Adriana Esteves
Acting
Born: December 15, 1969 (age 56) · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Highest Rated
Biography
Adriana Esteves Agostinho Brichta (born December 15, 1969) is a renowned Brazilian actress celebrated for her compelling performances in television and film. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Adriana has become one of Brazil's most esteemed and versatile actresses, gaining critical acclaim and a vast fanbase. Esteves's breakthrough role came in the early 1990s when she starred in the popular telenovela "Renascer" (1993). Her portrayal of Mariana was widely praised and marked the beginning of her rise to fame. Following this, she continued to showcase her talent in a series of successful telenovelas, including "A Indomada" (1997), where she played the unforgettable character Lúcia Helena, and "Torre de Babel" (1998), portraying the determined and complex character Sandrinha. Adriana's versatility as an actress was further demonstrated with her role in "O Cravo e a Rosa" (2000), where she played the spirited Catarina Batista. This role solidified her status as a household name and showcased her ability to excel in comedic roles. In 2012, Esteves delivered one of her most iconic performances as Carminha in "Avenida Brasil." Her portrayal of the villainous earned her numerous awards and is considered one of the most memorable characters in Brazilian television history. This role not only demonstrated her depth and range as an actress but also left an indelible mark on Brazilian pop culture. In addition to her television success, Adriana Esteves has made significant contributions to Brazilian cinema. She has starred in several films, such as "As Meninas" (1995), "Trair e Coçar é Só Começar" (2006), and "Mundo Cão" (2016). Her performances in these films have further established her as a prominent figure in the Brazilian entertainment industry.
Known for
Brazil Avenue
2012
Marighella
2021
Executive Order
2022
Loveling
2018
Cheating in Chains
2006
Crazy About You
2024
In Dog's Words
2016
Vale Tudo
1988
Toma Lá, Dá Cá
2007
A Mother's Love
2019
Above Justice
2016
O Trapalhão e a Luz Azul
1999
Photos (5)
Movies (15)
Loveling
Sônia
Marighella
Clara
True Beauty
Anita
Executive Order
Isabel
A História de Rosa
Rosa
Show 60 Anos
Carmen Lúcia Moreira (Carminha)
Inspector Faustão and the Vagabond
Singer
Canastra Suja
Maria
Tiradentes
Bárbara Heliodora
As Meninas
Lorena
O Trapalhão e a Luz Azul
Juliana / Anajuli
Cheating in Chains
Olímpia
In Dog's Words
Dilza
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Dalva e Herivelto, Uma Canção de Amor - O Filme
Dalva de Oliveira
70 Anos Esta Noite
2021
TV Shows (32)
Brava Gente
Marina · 1 eps
Brazil Avenue
Carmem Lúcia Moreira de Araújo (Carminha) · 179 eps
Above Justice
Fátima Libéria do Nascimento · 20 eps
Her Own Destiny
Nazaré Tedesco · 7 eps
Student's Heart
Amelinha (Amélia Mourão) · 185 eps
Once in a Blue Moon
Heloísa Queiroz · 143 eps
Vale Tudo
Modelo · 1 eps
Toma Lá, Dá Cá
Célia Regina Rocha Dassoin "Celinha" · 91 eps
The Thorn and the Rose
Catarina Batista · 221 eps
Top Model
Cristina "Tininha" · 197 eps
Tower of Babel
Sandra da Silva (Sandrinha) · 203 eps
Crazy About You
Mércia Alves / Sônia Rangel · 173 eps
Ambitious Women
Inês Ferraz Junqueira · 143 eps
Pedra Sobre Pedra
Marina Batista · 179 eps
Jequitibá
Mariana Paiva Ferreira · 216 eps
A Indomada
Lúcia Helena de Mendonça e Albuquerque / Eulália de Mendonça e Albuquerque (1ª fase) · 203 eps
A Mother's Love
Thelma Lopes Nunes · 125 eps
Dinossaurs & Robots
Júlia Freire de Aquino Medeiros · 179 eps
Razão de Viver
Zilda · 185 eps
Kubanacan
Lola / Lolta · 227 eps
My Love, My Torment
Patrícia Mello · 173 eps
Caso Especial
Marina · 1 eps
The Cariocas
Celi · 10 eps
The Others
Cibele Costa Gonçalves · 36 eps
Decadence
Carla Tavares Branco · 12 eps
Harassment
Stela · 10 eps
Delegacia de Mulheres
Malú · 1 eps
Happily Ever After?
Tania Drummond · 10 eps
As Vilãs Que Amamos
16 eps
Dalva e Herivelto: Uma Canção de Amor
Dalva de Oliveira · 5 eps
Marighella
Clara · 4 eps
Second Chance
Laura Bottini Maranhão (Laureta) / Cláudia · 155 eps