventures of Zé Burraldo, a naive guy who always lets himself be carried away by others.
The Two Deaths of Quincas WateryellThe Two Deaths of Quincas Wateryell · 2010
The Two Deaths of Quincas Wateryell
6.92010
MovieComedyDrama
Friends of the recently deceased Quincas take their pal's body on one last tour of his favorite spots in Brazil's Bahia.

Movies

As CentenáriasAs Centenárias · 2009
As Centenárias
2009
MovieComedy
Two professional mourners try to trick Death in the northeast of Brazil.
Infinite ElzaInfinite Elza · 2021
Infinite Elza
2021
MovieDocumentaryMusic
The movie-documentary "Elza Infinita" follows the journey of singer Elza Soares. Its starting point is the musical Elza and the artists who were part of the cast, as they talk about Elza’s life and their own personal experiences.
Our ChildrenOur Children · 2022
Our Children
5.32022
MovieDrama
Vera, who fought in the armed left-wing movements against the Brazilian military dictatorship, has lived in multiple South American countries. Her daughter Tânica has been married to another woman for fifteen years, and they're about to have their first child.
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.
O Mistério no Colégio BrasilO Mistério no Colégio Brasil · 1988
O Mistério no Colégio Brasil
6.31988
MovieMysteryThriller
Two students make a date in a secluded cave behind their school, where they could be undisturbed. But on arrival they see a corpse. They run to inform the authorities, but when they arrive the corpse has mysteriously disappeared.
Castle Ra-Tim-Bum: The MovieCastle Ra-Tim-Bum: The Movie · 1999
Castle Ra-Tim-Bum: The Movie
6.21999
MovieAdventureComedy
A young wizard must create new spells in his magic book before the planets align. His uncle and aunt, powerful mages themselves, help him achieve that. Based on the award-winning Brazilian TV series.
Pequenas HistóriasPequenas Histórias · 2007
Pequenas Histórias
6.52007
MovieComedyFantasy
On the porch of a farm, a woman tells stories while cutting and sewing scraps of cloth, creating images that form a towel. There are four stories of humor and magic. The fisherman's wedding with Iara, a mermaid from the rivers. The altar boy of a church that sees the procession of souls. The encounter between a Santa Claus in a store and a street boy and the adventures of Zé Burraldo, a naive guy who always lets himself be carried away by others.
The Two Deaths of Quincas WateryellThe Two Deaths of Quincas Wateryell · 2010
The Two Deaths of Quincas Wateryell
6.92010
MovieComedyDrama
Friends of the recently deceased Quincas take their pal's body on one last tour of his favorite spots in Brazil's Bahia.
TorniqueteTorniquete · 2025
Torniquete
2025
Movie
After moving with her mother into her grandmother’s house, Amanda survives a violent robbery that leaves a scar on her face. Ridiculed for her appearance, she finds both her home and neighborhood turning against her. When she finally decides to face her wound, she and her family embark on a journey of healing and emotional growth, confronting the pain that has marked them inside and out.
The Big Family: The MovieThe Big Family: The Movie · 2007
The Big Family: The Movie
6.02007
MovieComedyFamily
Public functionary and family man Lineu and his beloved wife Nenê celebrate the 40th anniversary of their first date. In the present day, Lineu feels uncomfortable when colleague Pacheco dies and goes to the doctor for an examination. When the result of his tomography arrives, Lineu steals the document, afraid of having a tumor, but he believes he will die sooner. Meanwhile, Nenê meets Lineu's old rival Carlinhos, who manages the local market, and invites him to dinner.
My Time Is NowMy Time Is Now · 2025
My Time Is Now
2025
MovieDocumentary
Filmmaker Sandra Werneck interviews remarkable women such as Marieta Severo, Zezé Motta, Margareth Dalcolmo, Conceição Evaristo, Denise Werneck, and Iole de Freitas for a journey of shared experiences that challenge stereotypes of female aging. From work to love life, from health to sexuality, these women share their stories, reflections, and life lessons, offering inspiration and raising questions about what truly matters when one reaches maturity, while also highlighting the hardships and misfortunes of aging.
Sunday NightSunday Night · 2024
Sunday Night
2024
MovieDrama
The life of Margot, one of Brazil's greatest actresses, married to Antônio, an award-winning writer and with advanced Alzheimer's, changes completely when she discovers that she also has Alzheimer's. She will need to race against time if she wants to finish one last job, reconnect with her children and maintain the independence to die in peace.
Sonhos de Menina MoçaSonhos de Menina Moça · 1988
Sonhos de Menina Moça
9.01988
MovieRomanceDrama
Iolanda, a widow who is the matriarch of a large and complicated family, is the hostess of a large party in a mansion that brings back many memories. The celebration is marked by a barbecue with lots of gossip and fun among old friends.
Chico: Brazilian ArtistChico: Brazilian Artist · 2015
Chico: Brazilian Artist
7.82015
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Chico Buarque is a constant presence in Brazil's art scene and makes up its citizen's popular culture. This wealth in music, poems, theater and novels has been created over the last 50 years and in this film Chico Buarque converses about his memories, shows, daily life, work methods, creative process, in summary all his trajectory. The musician’s search for his German brother, whom he never got to meet, serves as one of the axis for the narrative.
A Mulher do Atirador de FacasA Mulher do Atirador de Facas · 1984
A Mulher do Atirador de Facas
6.21984
MovieDrama
In a circus, the big act is that of the knife thrower, assisted by his wife. The couple takes risks in real life, in a show of great skill and coldness, which respects a blood treaty.
Outras EstóriasOutras Estórias · 1999
Outras Estórias
7.01999
MovieComedyDrama
Five stories by Brazilian writer Guimarães Rosa: in the hinterland of the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil, a man fears for his life after having killed one of the dire Brothers Dagobé, outlaws who have great influence over the region; a hitman asks a doctor what's the meaning of a name he has heard; in a farm, the landowner decides to share the use and property of the estate among his employees; a man falls in love with a girl, but she's said to have a dreadful disease; and the local butcher spends half of his time running after his mother and daughter, both utterly mad.
Sonho Sem FimSonho Sem Fim · 1986
Sonho Sem Fim
7.01986
MovieDramaHistory
The story of one of Brazilian cinema's pioneers, Eduardo Abelim, from the start of his career, in Rio de Janeiro, until his filming of the 1930 Revolution. To promote his films, Abelim would even perform car stunts, give classes on the occult and offer guidance on mystical matters.
Owner of the StoryOwner of the Story · 2004
Owner of the Story
6.42004
MovieDramaComedy
A 50 year-old woman who analyses her past. She pictures herself when she was 20 years old and she re-creates the story of her life through a game of innumerous possibilities. What if she wouldn't have gone to that ball? What if... instead of meeting the man of her life, with whom she married and had kids, she would have called a girlfriend and they went to the theater? What would be her destiny? What would have happened? In the plot the present talks to the past. A young woman projects her future in a fascinating game between memories and desires.
A Porta AbertaA Porta Aberta · 1989
A Porta Aberta
7.01989
Movie
Roleta RussaRoleta Russa · 1972
Roleta Russa
10.01972
MovieThriller
Raul, a playboy, marries Sheila and hire Nina, a photographer, to take erotic snapshots of his wife. Nina acquires an interest on Sheila, and through a maid, investigates the couple's intimate life.
DuettoDuetto · 2022
Duetto
6.02022
MovieDrama
Duetto takes place in 1965 and tells the story of 18-year-old Cora, a Brazilian from an Italian family who, after losing her dad in a tragic car accident, goes with her grandmother Lucia to Puglia, Italy, where her ancestral homestead still stands. Lucia, aiming to sell an old family land lot, reencounters her sister Sofia and her husband Gino, whom she hasn't spoken to in 40 years.
Bye Bye BrazilBye Bye Brazil · 1980
Bye Bye Brazil
6.81980
MovieDrama
The Caravana Rolidei rolls into town with the Gypsy Lord at the mike: he does magic tricks, the erotic Salomé dances, and the mute Swallow performs feats of strength. A young accordion player is completely enamored of Salomé, and he begs to come along. The Gypsy Lord shrugs, and the accordionist and his pregnant wife, Dasdô, join the troupe.
Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro OficinaDesire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina · 2021
Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina
5.02021
MovieDocumentary
In six decades, Teatro Oficina has done more than revolutionize theatrical language in the country: the aesthetic influence of José Celso Martinez Corrêa's company extends from Tropicalism to the renewal of Brazilian audiovisual languages ​​from the 1960s onwards. The film revisits a story that it involves personalities such as Caetano Veloso, Glauber Rocha, Lina Bo Bardi, Chico Buarque and Zé do Caixão, brings together scenic art, ecology, architecture and sexuality, and mixes art and life in the search for a Brazilian based language.
Stolen DreamsStolen Dreams · 2009
Stolen Dreams
5.72009
MovieDrama
Jessica, Sabrina and Daiane have dreams, just like all young people of any social class or place in the world. They live in a low-income neighborhood in the periphery of Rio de Janeiro and find in prostitution a way to survive and satisfy their consumer desires. However, even faced with the trials of absolute uncertainty and lack of hope, Jessica, Sabrina and Daiane insist on loving, having fun and planning their future.

TV Shows

A Grande FamíliaA Grande Família · 2001
A Grande Família
8.42001
SeriesComedyFamily
The daily lives of a typical Brazilian middle-class family, that are always very close and tries, in their way, to survive the financial and relationship difficulties.
Family TiesFamily Ties · 2000
Family Ties
6.92000
SeriesDrama
A mature and successful woman, Helena becomes involved with Edu, who is twenty years her junior. She battles prejudice in order to live her love, but their romance fizzles out when she realizes that her daughter Camila has also fallen in love with him. Her dilemma grows even worse when she discovers that the girl has leukemia. Helena must disclose the real identity of Camila‘s father in order to try and find a compatible bone marrow donor. In order to save her, she decides to give up her new love and have another baby with her daughter‘s father.
Chico Anysio ShowChico Anysio Show · 1982
Chico Anysio Show
9.01982
SeriesComedy
Hidden TruthsHidden Truths · 2015
Hidden Truths
7.82015
SeriesDrama
A teenager who dreams with a career as a top model becomes part of a prostitution scheme and meets a powerful and obsessive businessman. As a last resort, he marries the girl's mother just to be near her. This series explores the limits of obsession, wealth and pleasure, using the fashion world as backdrop.
Caso EspecialCaso Especial · 1971
Caso Especial
6.01971
SeriesDramaCrime
Chico TotalChico Total · 1981
Chico Total
7.51981
SeriesComedy
Pátria MinhaPátria Minha · 1994
Pátria Minha
8.11994
SeriesDrama
Four stories intertwine, revolving around moral dilemmas of life in society. A secret unites student Alice and mega-businessman Raul Pelegrini, who are major ideological opponents.
ChampagneChampagne · 1983
Champagne
7.01983
SeriesDrama
Que Rei Sou Eu?Que Rei Sou Eu? · 1989
Que Rei Sou Eu?
7.31989
SeriesComedy
In the imaginary king of Avilan, the bastard prince Jean Pierre leads a popular group against councilors who will invade Rainha Valentine's palace and take away the power.
Deus Nos AcudaDeus Nos Acuda · 1992
Deus Nos Acuda
6.81992
SeriesDrama
The plot tells the story of Celestina, an angel responsible for Brazil. When threatened by God with being sent to the country she was supposed to help grow, she despairs and seeks out her friend, the angel Gabriel. To help Celestina, Gabriel asks the Almighty to let her stay in heaven for another six months. God, however, imposes a condition: Celestina must make a Brazilian citizen more honest, dignified, and compassionate, without disrespecting the free will that every human being should have. To fulfill her mission, Celestina chooses the swindler Maria Escandalosa, a charismatic, beautiful, and kind-hearted young woman, daughter of the equally swindler Tomás Euclides. Convinced that she will transform the girl's character, Celestina disobeys divine laws and saves her from an explosion, then begins to watch over the young woman's life on Earth.
A Brutal Pact: The Murder of Daniella PerezA Brutal Pact: The Murder of Daniella Perez · 2022
A Brutal Pact: The Murder of Daniella Perez
7.72022
SeriesDocumentaryCrime
In 1992, actress and dancer Daniella Perez was murdered by her co-star, Guilherme de Pádua and his wife, Paula Thomaz, in a cruelly premeditated crime. The untimely death of the 22-year-old, daughter of Brazilian author and producer, International Emmy winner Gloria Perez, shocked the country, gained notoriety and occupied the front pages of national newspapers for years.
Elza & Mané: Amor em Linhas TortasElza & Mané: Amor em Linhas Tortas · 2022
Elza & Mané: Amor em Linhas Tortas
6.02022
SeriesDocumentary
Vereda TropicalVereda Tropical · 1984
Vereda Tropical
8.01984
SeriesComedyDrama
The story revolves around the conflicts within Silvana and Oliva's family—her mother and paternal grandfather—who are fighting for custody of Zeca after the child's father dies.
Ti Ti TiTi Ti Ti · 1985
Ti Ti Ti
8.01985
SeriesComedy
'Ti-Ti-Ti' presents a humorous plot, set in São Paulo, whose central theme is the professional, familial, and romantic rivalry between André Spina and Ariclenes Martins, or Ari, as he is known to those closest to him. The two were childhood friends and always fought a lot, engaging in tireless disputes over the same girlfriends.
Delegacia de MulheresDelegacia de Mulheres · 1989
Delegacia de Mulheres
8.61989
SeriesDrama
Anastácia, a Mulher sem DestinoAnastácia, a Mulher sem Destino · 1967
Anastácia, a Mulher sem Destino
7.01967
SeriesDrama
O Homem ProibidoO Homem Proibido · 1967
O Homem Proibido
1967
Series
O Sheik de AgadirO Sheik de Agadir · 1966
O Sheik de Agadir
1966
Series
O Outro Lado do Paraíso: As Vinganças de ClaraO Outro Lado do Paraíso: As Vinganças de Clara · 2018
O Outro Lado do Paraíso: As Vinganças de Clara
2018
SeriesDrama
As Vilãs Que AmamosAs Vilãs Que Amamos · 2019
As Vilãs Que Amamos
9.02019
SeriesDocumentary
Tarcísio & GlóriaTarcísio & Glória · 1988
Tarcísio & Glória
8.31988
SeriesDrama
In Your PlaceIn Your Place · 2021
In Your Place
5.82021
SeriesDrama
Christian and Renato are identical twins who have opposite lives: Christian grew up in an orphanage and is underemployed, struggling to survive. Renato was adopted by a rich family and had everything that money can buy. When they meet again as adults, a tragedy happens: Renato is murdered and identified as Christian who, in turn, takes the place of his brother. However, to this end, he must leave behind his identity and his great love.
A Comédia da Vida PrivadaA Comédia da Vida Privada · 1994
A Comédia da Vida Privada
8.51994
SeriesComedy
Guerra de Canudos - MinissérieGuerra de Canudos - Minissérie · 1997
Guerra de Canudos - Minissérie
1997
SeriesDrama
Guerra de Canudos is a 1997 Brazilian film, of the drama genre, directed by Sérgio Rezende. It was shown in miniseries format on TV Globo, between December 16 and December 19, 1997, in 4 chapters, replacing "Decadência", and being replaced by "Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands", being the first time that the broadcaster adapted the exhibition of a feature film in this format, an expedient that became be used more frequently since then.