Luiza Maranhão

Acting

Freshness: Jan 27, 2026

11Total Films

8.2 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 20, 1940

Birth Place: Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

About Luiza Maranhão

Luíza Maranhão (Porto Alegre, September 20, 1940) is a Brazilian actress.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Luiza Maranhão reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Luiza Maranhão's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Luiza Maranhão remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Grande Feira, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Luiza Maranhão Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Luiza Maranhão's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2

★8.2

A Grande Feira: The naive sailor Ron arrives in Bahia to visit the famous Água dos Meninos street market. There, however, he is passed b

A Grande Feira

1961•Drama

★8.0

Assault on the Pay Train (1962) movie poster

★8.0

Assault on the Pay Train: Based on true events in Rio de Janeiro, in 1960, when a gang having the infamous outlaw Tião Medonho as a leader perform

Assault on the Pay Train

1962•Crime

★7.5

Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo (1967) movie poster

★7.5

Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo: Originally produced for German TV, Improvised and Purposeful is a firsthand look at the "Cinema Novo" movement (otherwis

Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo

1967•Documentary

★6.8

★6.8

The Turning Wind: In Bahia, an educated black man returns to his home fishing village to try and free people from mysticism, in particular

The Turning Wind

1962•Drama

★6.2

★6.2

Ganga Zumba: The life of a runaway slave who founded the Quilombo dos Palmares, an outlaw community of Brazilian slaves.

Ganga Zumba

1963•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Luiza Maranhão.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2019	Memórias do Grupo Opinião	Self (archive footage)	Flop	Similar →
1997	Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional	Self	Flop	Similar →
1981	Boi de Prata	Maria dos Remédios	Flop	Similar →
1967	Colagem	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	The Girl from Ipanema	Amiga	Average	Similar →
1967	Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1966	The Big City	-	Average	Similar →
1963	Ganga Zumba	Dandara	Average	Similar →
1962	Assault on the Pay Train	Zulmira	Super Hit	Similar →
1962	The Turning Wind	Cota	Hit	Similar →
1961	A Grande Feira	Maria	Super Hit	Similar →

Luiza Maranhão - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Luiza Maranhão?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Luiza Maranhão is "A Grande Feira" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Luiza Maranhão acted in?

Luiza Maranhão has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Luiza Maranhão?

Other notable films include "Assault on the Pay Train", "Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo", and "The Turning Wind".