Gilda Valença - Actor Profile

Gilda Valença

Acting
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
6Total Films
6.7 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 13, 1926
Birth Place: Lisbon, Portugal

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gilda Valença reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 6 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Gilda Valença's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gilda Valença remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Portugal... Minha Saudade, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gilda Valença Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gilda Valença's career based on audience ratings.

★6.7
Portugal... Minha Saudade (1973) movie poster
★6.7

Portugal... Minha Saudade: Sabino, born Portuguese, has lived in Brazil since he was a child. He has a twin brother who lives in Lisbon and writes

Portugal... Minha Saudade

1973•Comedy
★6.7
Jeca e Seu Filho Preto (1978) movie poster
★6.7

Jeca e Seu Filho Preto: A white hillbilly fathers a mysteriously black boy, who despite the prejudice falls in love with the daughter of a rich

Jeca e Seu Filho Preto

1978•Comedy
★6.0
O Jeca e a Égua Milagrosa (1980) movie poster
★6.0

O Jeca e a Égua Milagrosa: In the hunt for votes, two farmers do everything to be elected mayor in a interior town. The colonels, Liborio and Afons

O Jeca e a Égua Milagrosa

1980•Comedy
★5.8
O Jeca Macumbeiro (1975) movie poster
★5.8

O Jeca Macumbeiro: Pirola is a poor guy who lives with his son Ze in a hovel on his boss's farm. One day, Pirola is surprised by the visit

O Jeca Macumbeiro

1975•Comedy
★5.7
A Banda das Velhas Virgens (1979) movie poster
★5.7

A Banda das Velhas Virgens: Gostoso is the conductor of a female band formed only by old women. When scouring the garbage dump, he becomes the main

A Banda das Velhas Virgens

1979•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gilda Valença.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1980 O Jeca e a Égua Milagrosa - Average Similar →
1979 A Banda das Velhas Virgens Dona Mercedes Average Similar →
1978 Jeca e Seu Filho Preto Maria Hit Similar →
1977 Jecão... Um Fofoqueiro no Céu Margarida Average Similar →
1975 O Jeca Macumbeiro Ignácia Average Similar →
1973 Portugal... Minha Saudade Afonsina da Silva Hit Similar →

Gilda Valença - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gilda Valença?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gilda Valença is "Portugal... Minha Saudade" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has Gilda Valença acted in?

Gilda Valença has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gilda Valença?

Other notable films include "Jeca e Seu Filho Preto", "O Jeca e a Égua Milagrosa", and "O Jeca Macumbeiro".