Sonia Braga
ActingAbout Sonia Braga
Sônia Maria Campos Braga (born June 8, 1950) is a Brazilian actress. She's known for her Golden Globe Award–nominated performances in Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985) and Moon over Parador (1988). She received a BAFTA Award nomination in 1981 for Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (first released in 1976). She was nominated for an Emmy Award and a third Golden Globe Award for her role in for the 1994 television film The Burning Season. In 2020, The New York Times ranked her #24 in its list of the 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century.
Sonia Braga Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Sonia Braga reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Sonia Braga's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 34% of Sonia Braga'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 Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaos, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Sonia Braga Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sonia Braga's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Sonia Braga has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The First Omen | Sister Silva | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Pictures of Ghosts | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Shotgun Wedding | Renata Ortiz | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Babenco: Tell Me When I Die | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Fatima | Sister Lucia | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Bacurau no Mapa | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Jesus Rolls | Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Bacurau | Domingas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaos | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Wonder | Grans | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Aquarius | Clara | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Emoticon | Sonia | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Wine of Summer | Eliza | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Invisible World | Segment "Kreuko" | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Meddling Mom | Carmen Vega | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | An Invisible Sign | Mom | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Lope: The Outlaw | Paquita | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Tangled Web: Making Kiss of the Spider Woman | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Hottest State | Mrs. Garcia | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Bordertown | Teresa Casillas | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Sea of Dreams | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School | Tina | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Testosterone | Pablo's mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Empire | Iris | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Posthumous Memories | Marcela | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Angel Eyes | Josephine Pogue | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Judge | Lily Acosta | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Perfume | Irene Mancini | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter | Quixtla | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Money Play$ | Irene | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Tieta of Agreste | Antonieta Esteves Cantarelli (Tieta) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Two Deaths | Ana Puscasu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Moses | Zipporah | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Burning Season | Regina de Carvalho | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Roosters | Juana Morales | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Last Prostitute | Loah | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Rookie | Liesl | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Moon Over Parador | Madonna | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Milagro Beanfield War | Ruby Archuleta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains | Emily Del Pino Pacheco | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Kiss of the Spider Woman | Leni Lamaison / Marta / Spider Woman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Patriamada | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Gabriela | Gabriela | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | I Love You | Maria | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Lady on the Bus | Solange | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands | Dona Flor 'Florípides' Guimarães | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Devil's Hour | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Cleo e Daniel | Sandra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | A Moreninha | Carolina, a Moreninha | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Red Light Bandit | Victim (as Sonia Braga) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Sonia Braga - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sonia Braga?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sonia Braga is "Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaos" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Sonia Braga acted in?
Sonia Braga has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sonia Braga?
Other notable films include "Tangled Web: Making Kiss of the Spider Woman", "Pictures of Ghosts", and "Wonder".