
Marcélia de Souza Cartaxo (Cajazeiras, October 27, 1963) is a Brazilian actress and director, who gained notoriety in the film A Hora da Estrela, based on the novel by Clarice Lispector. She has won several awards in her career, including two Grande Otelo awards, three Guarani Awards, a Kikito from the Gramado Festival, four Candango Trophies from the Brasília Festival, as well as the Silver Bear for best actress at the Berlin Film Festival.

State of Fear
MOVIE • 2026

Velho Chico
TV • 2016

Desejo Proibido
TV • 2007

Guerreiros do Sol
TV • 2025

New Bandits
TV • 2023

Mandacaru
TV • 1997

O Canto da Sereia
TV • 2013

Hour of the Star
MOVIE • 1985

Cesium-137
MOVIE • 1990

Stone of the Kingdom
TV • 2007

Madame Satã
MOVIE • 2002

Baptism of Blood
MOVIE • 2007

The Patriot
MOVIE • 1998

For All - O Trampolim da Vitória
MOVIE • 1998

O Sonho de Inacim
MOVIE • 2009

Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
MOVIE • 1997

The History of Eternity
MOVIE • 2014

Helen
MOVIE • 2020