Maria da Penha

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

3Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 1, 1945

Birth Place: Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil

About Maria da Penha

Maria da Penha Maia Fernandes is a Brazilian women's rights activist and pharmacist who fought for her attacker to be convicted. Maria da Penha has three daughters and is now a leader of movements defending women's rights in Brazil.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Maria da Penha reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 3 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Maria da Penha's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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), Maria da Penha remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Mexeu com uma, mexeu com todas, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Maria da Penha Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Maria da Penha's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

Mexeu com uma, mexeu com todas (2017) movie poster

★10.0

Mexeu com uma, mexeu com todas: “Touch one, touch us all” is a slogan of the women who took over the streets in Brazil and organized themselves in socia

Mexeu com uma, mexeu com todas

2017•Documentary

★0.0

Maria da Penha: Um Caso de Litígio Internacional (2012) movie poster

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Maria da Penha: Um Caso de Litígio Internacional: On May 29, 1983, Maria da Penha suffered a double attempted murder in her own home by her husband and father of her thre

Maria da Penha: Um Caso de Litígio Internacional

2012•Documentary

★0.0

★0.0

Women in Resistance: Brazil is one of the countries that most kills women in the world. In Porto Alegre, feminist collectives fight against t

Women in Resistance

2019•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Maria da Penha.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2019	Women in Resistance	Herself	Flop	Similar →
2017	Mexeu com uma, mexeu com todas	Herself	Super Hit	Similar →
2012	Maria da Penha: Um Caso de Litígio Internacional	Self	Flop	Similar →

Maria da Penha - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Maria da Penha?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maria da Penha is "Mexeu com uma, mexeu com todas" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Maria da Penha acted in?

Maria da Penha has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.