Adriana Esteves
Biography
Adriana Esteves Agostinho Brichta (born December 15, 1969) is a renowned Brazilian actress celebrated for her compelling performances in television and film. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Adriana has become one of Brazil's most esteemed and versatile actresses, gaining critical acclaim and a vast fanbase. Esteves's breakthrough role came in the early 1990s when she starred in the popular telenovela "Renascer" (1993). Her portrayal of Mariana was widely praised and marked the beginning of her rise to fame. Following this, she continued to showcase her talent in a series of successful telenovelas, including "A Indomada" (1997), where she played the unforgettable character Lúcia Helena, and "Torre de Babel" (1998), portraying the determined and complex character Sandrinha. Adriana's versatility as an actress was further demonstrated with her role in "O Cravo e a Rosa" (2000), where she played the spirited Catarina Batista. This role solidified her status as a household name and showcased her ability to excel in comedic roles. In 2012, Esteves delivered one of her most iconic performances as Carminha in "Avenida Brasil." Her portrayal of the villainous earned her numerous awards and is considered one of the most memorable characters in Brazilian television history. This role not only demonstrated her depth and range as an actress but also left an indelible mark on Brazilian pop culture. In addition to her television success, Adriana Esteves has made significant contributions to Brazilian cinema. She has starred in several films, such as "As Meninas" (1995), "Trair e Coçar é Só Começar" (2006), and "Mundo Cão" (2016). Her performances in these films have further established her as a prominent figure in the Brazilian entertainment industry.
Known For
Brazil Avenue
Crazy About You
Jequitibá
Her Own Destiny
Top Model
Brava Gente
Vale Tudo
Once in a Blue Moon
All Movies (15)
- Show 60 Anos2025 · as Carmen Lúcia Moreira (Carminha)
- Executive Order2022 · as Isabel
- 70 Anos Esta Noite2021
- Marighella2021 · as Clara
- Loveling2018 · as Sônia
- Canastra Suja2016 · as Maria
- In Dog's Words2016 · as Dilza
- True Beauty2015 · as Anita
- Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Dalva e Herivelto, Uma Canção de Amor - O Filme2015 · as Dalva de Oliveira
- Cheating in Chains2006 · as Olímpia
- A História de Rosa2005 · as Rosa
- O Trapalhão e a Luz Azul1999 · as Juliana / Anajuli
- Tiradentes1999 · as Bárbara Heliodora
- As Meninas1995 · as Lorena
- Inspector Faustão and the Vagabond1991 · as Singer
All TV Shows (32)
- Crazy About You2024 · as Mércia Alves / Sônia Rangel
- The Others2023 · as Cibele Costa Gonçalves
- Marighella2023 · as Clara
- A Mother's Love2019 · as Thelma Lopes Nunes
- As Vilãs Que Amamos2019
- Harassment2018 · as Stela
- Second Chance2018 · as Laura Bottini Maranhão (Laureta) / Cláudia
- Above Justice2016 · as Fátima Libéria do Nascimento
- Ambitious Women2015 · as Inês Ferraz Junqueira
- Happily Ever After?2015 · as Tania Drummond
- Brazil Avenue2012 · as Carmem Lúcia Moreira de Araújo (Carminha)
- Dinossaurs & Robots2011 · as Júlia Freire de Aquino Medeiros
- The Cariocas2010 · as Celi
- Dalva e Herivelto: Uma Canção de Amor2010 · as Dalva de Oliveira
- Toma Lá, Dá Cá2007 · as Célia Regina Rocha Dassoin "Celinha"
- Once in a Blue Moon2005 · as Heloísa Queiroz
- Her Own Destiny2004 · as Nazaré Tedesco
- Kubanacan2003 · as Lola / Lolta
- Student's Heart2002 · as Amelinha (Amélia Mourão)
- Brava Gente2000 · as Marina
- The Thorn and the Rose2000 · as Catarina Batista
- Tower of Babel1998 · as Sandra da Silva (Sandrinha)
- A Indomada1997 · as Lúcia Helena de Mendonça e Albuquerque / Eulália de Mendonça e Albuquerque (1ª fase)
- Razão de Viver1996 · as Zilda
- Decadence1995 · as Carla Tavares Branco
- Jequitibá1993 · as Mariana Paiva Ferreira
- Pedra Sobre Pedra1992 · as Marina Batista
- My Love, My Torment1990 · as Patrícia Mello
- Delegacia de Mulheres1989 · as Malú
- Top Model1989 · as Cristina "Tininha"
- Vale Tudo1988 · as Modelo
- Caso Especial1971 · as Marina