Arlete Salles

Acting

Arlete Salles

Born June 17, 1938 · Paudalho, Pernambuco, Brazil (age 88)

Arlete Sales Lopes (Paudalho, June 17, 1938) is a Brazilian actress. Well-known for being one of the pioneers of Brazilian television drama, she began her prolific career in the 1950s, becoming, over the years, a celebrated figure in her profession. Salles has won numerous awards, most notably a Grande Otelo Award, an APCA Award, and two Prêmio Qualidade Brasil Awards, in addition to being honored…

Known For

Urban Snap-ShotsUrban Snap-Shots · 2008
Urban Snap-Shots
4.92008
MovieDramaComedy
Comedic portrait of middle-aged women in Rio de Janeiro, including overworked housewife Magali and her over-the-top twin sister Magda, psychoanalyst Paula and her troublesome daughter Melanie, and stage star in crisis Lise.
Hairspray BrazilHairspray Brazil · 2009
Hairspray Brazil
2009
Movie
Recording of the Brazilian production of 'Hairspray'. The story is set in 1962 in Baltimore and follows the dream of teenager Tracy Turnblad to dance on the Collins Corny Show. When Tracy lands a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity and launches a campaign to make the show more inclusive.
Coisa de NovelaCoisa de Novela · 2025
Coisa de Novela
9.02025
MovieDramaComedy
An estranged grandmother reconnects with her granddaughter after a difficult diagnosis and asks her for help to accomplish the dream of going to Rio de Janeiro and being on a telenovela.
Minha Irmã e EuMinha Irmã e Eu · 2023
Minha Irmã e Eu
7.12023
MovieComedy
Sisters Mirian and Mirelly were born in the interior of Goiás, but live in different cities. When their mother disappears, the two put aside their differences and come together to look for her, on a journey that could change their lives.
Amigas de SorteAmigas de Sorte · 2021
Amigas de Sorte
6.52021
MovieComedy
Nelita, Nina and Rita are all in their seventies and have been friends since childhood, and for fifty years they play the lottery weekly and are used to losing, until one day they win. Not too much money but enough to fix their lives, as long as their husbands don't find out beforehand.
Until Sbornia Do Us PartUntil Sbornia Do Us Part · 2013
Until Sbornia Do Us Part
5.72013
MovieAnimationComedy
Sbornia is an island with a rich but eccentric culture, separated from the rest of the world by a high wall. When the wall comes down, cultural change plays hilarious havoc on the lives of two traditional Sbornian musicians.
O Grande GozadorO Grande Gozador · 1972
O Grande Gozador
7.01972
MovieComedy
"Lula, 'bon vivant' who subsists at the expense of small blows, goes on with his life without a present or future purpose. Basically, he just tries to forget having been abandoned by his fiancee Helena, who gave in to his father's imposition. The situations in which he gets involved from then on are paradoxical, trying to survive in the best possible way and spending money he doesn't have, but which comes to him in one way or another. On a day of complete despair, Lula meets a group of "hippies" and leaves catechized. Willing to anything, he becomes a preacher of new customs and new ethics of life. In turn, Helena, whose marriage had failed, dreams of meeting Lula again, hoping to return to his arms.
Boys Soccer ClubBoys Soccer Club · 2014
Boys Soccer Club
7.12014
MovieAdventureDrama
A 12 year old boy dreams of becoming a goalkeeper for the national Brazilian soccer team, but first he has to overcome his own fears to convince his team boys club and his father who is against competition.

Movies

Urban Snap-ShotsUrban Snap-Shots · 2008
Urban Snap-Shots
4.92008
MovieDramaComedy
Comedic portrait of middle-aged women in Rio de Janeiro, including overworked housewife Magali and her over-the-top twin sister Magda, psychoanalyst Paula and her troublesome daughter Melanie, and stage star in crisis Lise.
Hairspray BrazilHairspray Brazil · 2009
Hairspray Brazil
2009
Movie
Recording of the Brazilian production of 'Hairspray'. The story is set in 1962 in Baltimore and follows the dream of teenager Tracy Turnblad to dance on the Collins Corny Show. When Tracy lands a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity and launches a campaign to make the show more inclusive.
Coisa de NovelaCoisa de Novela · 2025
Coisa de Novela
9.02025
MovieDramaComedy
An estranged grandmother reconnects with her granddaughter after a difficult diagnosis and asks her for help to accomplish the dream of going to Rio de Janeiro and being on a telenovela.
Minha Irmã e EuMinha Irmã e Eu · 2023
Minha Irmã e Eu
7.12023
MovieComedy
Sisters Mirian and Mirelly were born in the interior of Goiás, but live in different cities. When their mother disappears, the two put aside their differences and come together to look for her, on a journey that could change their lives.
Amigas de SorteAmigas de Sorte · 2021
Amigas de Sorte
6.52021
MovieComedy
Nelita, Nina and Rita are all in their seventies and have been friends since childhood, and for fifty years they play the lottery weekly and are used to losing, until one day they win. Not too much money but enough to fix their lives, as long as their husbands don't find out beforehand.
Until Sbornia Do Us PartUntil Sbornia Do Us Part · 2013
Until Sbornia Do Us Part
5.72013
MovieAnimationComedy
Sbornia is an island with a rich but eccentric culture, separated from the rest of the world by a high wall. When the wall comes down, cultural change plays hilarious havoc on the lives of two traditional Sbornian musicians.
O Grande GozadorO Grande Gozador · 1972
O Grande Gozador
7.01972
MovieComedy
"Lula, 'bon vivant' who subsists at the expense of small blows, goes on with his life without a present or future purpose. Basically, he just tries to forget having been abandoned by his fiancee Helena, who gave in to his father's imposition. The situations in which he gets involved from then on are paradoxical, trying to survive in the best possible way and spending money he doesn't have, but which comes to him in one way or another. On a day of complete despair, Lula meets a group of "hippies" and leaves catechized. Willing to anything, he becomes a preacher of new customs and new ethics of life. In turn, Helena, whose marriage had failed, dreams of meeting Lula again, hoping to return to his arms.
Boys Soccer ClubBoys Soccer Club · 2014
Boys Soccer Club
7.12014
MovieAdventureDrama
A 12 year old boy dreams of becoming a goalkeeper for the national Brazilian soccer team, but first he has to overcome his own fears to convince his team boys club and his father who is against competition.
Tributo: Dennis CarvalhoTributo: Dennis Carvalho · 2025
Tributo: Dennis Carvalho
2025
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
Irma Vap: O RetornoIrma Vap: O Retorno · 2006
Irma Vap: O Retorno
6.92006
MovieComedy
After many flops, theatrical producer decides to stage a former hit, "O Mistério de Irma Vap". But he is going to face many problems to find the right actors and get the necessary permissions.
Aunt VirginiaAunt Virginia · 2023
Aunt Virginia
7.52023
MovieDrama
Aunt Virginia is a 70-year-old woman who has no children and has never been married, and ends up being convinced by her sisters, Vanda and Valquíria, to move to another city in order to take care of her parents. Taking place in just one day, the film follows Virginia's preparation to receive the sisters who are coming to her house to celebrate Christmas.
Golden OldiesGolden Oldies · 2008
Golden Oldies
5.02008
MovieComedy
Four friends who only think about enjoying life, with big parties, women and drinks, are surprised by an eviction. In need of money, the group is forced to think about what they hate most: working! Confusion arises when everyone looks for an easy way to get money, with minimum effort. The days pass and the hilarious confusion only increases!
Dona Lurdes: O FilmeDona Lurdes: O Filme · 2024
Dona Lurdes: O Filme
7.32024
MovieComedyDrama
Dona Lurdes is a mother and housewife who is suffering from empty nest syndrome when her last child leaves home. To escape her loneliness, she goes in search of new ways to fill her days and her life. Due to her thirst for new things, Dona Lurdes will live new experiences, build friendships and new love.
O Sexo das BonecasO Sexo das Bonecas · 1976
O Sexo das Bonecas
3.91976
MovieDrama
The naïve young Renato arrives in Rio de Janeiro from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim with the dream of becoming a doctor. Without knowing anyone, he goes to a nightclub where he is mistaken for a male prostitute by Pedro, a homosexual nurse obsessed with Greta Garbo. That same night the two go to Pedro's apartment and after several arguments, they decide to move in together. Three months later, Renato introduces his girlfriend Gracinha to his friend, who doesn't know it, but Pedro soon realizes she is a prostitute.
Till Luck Do Us Part 2Till Luck Do Us Part 2 · 2013
Till Luck Do Us Part 2
5.82013
MovieComedy
After all the trouble in the first film, Tino and Jane have more fun adventures. Still tasting bitter failure, they see a light at the end of the tunnel with uncle Olavinho’s unexpected inheritance. However, the will carries an unusual request: the rich uncle wants his ashes to be scattered throughout the Grand Canyon. The couple takes the opportunity of the trip to fulfill this wish and decides to go to Las Vegas and end up getting into comical situations. Big time spender Tino will fall into the greatest temptations and indulge in the casinos of the gambling city.
Feminine Speeches 25'Feminine Speeches 25' · 2025
Feminine Speeches 25'
7.02025
MovieComedy
Humor and critique blend seamlessly in this year's Female Lines. With stand-up comedy, sketches, and special guest appearances, the show dives into important themes of the female experiences.
Crô em FamíliaCrô em Família · 2018
Crô em Família
4.72018
MovieComedy
Already famous, at the top of his career, owner of his own school of etiquette, Crô sees himself alone and without a family. Lonely and vulnerable, he ends up living at the whim of supposed family, Orlando, Marinalva, Luane and Nando, whose intentions are far from the best. With the inseparable Geni, Magda and Jurema by his side, Crô will embark on an adventure to find his true family while constantly avoiding the venom of the top columnist Carlota Valdez.
Gilda, Lúcia and The GoatGilda, Lúcia and The Goat · 2020
Gilda, Lúcia and The Goat
6.62020
MovieComedyDrama
The special brings the continuation of the plot starring Gilda and Lúcia in the series 'Amor e Sorte'. After a period of forced coexistence due to social isolation, they face a new reality.
Tributo: Francisco CuocoTributo: Francisco Cuoco · 2025
Tributo: Francisco Cuoco
10.02025
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
A ExtorsãoA Extorsão · 1975
A Extorsão
8.01975
MovieCrimeThriller
Terra Sem DeusTerra Sem Deus · 1963
Terra Sem Deus
9.01963
MovieDrama
O Crime da CabraO Crime da Cabra · 2015
O Crime da Cabra
6.02015
MovieComedy
Life in a small Brazilian town is shaken by a crime: somebody stole the money from the selling of a goat.

TV Shows

Sétimo SentidoSétimo Sentido · 1982
Sétimo Sentido
9.01982
SeriesDrama
Hilda HurricaneHilda Hurricane · 1998
Hilda Hurricane
8.11998
SeriesDrama
After breaking off her engagement on her wedding day and going directly to a prostitution house, a young model becomes the city's most famous harlot, known as "Hilda Hurricane", in the 50's Brazil. She could do fine if it wasn't for Malthus, a young novice said to be a saint, for whom she falls in love. However, the boy is kept under the strict, severe doctrine of Father Nelson, a conservative priest intolerant even to every minor sin. Things start getting harder when Roberto, Malthus' old friend and a communist reporter (the actual author of the story), tries to interview Hilda and disclosure the real reasons behind her radical change of mind. In the meantime, the middle-classes are terrified by the "leftist threat" in Brazilian politics.
Three GracesThree Graces · 2025
Three Graces
7.82025
SeriesDrama
Gerluce became pregnant as a teenager and, just like her mother, Lígia, she raised her child alone. Now, Gerluce watches her daughter Joélly become the third generation of the family to go through the same situation. Besides the impact that teenage pregnancy brings to the whole family, the three Marias das Graças must deal with Lígia’s worsening health.
O OutroO Outro · 1987
O Outro
8.01987
SeriesDrama
Selva de PedraSelva de Pedra · 1972
Selva de Pedra
9.11972
SeriesDrama
Amidst an unresolved crime, Simone protects Cristiano and falls in love with him. However, the couple faces ambition and betrayals that tear them apart. Presumed dead, she returns under a new identity seeking revenge.
TietaTieta · 1989
Tieta
8.21989
SeriesDrama
Inspired on Jorge Amado's romance "Tieta do Agreste", the plot is set on the fictional city of Santana do Agreste, at Brazil's northwest, and has as main theme Tieta's life turnarounds. Twenty-five years after being chased out of town by her father Zé Esteves, she returns to her home town seeking revenge against everyone who mistreated her and laugh at her face in the past.
The TrapalhõesThe Trapalhões · 1977
The Trapalhões
8.01977
SeriesComedy
Os Trapalhões was a Brazilian comedy group and also a Brazilian television series created by Wilton Franco. Its members were Dedé Santana, Zacarias, Mussum and their leader Didi Mocó, that was played by Renato Aragão. The name Trapalhões is derived from the Portuguese verb atrapalhar, which means the opposite of helping, to do something the wrong way or to Those that confuse. The name is translated "Tramps" in English DVD subtitles. It was aired by Rede Globo from 1977 to 1999. On March 18, 1990, Zacarias died due to respiratory failure, but the group and the series didn't come to an end until July 29, 1994, when Mussum died due to an unsuccessful heart transplant.
Port of MiraclesPort of Miracles · 2001
Port of Miracles
6.42001
SeriesDrama
Porto dos Milagres is a Brazilian telenovela that was produced and aired by TV Globo from 5 February to 29 September 2001, totaling 203 chapters. It was written by Aguinaldo Silva and Ricardo Linhares and loosely based on two works written by Jorge Amado - The Dead Sea and the discovery of America by the Turks. Had Philip collaboration Miguez, Maria Elisa Berredo, Nadotti Nelson and Gloria Baker, directed by Fabricio Mamberti and Luciano Sabino. Director general Mark and Robert Paul Naar, co-directed by Fabricio Mamberti and Luciano Sabino. Had the direction of core Marcos Paulo.
A Gata ComeuA Gata Comeu · 1985
A Gata Comeu
8.11985
SeriesComedy
After getting lost on a sea excursion, Jô Penteado and Fábio Coutinho develop mutual feelings during the two months they spend stranded on a deserted island.
Água VivaÁgua Viva · 1980
Água Viva
8.21980
SeriesDrama
Sai de BaixoSai de Baixo · 1996
Sai de Baixo
8.31996
SeriesComedy
It follows the lives of the members of a dysfunctional family, their maid and the doorman of the apartment building in which they lived.
Mad LoveMad Love · 1983
Mad Love
7.01983
SeriesDrama
Amor com Amor Se PagaAmor com Amor Se Paga · 1984
Amor com Amor Se Paga
6.71984
SeriesComedy
Nonô Corrêa, extremely stingy, puts padlocks on the refrigerator and pantry cupboards to prevent his children, Elisa and Tomaz, from eating more than he considers necessary. Nonô never forgets to raise the rents on the apartments he rents, leaving the tenants desperate. The funny thing is that Nonô is very rich and hides his precious fortune from everyone. The only one who knows his secret is Anselmo. Another character who suffers from Nonô's miserliness is the maid Frosina, who has worked for him for over 20 years. At a certain point in the story, an orphan, Zezinho, crosses Nonô's path. The boy wins the heart of the neurotic man.
CaboclaCabocla · 1979
Cabocla
9.01979
SeriesDrama
Looks & EssenceLooks & Essence · 2011
Looks & Essence
6.32011
SeriesDrama
Griselda is a tough, hard-working handywoman who managed to raise her three children on her own. She struggles to make ends meet but after winning the lottery tensions rise as people inevitably show their true value. With plenty of romance and intrigue this incredibly rich and fun telenovela brings together the true values of friendship, love, and family.
Power PlayPower Play · 1984
Power Play
9.31984
SeriesDrama
Eloá and Osmar's marriage is thrown into crisis when a mysterious man crosses their path. With a thirst for prestige and power, Eloá will face the consequences of her ambition.
Assim na Terra Como no CéuAssim na Terra Como no Céu · 1970
Assim na Terra Como no Céu
6.31970
SeriesDrama
My SweetheartMy Sweetheart · 1998
My Sweetheart
7.71998
SeriesDrama
The plot revolves around the romantic conflict involving four young people who have known each other since childhood. Antônio Mourão, an orphan raised by Father Ovídio, has two dreams in life: to graduate in Medicine – he has just passed the entrance exam – and to marry Rebeca, one of the daughters of his godfather, the Protestant pastor Bilac. Antônio and Rebeca end up separated thanks to the interference of Lívia, the youngest daughter of Pastor Bilac. Sensual and deceitful, she dreams of abandoning her life in São Tomás de Trás, working as a lacemaker and attending her father's church services, to live in the big city. She sees in Antônio a chance to fulfill her desire and, even knowing about the romance between the young man and her sister, she orchestrates a situation to seduce him and manages to get pregnant by him. The two are then forced to marry and move to the capital.
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.
O CasarãoO Casarão · 1976
O Casarão
6.71976
SeriesDrama
Fera FeridaFera Ferida · 1993
Fera Ferida
7.61993
SeriesDrama
Marked by tragedy, Feliciano Júnior returns to Tubiacanga as Raimundo Flamel, driven by the desire to avenge the death of his parents.
Jogo da VidaJogo da Vida · 1981
Jogo da Vida
8.51981
SeriesDrama
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.
Chico Anysio ShowChico Anysio Show · 1982
Chico Anysio Show
9.01982
SeriesComedy
Duas VidasDuas Vidas · 1976
Duas Vidas
7.71976
SeriesDrama