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 co…
Movies & TV Shows
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Brazil Avenue (2012) — Carmem Lúcia Moreira de Araújo (Carminha)
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Marighella (2021) — Clara
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Executive Order (2022) — Isabel
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Loveling (2018) — Sônia
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Cheating in Chains (2006) — Olímpia
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Crazy About You (2024) — Mércia Alves / Sônia Rangel
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In Dog's Words (2016) — Dilza
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Vale Tudo (1988) — Modelo
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Toma Lá, Dá Cá (2007) — Célia Regina Rocha Dassoin "Celinha"
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A Mother's Love (2019) — Thelma Lopes Nunes
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Above Justice (2016) — Fátima Libéria do Nascimento
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O Trapalhão e a Luz Azul (1999) — Juliana / Anajuli
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The Others (2023) — Cibele Costa Gonçalves
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Inspector Faustão and the Vagabond (1991) — Singer
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Her Own Destiny (2004) — Nazaré Tedesco
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The Thorn and the Rose (2000) — Catarina Batista
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Canastra Suja (2016) — Maria
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Second Chance (2018) — Laura Bottini Maranhão (Laureta) / Cláudia
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Harassment (2018) — Stela
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Ambitious Women (2015) — Inês Ferraz Junqueira
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Top Model (1989) — Cristina "Tininha"
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Dinossaurs & Robots (2011) — Júlia Freire de Aquino Medeiros
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Tower of Babel (1998) — Sandra da Silva (Sandrinha)
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True Beauty (2015) — Anita
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Kubanacan (2003) — Lola / Lolta
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Jequitibá (1993) — Mariana Paiva Ferreira
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A Indomada (1997) — Lúcia Helena de Mendonça e Albuquerque / Eulália de Mendonça e Albuquerque (1ª fase)
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Happily Ever After? (2015) — Tania Drummond
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As Meninas (1995) — Lorena
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The Cariocas (2010) — Celi
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Pedra Sobre Pedra (1992) — Marina Batista
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Student's Heart (2002) — Amelinha (Amélia Mourão)
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Brava Gente (2000) — Marina
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My Love, My Torment (1990) — Patrícia Mello
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Dalva e Herivelto: Uma Canção de Amor (2010) — Dalva de Oliveira
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Delegacia de Mulheres (1989) — Malú
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Tiradentes (1999) — Bárbara Heliodora
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Show 60 Anos (2025) — Carmen Lúcia Moreira (Carminha)
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Decadence (1995) — Carla Tavares Branco
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Marighella (2023) — Clara