What is Déa Selva's latest movie?

Déa Selva's most recent film is "Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional" (1997).

Is Déa Selva a good actor?

Déa Selva has an average audience rating of 1.5/10 across 11 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Rough Gang, Um Apólogo, Birds Without a Nest.

Déa Selva

Q: What is the best movie of Déa Selva?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Déa Selva is "Rough Gang" with a rating of 6.8/10.

Q: How many movies has Déa Selva acted in?

Déa Selva has been featured in at least 11 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 16, 2026

11Total Films

6.8 Highest Rated

Born: May 18, 1917

Birth Place: Quipapá, Pernambuco, Brazil

About Déa Selva

Déa Selva, artistic name of Jandyra Berard Câmara Cazarré (Quipapá, May 18, 1917 – Rio de Janeiro, April 10, 1993), was a Brazilian theater and film actress of great prominence in national cinema during the 1930s, remembered mainly for her performance in Ganga Bruta, by Humberto Mauro.

Déa Selva Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Déa Selva reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Déa Selva's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 9% of Déa Selva's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Rough Gang, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Déa Selva Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Déa Selva's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8

★6.8

Rough Gang: A man kills his wife on their wedding night, after discovering she had been unfaithful. After being acquitted, he moves

Rough Gang

1933•Drama

★5.0

★5.0

Um Apólogo: An adaptation of Machado de Assis' eponymous short story, preceded by a short telling of the author's life and works.

Um Apólogo

1939•Comedy

★5.0

Birds Without a Nest (1939) movie poster

★5.0

Birds Without a Nest: An orphan is sent to a reformatory where the inmates receive an extremely repressive education. While visiting the place

Birds Without a Nest

1939•Drama

★0.0

Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional (1997) movie poster

★0.0

Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional: "Portraits and excerpts from Brazilian films from all times. Actors, directors and images that affirm cinema."

Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional

1997•Documentary

★0.0

★0.0

Bonequinha de Seda: A poor woman passes herself as singer that just arrives from Frances and becames a sensation on Rio de Janeiro's high so

Bonequinha de Seda

1936•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Déa Selva has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1997	Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional	Self	Flop	Similar →
1956	Depois Eu Conto	Jovina	Flop	Similar →
1949	A Escrava Isaura	Malvina	Flop	Similar →
1941	Blue Sky	Guiomar	Flop	Similar →
1939	Anastácio	Paula	Flop	Similar →
1939	Um Apólogo	-	Flop	Similar →
1939	Birds Without a Nest	Vitória	Flop	Similar →
1937	The King's Jester	Elisa	Flop	Similar →
1936	Bonequinha de Seda	Neta	Flop	Similar →
1936	João Ninguém	-	Flop	Similar →
1933	Rough Gang	Sonia	Hit	Similar →

Déa Selva - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Déa Selva?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Déa Selva is "Rough Gang" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Déa Selva acted in?

Déa Selva has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Déa Selva?

Other notable films include "Um Apólogo", "Birds Without a Nest", and "Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional".