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Zezé Motta

Bio: Maria José Motta de Oliveira OMC (Campos dos Goytacazes, June 27, 1944), better known as Zezé Motta, is a Brazilian actress and singer, considered one of the greatest artists in the country, an exponent of Afro-Brazilian culture. Zezé has already won numerous awards, including a Candango Trophy at the Brasília Festival, and an Air France Award, in addition to receiving nominations for three Grande Otelo awards and a Guarani Award

Born: Tue, Jun 27 1944

Birthplace: Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Zezé Motta is 80 years old

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Alma Negra, do Quilombo ao Baile

Zezé Motta was

80 in Alma Negra, do Quilombo ao Baile

Thu, Oct 03 2024

Othelo The Great

Zezé Motta was

80 in Othelo The Great

as 'Voz (Participação Especial)'.

Thu, Sep 05 2024

Abah and His Band

Zezé Motta was

80 in Abah and His Band

as 'Titikaba'.

Fri, Aug 09 2024

Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil

Zezé Motta was

79 in Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil

Sat, Apr 13 2024

Tributo: Zezé Motta

Zezé Motta was

79 in Tributo: Zezé Motta

Fri, Mar 08 2024

Príncipe Lu e a Lenda do Dragão

Zezé Motta was

79 in Príncipe Lu e a Lenda do Dragão

as 'Feiticeira Real'.

Thu, Jan 25 2024

If I'm Here It Is by Mystery

Zezé Motta was

79 in If I'm Here It Is by Mystery

as 'Suprema'.

Wed, Jan 24 2024

Wedding Games

Zezé Motta was

79 in Wedding Games

as 'Valéria'.

Fri, Nov 24 2023

Falas da Vida: Histórias (Im)possíveis

Zezé Motta was

79 in Falas da Vida: Histórias (Im)possíveis

as 'Bex'.

Mon, Oct 02 2023

Gerson King Combo – O filme

Zezé Motta was

79 in Gerson King Combo – O filme

Mon, Aug 28 2023

Deixa

Zezé Motta was

79 in Deixa

as 'Carmen'.

Wed, Aug 16 2023

Eulália

Zezé Motta was

79 in Eulália

as 'Jacira'.

Wed, Jul 26 2023

Gota D'Água

Zezé Motta was

78 in Gota D'Água

as 'Guiomar'.

Fri, Apr 14 2023

The Last Party

Zezé Motta was

78 in The Last Party

as 'Nathan's Mom'.

Thu, Jan 26 2023

Na Rédea Curta

Zezé Motta was

78 in Na Rédea Curta

as 'Voinha'.

Thu, Nov 17 2022

Fim de Semana no Paraíso Selvagem

Zezé Motta was

78 in Fim de Semana no Paraíso Selvagem

as 'Naná'.

Sun, Oct 23 2022

Alemão 2

Zezé Motta was

77 in Alemão 2

as 'Dona Ivone'.

Thu, Mar 31 2022

Intervenção

Zezé Motta was

77 in Intervenção

Sun, Dec 26 2021

Galeria Futuro

Zezé Motta was

77 in Galeria Futuro

as 'Sula'.

Thu, Nov 18 2021

Falas da Vida

Zezé Motta was

77 in Falas da Vida

Fri, Oct 01 2021

Dr. Gama

Zezé Motta was

77 in Dr. Gama

as 'Francisca'.

Thu, Jul 29 2021

4x100: Running for a Dream

Zezé Motta was

76 in 4x100: Running for a Dream

as 'Dra. Bruna'.

Thu, Jun 24 2021

Novo Mundo

Zezé Motta was

76 in Novo Mundo

Thu, Dec 03 2020

Todas as Melodias

Zezé Motta was

76 in Todas as Melodias

as 'herself'.

Thu, Oct 22 2020

De Cabral a George Floyd: Onde Arde o Fogo Sagrado da Liberdade

Zezé Motta was

76 in De Cabral a George Floyd: Onde Arde o Fogo Sagrado da Liberdade

as 'Self'.

Fri, Sep 11 2020

Juntos a Magia Acontece

Zezé Motta was

75 in Juntos a Magia Acontece

as 'Neuza'.

Wed, Dec 25 2019

M8 - When Death Rescues Life

Zezé Motta was

75 in M8 - When Death Rescues Life

as 'Ilza'.

Tue, Dec 03 2019

Eu Sou Brasileiro

Zezé Motta was

75 in Eu Sou Brasileiro

as 'Diretora Sônia'.

Thu, Aug 15 2019

Pressed, Ripped Apart

Zezé Motta was

74 in Pressed, Ripped Apart

as '(archive footage)'.

Thu, Jun 06 2019

The Devil's Knot

Zezé Motta was

74 in The Devil's Knot

as 'Afi'.

Thu, Jun 28 2018

A Comédia Divina

Zezé Motta was

73 in A Comédia Divina

as 'Deus'.

Thu, Oct 12 2017

Cora Coralina: Todas as Vidas

Zezé Motta was

72 in Cora Coralina: Todas as Vidas

as 'Leitura Dramática'.

Thu, May 25 2017

Pitanga

Zezé Motta was

72 in Pitanga

as 'Self'.

Fri, Sep 23 2016

Haroldo Costa - O Nosso Orfeu

Zezé Motta was

71 in Haroldo Costa - O Nosso Orfeu

as 'Narrator'.

Thu, Oct 01 2015

Dois de Julho — Guerra da Independência na Bahia

Zezé Motta was

71 in Dois de Julho — Guerra da Independência na Bahia

Thu, Jul 02 2015

Irmã Dulce

Zezé Motta was

70 in Irmã Dulce

as 'Mãe Menininha'.

Thu, Nov 13 2014

O Lucro Acima da Vida

Zezé Motta was

69 in O Lucro Acima da Vida

as 'Célia'.

Fri, Jun 06 2014

Gonzaga: From Father to Son

Zezé Motta was

68 in Gonzaga: From Father to Son

as 'Priscila (70 anos)'.

Fri, Oct 26 2012

Bróder

Zezé Motta was

65 in Bróder

as 'Dona Meire'.

Wed, Feb 17 2010

Xuxa and the Mystery of the Little Ugly Princess

Zezé Motta was

65 in Xuxa and the Mystery of the Little Ugly Princess

as 'Jerusa'.

Fri, Dec 25 2009

Em Quadro: A História de 4 Negros nas Telas

Zezé Motta was

64 in Em Quadro: A História de 4 Negros nas Telas

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jan 02 2009

A Ilha dos Escravos

Zezé Motta was

63 in A Ilha dos Escravos

as 'Old Júlia'.

Thu, May 08 2008

Cobrador: In God We Trust

Zezé Motta was

63 in Cobrador: In God We Trust

as 'Secretaría'.

Thu, Nov 15 2007

Happy Desert

Zezé Motta was

62 in Happy Desert

Mon, Apr 23 2007

Kinshasa Palace

Zezé Motta was

62 in Kinshasa Palace

Fri, Sep 08 2006

Bom Dia, Eternidade

Zezé Motta was

61 in Bom Dia, Eternidade

as 'Odete'.

Sun, Jan 01 2006

What Is It Worth?

Zezé Motta was

60 in What Is It Worth?

as 'Joana Maria da Conceição'.

Fri, May 20 2005

Xuxa and The Treasure of the Lost City

Zezé Motta was

60 in Xuxa and The Treasure of the Lost City

as 'Aurora Hipólito'.

Fri, Dec 10 2004

Viva Sapato!

Zezé Motta was

58 in Viva Sapato!

as 'Mulher do avião'.

Sat, May 17 2003

The Longing

Zezé Motta was

58 in The Longing

Mon, Apr 14 2003

Carolina

Zezé Motta was

58 in Carolina

as 'Carolina Maria de Jesus'.

Wed, Jan 01 2003

Xuxa and the Elves 2: The Road of The Fairies

Zezé Motta was

58 in Xuxa and the Elves 2: The Road of The Fairies

as 'Profetiza Kálix'.

Sun, Dec 15 2002

Poeta de Sete Faces

Zezé Motta was

58 in Poeta de Sete Faces

Thu, Oct 31 2002

Banda de Ipanema — Folia de Albino

Zezé Motta was

57 in Banda de Ipanema — Folia de Albino

as 'Self'.

Tue, Jan 01 2002

Denying Brazil

Zezé Motta was

56 in Denying Brazil

as 'Herself'.

Mon, Nov 20 2000

Chronically Unfeasible

Zezé Motta was

56 in Chronically Unfeasible

Thu, Aug 10 2000

Orfeu

Zezé Motta was

54 in Orfeu

as 'Conceição'.

Wed, Apr 21 1999

Polêmica

Zezé Motta was

54 in Polêmica

Fri, Jan 01 1999

Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional

Zezé Motta was

52 in Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional

as 'Self'.

Wed, Jan 01 1997

Napomuceno's Will

Zezé Motta was

52 in Napomuceno's Will

Wed, Jan 01 1997

Tieta of Agreste

Zezé Motta was

52 in Tieta of Agreste

as 'Carmosina'.

Fri, Aug 30 1996

Era Uma Vez...

Zezé Motta was

49 in Era Uma Vez...

Sat, Jan 01 1994

Sant'Anna dos Pescadores

Zezé Motta was

48 in Sant'Anna dos Pescadores

as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Tue, May 11 1993

Vênus de Fogo

Zezé Motta was

48 in Vênus de Fogo

Fri, Jan 01 1993

A Serpente

Zezé Motta was

47 in A Serpente

as 'Crioula das Ventas Triunfais'.

Wed, Jan 01 1992

Acorda, Raimundo... Acorda!

Zezé Motta was

45 in Acorda, Raimundo... Acorda!

as 'Luiza'.

Mon, Jan 01 1990

Extraterrestrial Cat in Boots

Zezé Motta was

45 in Extraterrestrial Cat in Boots

Mon, Jan 01 1990

Better Days Ahead

Zezé Motta was

44 in Better Days Ahead

as 'Dalila'.

Wed, Mar 01 1989

As Divas Negras do Cinema Brasileiro

Zezé Motta was

44 in As Divas Negras do Cinema Brasileiro

Sun, Jan 01 1989

Sonhos de Menina Moça

Zezé Motta was

44 in Sonhos de Menina Moça

as 'Vicky'.

Sat, Sep 10 1988

Natal da Portela

Zezé Motta was

43 in Natal da Portela

as 'Maria Elisa'.

Fri, Feb 19 1988

Prisoner of Rio

Zezé Motta was

43 in Prisoner of Rio

as 'Rita'.

Fri, Jan 01 1988

Jubiabá

Zezé Motta was

43 in Jubiabá

as 'Rosenda'.

Thu, Sep 17 1987

Angels of the Night

Zezé Motta was

42 in Angels of the Night

as 'Malu'.

Mon, Apr 27 1987

Black Fragments of Samba - Zezé Motta, The Enchanted Woman

Zezé Motta was

42 in Black Fragments of Samba - Zezé Motta, The Enchanted Woman

as 'Self'.

Thu, Jan 01 1987

Quilombo

Zezé Motta was

39 in Quilombo

as 'Dandara'.

Sun, Jun 03 1984

Para Viver Um Grande Amor

Zezé Motta was

39 in Para Viver Um Grande Amor

as 'Maria Moita'.

Mon, Apr 30 1984

Águia na Cabeça

Zezé Motta was

39 in Águia na Cabeça

as 'Gracinha'.

Sun, Apr 01 1984

Mulher 80

Zezé Motta was

35 in Mulher 80

as 'Self'.

Fri, Oct 19 1979

Everything's Alright

Zezé Motta was

34 in Everything's Alright

as 'Zezé'.

Mon, Oct 23 1978

O Bom Marido

Zezé Motta was

34 in O Bom Marido

Mon, Sep 04 1978

Os melhores Momentos da Pornochanchada

Zezé Motta was

33 in Os melhores Momentos da Pornochanchada

Fri, Jun 23 1978

Bloody Gold

Zezé Motta was

33 in Bloody Gold

Mon, Feb 27 1978

Cordão de Ouro

Zezé Motta was

33 in Cordão de Ouro

as 'Dandara'.

Thu, Jul 28 1977

The Force of Xango

Zezé Motta was

32 in The Force of Xango

as 'Estrela'.

Wed, May 25 1977

Xica

Zezé Motta was

32 in Xica

as 'Xica da Silva'.

Mon, Sep 06 1976

Um Varão Entre as Mulheres

Zezé Motta was

30 in Um Varão Entre as Mulheres

Mon, Mar 10 1975

The Devil Queen

Zezé Motta was

29 in The Devil Queen

as 'Bigode's girlfriend'.

Mon, May 27 1974

A Banana Mecânica

Zezé Motta was

29 in A Banana Mecânica

as 'Marilda'.

Fri, May 24 1974

Go To Work You Bum!

Zezé Motta was

28 in Go To Work You Bum!

as 'Shirley'.

Tue, Jan 09 1973

Cleo e Daniel

Zezé Motta was

25 in Cleo e Daniel

Tue, May 26 1970

Em Cada Coração um Punhal

Zezé Motta was

25 in Em Cada Coração um Punhal

Thu, Mar 12 1970

Transplante de Mãe

Zezé Motta was

25 in Transplante de Mãe

Thu, Jan 01 1970

Rumored Upcoming Zezé Motta Biopic

Zezé Motta will be

80+ in Rumored Upcoming Zezé Motta Biopic

Unreleased

Por Um Fio

Zezé Motta will be

80+ in Por Um Fio

as 'Tereza'.

Unreleased

La Bréa

Zezé Motta will be

80+ in La Bréa

as 'Herself - Interviewee'.

Unreleased

Prateados: A Vida em Tempos de Madureza

Zezé Motta will be

80+ in Prateados: A Vida em Tempos de Madureza

Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

The End

Zezé Motta was

79+ in The End

as 'Dona Neusa'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 25 2023

Dois em Cena: Encontro de Gerações

Zezé Motta was

79+ in Dois em Cena: Encontro de Gerações

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 28 2023

Tributo

Zezé Motta was

79+ in Tributo

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Aug 15 2023

Ouro Verde

Zezé Motta was

72+ in Ouro Verde

as 'D. Nénem'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 2017

Zezé Motta was

72+ in 3%

as 'Nair'.

First Air Date
Fri, Nov 25 2016

Above Justice

Zezé Motta was

72+ in Above Justice

as 'Regina'.

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 22 2016

The Slave Mother

Zezé Motta was

71+ in The Slave Mother

as 'Tia Joaquina'.

First Air Date
Tue, May 31 2016

Boogie Oogie

Zezé Motta was

70+ in Boogie Oogie

as 'Sebastiana Marques'.

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 04 2014

Gonzaga: De Pai pra Filho

Zezé Motta was

68+ in Gonzaga: De Pai pra Filho

as 'Priscila'.

First Air Date
Tue, Jan 15 2013

O Canto da Sereia

Zezé Motta was

68+ in O Canto da Sereia

as 'Tia Celeste'.

First Air Date
Tue, Jan 08 2013

Sinhá Moça

Zezé Motta was

61+ in Sinhá Moça

as 'Virgínia, a Bá'.

First Air Date
Mon, Mar 13 2006

Metamorphoses

Zezé Motta was

59+ in Metamorphoses

First Air Date
Sun, Mar 14 2004

O Beijo do Vampiro

Zezé Motta was

58+ in O Beijo do Vampiro

as 'Nadir'.

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 2002

Porto dos Milagres

Zezé Motta was

56+ in Porto dos Milagres

as 'Mãe Ricardina'.

First Air Date
Mon, Feb 05 2001

Corpo Dourado

Zezé Motta was

53+ in Corpo Dourado

as 'Liana Ribeiro'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1998

Xica da Silva

Zezé Motta was

52+ in Xica da Silva

as 'Maria da Silva'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996

A Próxima Vítima

Zezé Motta was

50+ in A Próxima Vítima

as 'Maria de Fátima Noronha (Fátima)'.

First Air Date
Mon, Mar 13 1995

Memorial de Maria Moura

Zezé Motta was

49+ in Memorial de Maria Moura

as 'Rubina'.

First Air Date
Tue, May 17 1994

Helena

Zezé Motta was

42+ in Helena

as 'Malvina'.

First Air Date
Mon, May 04 1987

Corpo a Corpo

Zezé Motta was

40+ in Corpo a Corpo

as 'Sônia Rangel Fraga Dantas'.

First Air Date
Mon, Nov 26 1984

Grandes Nomes

Zezé Motta was

35+ in Grandes Nomes

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Mar 07 1980

Supermanoela

Zezé Motta was

29+ in Supermanoela

as 'Doralice'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 21 1974

Americana

Zezé Motta will be

80+ in Americana

First Air Date
Unreleased