Maria Silvia - Actor Profile

Maria Silvia

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
24Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 16, 1944
Birth Place: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Maria Silvia Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Maria Silvia reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 24 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 17% of Maria Silvia'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 How Angels are Born, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Maria Silvia Movies Ranked

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

★7.1
How Angels are Born (1996) movie poster
★7.1

How Angels are Born: Two children flee together with a grown up from a slum in Rio because this man had problems with the local drug lord. Th

How Angels are Born

1996•Drama
★7.0
Desejo (2005) movie poster
★7.0

Desejo: A journey into the psyche of Atanásio, a doorman in Copacabana, confused while attempting to understand his desires and

Desejo

2005•Drama
★7.0
Sea of Roses (1977) movie poster
★7.0

Sea of Roses: A woman runs away in the company of her daughter, the ultimate brat, in a journey full of bizarre events.

Sea of Roses

1977•Comedy
★6.7
The Fall (1976) movie poster
★6.7

The Fall: An accident at a construction site, resulting in one death, sets one worker off on a struggle for justice that exposes t

The Fall

1976•Drama
★6.1
The Dolphin (1987) movie poster
★6.1

The Dolphin: According to an amazonian legend, every month, during the full moon, a brazilian fishing village receives a mysterious g

The Dolphin

1987•Drama

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Katharsys - Flop Similar →
2005 Desejo Dona Odete Hit Similar →
2005 Four for None Odisséia Flop Similar →
1998 Love and Co. Margarida Average Similar →
1996 How Angels are Born Dona Conceição Hit Similar →
1989 Minas Texas Alda Flop Similar →
1987 The Dolphin Tia Average Similar →
1985 Patriamada - Flop Similar →
1984 Noites do Sertão Dona-Dona Flop Similar →
1983 The Wizard and the Sheriff Judite Flop Similar →
1982 Luz del Fuego Ivonete Flop Similar →
1981 I Love You - Flop Similar →
1981 Cabaret Mineiro Família Sorôco Flop Similar →
1981 Cinema: Embaixador do Brasil - Flop Similar →
1980 O Bandido Antônio Dó - Flop Similar →
1979 The Animal's Skin Isaltina Flop Similar →
1978 Everything's Alright Aparecida de Fátima Flop Similar →
1977 Sea of Roses Mulher no Trem Hit Similar →
1977 Ajuricaba, o Rebelde da Amazônia - Flop Similar →
1977 Anchieta, José do Brasil - Average Similar →
1976 The Fall Lindalva Hit Similar →
1976 A Lost Woman Estela/Janete Flop Similar →
1976 Gordos e Magros - Flop Similar →
1970 Mágoas de Caboclo Mariazinha Flop Similar →

Maria Silvia - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Maria Silvia?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maria Silvia is "How Angels are Born" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Maria Silvia acted in?

Maria Silvia has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Maria Silvia?

Other notable films include "Desejo", "Sea of Roses", and "The Fall".

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