Maria João Falcão

Acting

Freshness: Jan 30, 2026

8Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Birth Place: Lisbon, Portugal

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Maria João Falcão reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Maria João Falcão'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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Maria João Falcão remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Cinemaamor, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Maria João Falcão Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Maria João Falcão's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

Cinemaamor: Joaquim is a romantic supermarket employee. He has only one friend Gaspar, who speaks almost only for cinematic quotes.

Cinemaamor

2000

★6.5

The Beauty and the Paparazzo (2010) movie poster

★6.5

The Beauty and the Paparazzo: Telenovela star Mariana is on the verge of a nervous breakdown: shooting is not going smoothly, her popularity is waning

The Beauty and the Paparazzo

2010•Comedy

★6.1

★6.1

Two Drifters: After breaking up with her boyfriend, a woman named Odete descends into madness and claims to be pregnant with the child

Two Drifters

2005•Drama

★5.6

★5.6

A Passagem da Noite: Mariana is a 17 year old girl, who, after being rapped by drug addict, finds out she's pregnant and, in her path, discov

A Passagem da Noite

2003•Drama

★4.0

★4.0

Marginais: Five lives cross each other in the labyrinth of the suburbs in search of their redemption.

Marginais

2010•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Maria João Falcão.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2021	Next Door: Fear	Clara	Flop	Similar →
2012	Há Sempre um Amanhã	Maria Luísa Ramos	Flop	Similar →
2010	Marginais	Jornalista	Flop	Similar →
2010	The Beauty and the Paparazzo	Cláudia	Hit	Similar →
2005	Two Drifters	Marisa	Average	Similar →
2005	Noite Branca	-	Flop	Similar →
2003	A Passagem da Noite	Teresa	Average	Similar →
2000	Cinemaamor	-	Hit	Similar →

Maria João Falcão - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Maria João Falcão?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maria João Falcão is "Cinemaamor" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Maria João Falcão acted in?

Maria João Falcão has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Maria João Falcão?

Other notable films include "The Beauty and the Paparazzo", "Two Drifters", and "A Passagem da Noite".