Bárbara Paz

Biography

Bárbara Raquel Paz (born October 17, 1974) is a Brazilian actress, director and producer. Bárbara was born in Campo Bom, in the Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre. The youngest of four sisters, at the age of six she lost her father, who was a politician in the city. Her mother had consequences after giving birth to Bárbara and died after seventeen years on hemodialysis. At the age of nine, Bárbara started working, as her father's death caused the family to experience financial difficulties. She started painting plaster sculptures and selling them in the town square, to help buy medicine for her mother. As a teenager, she decided to get her work permit and started working in a shoe factory, where she stayed for two months. She went back to studying in the morning and working in the afternoon, this time in a boutique, where she stayed for two years. She then joined an advertising agency , where she did her first modeling jobs. After her mother's death in May 1992, Bárbara found herself alone. Only she and her mother lived in the small house, as her sisters had already gotten married. Suffering with memories at home, she didn't want to stay there alone, and in her city there were n…

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Other Side of Paradise (2017) — Joana Medeiros Montserrat (Jô)
2. My Hindu Friend (2016) — Sofia Guerra
3. Trail of Lies (2013) — Edith Sobral Khoury
4. Se Puder... Dirija! (2013) — Dra. Márcia
5. Cat's Cradle (2002) — Policial Loira
6. A Trick of Fate (2022) — Úrsula Alves
7. What Is It Worth? (2005)
8. Babenco: Tell Me When I Die (2020) — Self
9. Harassment (2018) — Lorena
10. Seize the Day (2009) — Renata Ferreira
11. Por Que Você Não Chora? (2020) — Bárbara
12. Rules of the Game (2015) — Nelita
13. Sexo e a Metrópole (2004)
14. Dinossaurs & Robots (2011) — Virgínia Lolatto
15. Paulista (2009) — Bárbara Paz
16. Depois de Tudo (2015) — Manu
17. Que História é Essa, Porchat? (2019) — Self
18. The Cariocas (2010) — Denise
19. Never Too Old to Meow (2014) — Carol
20. A Porta ao Lado (2023) — Isis
21. O Martelo de Vulcano (2003) — Polca
22. Tainted (2014) — Taís
23. Marisol (2002) — Marisol Mendes / Verônica Linhares
24. De Cara Limpa (2000) — Nita
25. Uma Vaga Capacidade de Asas (2024)
26. Alta Definição (2009) — Self
27. Quarto 38 (2008) — Luisa
28. Produto Descartável (2003)
29. Chico Mário - A Melodia da Liberdade (2021) — Voice
30. Seja O Que Deus Quiser! (2002)
31. Casa dos Artistas (2001) — Self - Contestant
32. Angélica: 50 & Tanto (2023) — Self
33. A Mulher da Sua Vida (2013) — Helena
34. Plan B (2020)
35. Vinte e cinco (2002) — Teresa
36. Quinta das Janelas (2013) — Laninha
37. O Combinado Não Sai Caro (2025) — Ivone
38. Maria Esperança (2007) — Maria Muniz Hurtado
39. Manual para Atropelar Cachorro (2005)
40. 5 Mentiras (2006) — A atriz histérica

Directed

1. Babenco: Tell Me When I Die (2020) — Director
2. The Act (2021) — Director
3. Rua do Pescador, nº6 (2025) — Director
4. Talk to Him (2018) — Director
5. A Mulher ao Lado — Director
6. Cuddle — Director