★ HOW OLD IS MARIA LUÍSA MENDONÇA?
Maria Luísa Mendonça is 56 years old, born January 30, 1970 in BR · Aquarius.
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About
Maria Luísa Mendonça broke into Brazilian television with a groundbreaking role in the 1993 telenovela Renascer, playing an intersex character named Buba. Born 30 January 1970, she pivoted to film with Quem Matou Pixote? and earned nominations for Best Actress at the 1st Grande Prêmio Cinema Brasil and the Silver Condor Award for Foolish Heart. An Aquarius, she brought nuance to early Brazilian TV at a time when such characters were rare.
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Biography
Maria Luísa Mendonça is a Brazilian actress born 30 January 1970. She made her television debut in the 1993 telenovela Renascer, taking on the role of Buba, an intersex woman—a bold choice for Brazilian mainstream TV at the time. Her film debut came with Quem Matou Pixote?, followed by her breakout cinema performance in Foolish Heart, which secured her nominations for Best Actress at both the 1st Grande Prêmio Cinema Brasil and the Silver Condor Award. As an Aquarius born in the new decade of the 1970s, Mendonça's career reflected the sign's inclination toward boundary-pushing and innovative storytelling. Actors in her era typically balanced television work with film roles, building reputation through both mediums. Her casting in Renascer was particularly significant for Brazilian television, signaling a willingness to explore more complex and underrepresented character types.
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Trivia
- Her 1993 television debut in Renascer cast her as an intersex character, a daring role for Brazilian telenovela at the time.
- Foolish Heart earned her dual nominations for Best Actress across two major award bodies: the 1st Grande Prêmio Cinema Brasil and the Silver Condor Award.
- She transitioned from television to film with Quem Matou Pixote? before securing her most prominent cinema role.
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Numerology
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The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Maria Luísa Mendonça gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Maria Luísa Mendonça?
- Maria Luísa Mendonça is 56 years old (born January 30, 1970).
- When is Maria Luísa Mendonça's birthday?
- Maria Luísa Mendonça was born on January 30, 1970.
- What is Maria Luísa Mendonça's zodiac sign?
- Maria Luísa Mendonça is a Aquarius, born January 30, 1970.
- What is Maria Luísa Mendonça's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Maria Luísa Mendonça was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Maria Luísa Mendonça from?
- Maria Luísa Mendonça is from BR.
- What does Maria Luísa Mendonça do?
- Maria Luísa Mendonça is a actor.
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