Maria Luíza Castelli - Actor Profile

Maria Luíza Castelli

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
5Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 13, 1933
Birth Place: Guaporé, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

About Maria Luíza Castelli

Maria Luíza Castelli (Guaporé, October 13, 1933 — Barueri, April 21, 2024) was a Brazilian actress. Mother of fellow actor Paulo Castelli, in 1993, at the age of 60, she decided to retire from acting to dedicate herself to the health area.

Known For: Acting

Maria Luíza Castelli Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Maria Luíza Castelli reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 5 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Maria Luíza Castelli's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of Maria Luíza Castelli'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 The Adventures of Mario Fofoca, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Maria Luíza Castelli Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Maria Luíza Castelli's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
The Adventures of Mario Fofoca (1983) movie poster
★7.0

The Adventures of Mario Fofoca:

The Adventures of Mario Fofoca

1983•Comedy
★5.8
The Good Times Are Here: Let It All Hang Out (1985) movie poster
★5.8

The Good Times Are Here: Let It All Hang Out: Two stories chronicle the days of the bohemian, libertine youth of 1960s Rio de Janeiro.

The Good Times Are Here: Let It All Hang Out

1985•Comedy
★4.8
Cocky (1978) movie poster
★4.8

Cocky: Shy countryboy from Itu (a town in Brazil where everything is unusually big) is invited to work in the house of a rich w

Cocky

1978•Comedy
★4.6
I'm Looking for a Bed (1982) movie poster
★4.6

I'm Looking for a Bed: Mayara, Fernanda and Rosa, three young people from wealthy families, leave their cities in the interior and settle in Sã

I'm Looking for a Bed

1982•Drama
★4.1
Savage Capitalism (1994) movie poster
★4.1

Savage Capitalism: Elisa is a journalist who becomes romantically involved with Hugo, a director of the company Jota Mineração, when she re

Savage Capitalism

1994•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Maria Luíza Castelli has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1994 Savage Capitalism Dona Eduarda Flop Similar →
1985 The Good Times Are Here: Let It All Hang Out Judith Average Similar →
1983 The Adventures of Mario Fofoca - Hit Similar →
1982 I'm Looking for a Bed - Flop Similar →
1978 Cocky Zilá Flop Similar →

Maria Luíza Castelli - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Maria Luíza Castelli?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maria Luíza Castelli is "The Adventures of Mario Fofoca" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Maria Luíza Castelli acted in?

Maria Luíza Castelli has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Maria Luíza Castelli?

Other notable films include "The Good Times Are Here: Let It All Hang Out", "Cocky", and "I'm Looking for a Bed".

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