Portrait of Helena Ignez

Helena Ignez

Bio: Helena Ignez (Salvador, May 23, 1939) is a Brazilian actress and filmmaker. Helena was born in Salvador, Bahia and was attending her second year of law school when she fell in love with theater and decided to study the Dramatic Arts at the Federal University of Bahia
Born: Sat, May 23 1942
Birthplace: Salvador - Bahia - Brazil
Helena Ignez is 82 years old
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Poster of Not Even God Is As Fair As Your Jeans
Not Even God Is As Fair As Your Jeans
Helena Ignez was 82 in Not Even God Is As Fair As Your Jeans as 'Dra. Marina Consiglio'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 28 2025
Poster of Deuses da Peste
Deuses da Peste
Helena Ignez was 82 in Deuses da Peste
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 25 2025
Poster of A Última Vanguarda
A Última Vanguarda
Helena Ignez was 81 in A Última Vanguarda as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 19 2024
Poster of If I'm Here It Is by Mystery
If I'm Here It Is by Mystery
Helena Ignez was 81 in If I'm Here It Is by Mystery as 'Arlete'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 24 2024
Poster of Nelson Carneiro: Knight of Democracy
Nelson Carneiro: Knight of Democracy
Helena Ignez was 81 in Nelson Carneiro: Knight of Democracy as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 26 2023
Poster of Helena de Guaratiba
Helena de Guaratiba
Helena Ignez was 81 in Helena de Guaratiba as 'Helena'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 2023
Poster of O Mel é Mais Doce Que o Sangue
O Mel é Mais Doce Que o Sangue
Helena Ignez was 81 in O Mel é Mais Doce Que o Sangue
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 14 2023
Poster of The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
Helena Ignez was 80 in The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 30 2023
Poster of Joy Is the Acid Test
Joy Is the Acid Test
Helena Ignez was 80 in Joy Is the Acid Test as 'Jarda Ícone'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 23 2023
Poster of The Mother
The Mother
Helena Ignez was 80 in The Mother as 'Dulce'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 2022
Poster of The Welles Raft
The Welles Raft
Helena Ignez was 80 in The Welles Raft as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 23 2022
Poster of Nova Pasta, Antigo Baú
Nova Pasta, Antigo Baú
Helena Ignez was 79 in Nova Pasta, Antigo Baú as 'Voiceover'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 02 2021
Poster of Um Documentário Brasileiro
Um Documentário Brasileiro
Helena Ignez was 78 in Um Documentário Brasileiro as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 22 2021
Poster of The Good Cinema
The Good Cinema
Helena Ignez was 78 in The Good Cinema
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 18 2021
Poster of Subterrânea
Subterrânea
Helena Ignez was 78 in Subterrânea as 'Senhora Ônibus'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 23 2021
Poster of Benjamim Zambraia e o Autopanóptico
Benjamim Zambraia e o Autopanóptico
Helena Ignez was 78 in Benjamim Zambraia e o Autopanóptico as 'Mother'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 17 2020
Poster of Mulher Oceano
Mulher Oceano
Helena Ignez was 78 in Mulher Oceano as 'Mulher Caminhando de Costas (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 22 2020
Poster of Candango: Memoirs from a Festival
Candango: Memoirs from a Festival
Helena Ignez was 78 in Candango: Memoirs from a Festival as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 22 2020
Poster of Race Antenna
Race Antenna
Helena Ignez was 78 in Race Antenna as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 2020
Poster of The Lady Who Died in the Trailer
The Lady Who Died in the Trailer
Helena Ignez was 77 in The Lady Who Died in the Trailer
Movie Released: Mon, May 11 2020
Poster of Esse fim de semana vou me dedicar as paredes
Esse fim de semana vou me dedicar as paredes
Helena Ignez was 77 in Esse fim de semana vou me dedicar as paredes
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 29 2020
Poster of Fogo Baixo, Alto Astral
Fogo Baixo, Alto Astral
Helena Ignez was 77 in Fogo Baixo, Alto Astral
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 27 2020
Poster of Ensaio Sobre o Fracasso
Ensaio Sobre o Fracasso
Helena Ignez was 77 in Ensaio Sobre o Fracasso
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 2020
Poster of Natureza Morta
Natureza Morta
Helena Ignez was 77 in Natureza Morta
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 2020
Poster of Rio de Topless
Rio de Topless
Helena Ignez was 77 in Rio de Topless as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2020
Poster of Extracts
Extracts
Helena Ignez was 77 in Extracts
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 08 2019
Poster of Flesh
Flesh
Helena Ignez was 77 in Flesh as '(voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 07 2019
Poster of In Memoriam: O Roteiro do Gravador
In Memoriam: O Roteiro do Gravador
Helena Ignez was 77 in In Memoriam: O Roteiro do Gravador
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 2019
Poster of A Mulher da Luz Própria
A Mulher da Luz Própria
Helena Ignez was 77 in A Mulher da Luz Própria as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 2019
Poster of Memórias do Grupo Opinião
Memórias do Grupo Opinião
Helena Ignez was 76 in Memórias do Grupo Opinião as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 15 2019
Poster of Bring me the Head of Carmen M.
Bring me the Head of Carmen M.
Helena Ignez was 76 in Bring me the Head of Carmen M. as 'Diretora'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 24 2019
Poster of My Calendar Girl
My Calendar Girl
Helena Ignez was 76 in My Calendar Girl as 'Palestrante (voz)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 2018
Poster of O Desmonte do Monte
O Desmonte do Monte
Helena Ignez was 75 in O Desmonte do Monte
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 2018
Poster of Antes do Fim
Antes do Fim
Helena Ignez was 75 in Antes do Fim
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 15 2018
Poster of Inaudito
Inaudito
Helena Ignez was 75 in Inaudito as 'Voice'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 19 2017
Poster of All Paulos in the World - Paulo José
All Paulos in the World - Paulo José
Helena Ignez was 75 in All Paulos in the World - Paulo José as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 2017
Poster of Febre
Febre
Helena Ignez was 75 in Febre
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 05 2017
Poster of Brazilian Cinema in the 20th Century
Brazilian Cinema in the 20th Century
Helena Ignez was 74 in Brazilian Cinema in the 20th Century as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 2017
Poster of Venus – Filly the Lesbian Little Fairy
Venus – Filly the Lesbian Little Fairy
Helena Ignez was 74 in Venus – Filly the Lesbian Little Fairy as 'Narração'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 13 2017
Poster of O Cinema Foi à Feira
O Cinema Foi à Feira
Helena Ignez was 74 in O Cinema Foi à Feira as 'Ela mesma'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 2016
Poster of Ralé: The Lower Depths
Ralé: The Lower Depths
Helena Ignez was 73 in Ralé: The Lower Depths as 'Sonia Silk'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 05 2016
Poster of Love Film Festival
Love Film Festival
Helena Ignez was 72 in Love Film Festival as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 05 2014
Poster of The End of an Age
The End of an Age
Helena Ignez was 72 in The End of an Age as '(voz)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 30 2014
Poster of Estátua!
Estátua!
Helena Ignez was 72 in Estátua! as 'Mãe (voz)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 21 2014
Poster of Paixão e Virtude
Paixão e Virtude
Helena Ignez was 71 in Paixão e Virtude
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 26 2014
Poster of Ossos
Ossos
Helena Ignez was 71 in Ossos as 'Voz Off'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2014
Poster of Copacabana, Mon Amour: A Restauração
Copacabana, Mon Amour: A Restauração
Helena Ignez was 71 in Copacabana, Mon Amour: A Restauração as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2014
Poster of Desculpa, Dona Madama
Desculpa, Dona Madama
Helena Ignez was 71 in Desculpa, Dona Madama as 'Patroa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 2013
Poster of Ugly, Me?
Ugly, Me?
Helena Ignez was 71 in Ugly, Me? as 'Jarda'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 27 2013
Poster of Poder dos Afetos
Poder dos Afetos
Helena Ignez was 71 in Poder dos Afetos as 'Ritual Xamânico'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 06 2013
Poster of Terno
Terno
Helena Ignez was 71 in Terno as 'Mãe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 2013
Poster of Sinais de Cinza, A Peleja de Olney Contra o Dragão da Maldade
Sinais de Cinza, A Peleja de Olney Contra o Dragão da Maldade
Helena Ignez was 70 in Sinais de Cinza, A Peleja de Olney Contra o Dragão da Maldade
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 22 2013
Poster of A Balada do Provisório
A Balada do Provisório
Helena Ignez was 70 in A Balada do Provisório as 'Provisório's Mother'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 28 2012
Poster of Mr. Sganzerla: Os Signos da Luz
Mr. Sganzerla: Os Signos da Luz
Helena Ignez was 70 in Mr. Sganzerla: Os Signos da Luz
Movie Released: Thu, May 24 2012
Poster of Light in Darkness: The Return of Red Light Bandit
Light in Darkness: The Return of Red Light Bandit
Helena Ignez was 69 in Light in Darkness: The Return of Red Light Bandit
Movie Released: Sun, May 13 2012
Poster of Avacalha e se Esculhamba
Avacalha e se Esculhamba
Helena Ignez was 67 in Avacalha e se Esculhamba
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 20 2010
Poster of Belair
Belair
Helena Ignez was 67 in Belair
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 04 2009
Poster of Hotel Atlântico
Hotel Atlântico
Helena Ignez was 67 in Hotel Atlântico as 'Dona da Pousada'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 2009
Poster of A Vermelha Luz do Bandido
A Vermelha Luz do Bandido
Helena Ignez was 67 in A Vermelha Luz do Bandido
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 11 2009
Poster of Embodiment of Evil
Embodiment of Evil
Helena Ignez was 66 in Embodiment of Evil as 'Cabíria'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 2008
Poster of A Bela P...
A Bela P...
Helena Ignez was 66 in A Bela P...
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 03 2008
Poster of Meu Mundo em Perigo
Meu Mundo em Perigo
Helena Ignez was 64 in Meu Mundo em Perigo as 'Mãe de Isis'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Helena Zero
Helena Zero
Helena Ignez was 63 in Helena Zero
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 02 2006
Poster of Luz-Lux-Lúcia
Luz-Lux-Lúcia
Helena Ignez was 63 in Luz-Lux-Lúcia
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 2005
Poster of A Miss e o Dinossauro
A Miss e o Dinossauro
Helena Ignez was 62 in A Miss e o Dinossauro as 'Herself (archive footage) / (Voz em Off)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 10 2005
Poster of Retrato da Terra
Retrato da Terra
Helena Ignez was 61 in Retrato da Terra as 'Ela mesma'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 14 2004
Poster of The Sign of Chaos
The Sign of Chaos
Helena Ignez was 61 in The Sign of Chaos as 'Guida'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 25 2003
Poster of Glauber Rocha - The Movie, Brazil's Labyrinth
Glauber Rocha - The Movie, Brazil's Labyrinth
Helena Ignez was 61 in Glauber Rocha - The Movie, Brazil's Labyrinth as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 17 2003
Poster of Abry
Abry
Helena Ignez was 60 in Abry as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 2003
Poster of Reinvenção da Rua
Reinvenção da Rua
Helena Ignez was 60 in Reinvenção da Rua as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of B2
B2
Helena Ignez was 58 in B2
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of São Jerônimo
São Jerônimo
Helena Ignez was 57 in São Jerônimo as 'Marcela'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1999
Poster of Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Helena Ignez was 54 in Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Flying Geraldo
Flying Geraldo
Helena Ignez was 51 in Flying Geraldo
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Scent of Gardenias
Scent of Gardenias
Helena Ignez was 50 in Scent of Gardenias as 'Bandida'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1992
Poster of Oswaldianas
Oswaldianas
Helena Ignez was 49 in Oswaldianas
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1992
Poster of Perigo Negro
Perigo Negro
Helena Ignez was 49 in Perigo Negro as 'Tiafa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1992
Poster of Anônimo e incomum
Anônimo e incomum
Helena Ignez was 47 in Anônimo e incomum
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1990
Poster of It's Not All True
It's Not All True
Helena Ignez was 44 in It's Not All True
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1986
Poster of Spray Jet
Spray Jet
Helena Ignez was 44 in Spray Jet as 'Bossy Lady'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 16 1986
Poster of Mulheres de Cinema
Mulheres de Cinema
Helena Ignez was 36 in Mulheres de Cinema as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 06 1978
Poster of A Man and His Cage
A Man and His Cage
Helena Ignez was 32 in A Man and His Cage as 'Aeromoça'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 23 1974
Poster of Um Intruso no Paraíso
Um Intruso no Paraíso
Helena Ignez was 30 in Um Intruso no Paraíso
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 03 1973
Poster of Memoirs of a Strangler of Blondes
Memoirs of a Strangler of Blondes
Helena Ignez was 28 in Memoirs of a Strangler of Blondes as 'Archive Footage'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of A Familia do Barulho
A Familia do Barulho
Helena Ignez was 27 in A Familia do Barulho as 'Prostituta'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 05 1970
Poster of No Way, Spider
No Way, Spider
Helena Ignez was 27 in No Way, Spider
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1970
Poster of Carnaval na Lama
Carnaval na Lama
Helena Ignez was 27 in Carnaval na Lama
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 22 1970
Poster of Copacabana Mon Amour
Copacabana Mon Amour
Helena Ignez was 27 in Copacabana Mon Amour as 'Sônia Silk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 1970
Poster of The Monsters of Babaloo
The Monsters of Babaloo
Helena Ignez was 27 in The Monsters of Babaloo
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of Watch Out, Madame
Watch Out, Madame
Helena Ignez was 27 in Watch Out, Madame
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of The Woman of Everyone
The Woman of Everyone
Helena Ignez was 27 in The Woman of Everyone as 'Ângela Carne e Osso'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1969
Poster of Baron Olavo, The Horrible
Baron Olavo, The Horrible
Helena Ignez was 26 in Baron Olavo, The Horrible as 'Isabel'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 08 1969
Poster of The Red Light Bandit
The Red Light Bandit
Helena Ignez was 26 in The Red Light Bandit as 'Janete Jane'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 02 1968
Poster of The Outsiders
The Outsiders
Helena Ignez was 25 in The Outsiders
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 27 1968
Poster of O Engano
O Engano
Helena Ignez was 24 in O Engano as 'Mulher do médico'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of Face To Face
Face To Face
Helena Ignez was 24 in Face To Face as 'Luciana'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of The Priest and the Girl
The Priest and the Girl
Helena Ignez was 23 in The Priest and the Girl as 'Mariana'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 28 1966
Poster of Grito da Terra
Grito da Terra
Helena Ignez was 22 in Grito da Terra as 'Mariá'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 26 1964
Poster of Assault on the Pay Train
Assault on the Pay Train
Helena Ignez was 20 in Assault on the Pay Train as 'Marta'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 02 1962
Poster of A Grande Feira
A Grande Feira
Helena Ignez was 18 in A Grande Feira as 'Ely'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 1961
Poster of O Pátio
O Pátio
Helena Ignez was 16 in O Pátio as 'The woman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of Trópico de Leão
Trópico de Leão
Helena Ignez will be 82+ in Trópico de Leão as 'Medéia'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Flesh
Flesh
Helena Ignez will be 82+ in Flesh
Movie Released: Unreleased

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