Thalma de Freitas | |
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 Thalma de Freitas in concert (2006) | |
| Born | (1974-05-14)May 14, 1974 (age 51) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Occupations | Actress, singer, songwriter, producer |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | MPB, indie, jazz |
Musical artist | |
Thalma de Freitas (Rio de Janeiro, May 14, 1974) is a Brazilian actress, singer and composer.
The daughter of the composer, conductor and pianistLaércio de Freitas [pt], at 14 she began studying singing and acting at the Teatro Escola Macunaíma.[1] She made her acting debut in 1992, in a stage production ofHair,[2] and in 1996 she debuted on television in theRede ManchetetelenovelaXica da Silva.[1] She then got her an exclusive contract withTV Globo, during which she starred in over a dozen telenovelas.[3]
She made her recording debut in 2004, with the albumThalma.[1][2] The same year, she was awarded Best Supporting Actress at theGramado Film Festival for her performance inJoel Zito Araújo'sFilhas do Vento.[4]
In 2012, she performed at the closing ceremony of theLondon Paralympics together withCarlinhos Brown andOs Paralamas do Sucesso.[2][5] As a composer, she has collaborated with a variety of artists includingGal Costa,Mariana Aydar,Gaby Amarantos,Ed Motta andFilipe Catto.[6] She also collaborated withKamasi Washington on three albums.[2] Her 2019 albumSorte!, in collaboration with composerJohn Finbury, was nominated for aGrammy Award in the Best Latin Jazz Album category.[2][3]
Married to photographer Brian Cross, with whom she had a daughter, since 2012 she lives inLos Angeles.[7]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2001 | A Samba for Sherlock | Ana Candelária | |
| 2001 | Bufo & Spallanzani | Risoleta[8] | |
| 2003 | O Corneteiro Lopes | Estrela | |
| 2004 | As Filhas do Vento | Young Maria da Ajuda "Ju" | |
| 2006 | Alabê de Jerusalém | Marian | |
| 2009 | Heaven Garden | Hell's Tongue | Short film |
| 2012 | Gonzaga — de Pai pra Filho | Dancing singer | |
| 2013 | Mundo Invisível | Guest | |
| 2017 | Erase Me | Ângela | Short film |
| 2019 | Dulcinea | Martha | |
| 2024 | My Penguin Friend | Calista |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1996 | Xica da Silva | Caetana | |
| 1996 | Vira Lata | Dolores Moura de Cavalcante | |
| 1998 | Dona Flor | Marilda | |
| 1998 | Malhação | Wanderléia Matoso Gonçalves | Season 4 |
| 1998 | Labirinto | Glória | |
| 1999 | Andando nas Nuvens | Zezé | |
| 2000 | Laços de Família | Zilda | |
| 2001 | O Clone | Carol | |
| 2003 | Kubanacan | Dalila | |
| 2004 | Começar de Novo | Elvira | |
| 2005 | Bang Bang | Regina da Silva "Baiana" | |
| 2006 | Lu | Gisele | |
| 2007 | Som Brasil | Herself | |
| 2007 | Sete Pecados | Berenice | |
| 2009 | Caras & Bocas | Magaly Franco | |
| 2009 | Som Brasil | Herself | Episode: "Tim Maia" |
| 2010 | Malhação | Nathália Diniz | Season 18 |
| 2012 | Malhação | Rita Lima Svensson | Season 20 |
| 2023 | Histórias (Im)Possíveis | Housemaid | Episode: "Levante" |
| 2026 | Dona Beja | Josefa Carneiro de Mendonça[9] |
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