Details
Alternate Names: Maria Luíza Mendonça
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances: - Who Killed Pixote? (1996) as Malu
Most Important Roles: - The Invisible Woman (2009) as Marina
- My Drywall Cocoon (2024) as
- If I Were You 2 (2009) as Denise
- O Magnata (2007) as Vilma
- Carandiru (2003) as Dalva
- Who Killed Pixote? (1996) as Malu
- The Three Marias (2002) as Maria Rosa
- Meu Álbum de Amores (2022) as Maria Helena
- Extreme Happiness (2010) as Madam
- A Mulher do Meu Amigo (2008) as Pâmela
Career Highlights: - The Invisible Woman (2009)
- My Drywall Cocoon (2024)
- If I Were You 2 (2009)
- O Magnata (2007)
- Carandiru (2003)
- Who Killed Pixote? (1996)
- The Three Marias (2002)
- Meu Álbum de Amores (2022)
- Extreme Happiness (2010)
- A Mulher do Meu Amigo (2008)
Awards
Awards: - Nominated for 1 Silver Condor - Best Actress (Mejor Actriz) (1999)
- Won Honorable Mention (1995)
- Nominated for 1 Cinema Brazil Grand Prize - Best Screenplay, Original (Melhor Roteiro Original) (2010)
- Nominated for 1 Cinema Brazil Grand Prize - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2004)
- Nominated for 1 Cinema Brazil Grand Prize - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2000)
- Won Calunga Trophy - Best Actress (2008)
- Won Première Brazil - Best Supporting Actress (Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante) (2011)
- Won Jury Award - Best Supporting Actress (Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante) (2012)
- Nominated for 1 Prêmio Qualidade - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2007)
- Nominated for 1 Prêmio Qualidade - Best Supporting Actress (Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante - Rio de Janeiro) (2003)
- Nominated for 1 Premio Guarani - Best Supporting Actress (2004)
- Won Premio Guarani - Best Actress (2000)
Full Biography
Maria Luísa Mendonça (Rio de Janeiro, January 30, 1970) is a Brazilian actress, director and presenter. Known for her complex and dramatic characters, she became one of the most renowned actresses in the country.
