Zezé Motta

Zezé Motta

Maria José Motta de Oliveira OMC (Campos dos Goytacazes, June 27, 1944), better known as Zezé Motta, is a Brazilian actress and singer, considered one of the greatest artists in the country, an exponent of Afro-Brazilian culture. Zezé has already won numerous awards, including a Candango Trophy at the Brasília Festival, and an Air France Award, in addition to receiving nominations for three Grande Otelo awards and a Guarani Award. In 2019, she received an Honorary Grand Othello.

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Known For

A Próxima Vítima

A Próxima Vítima

1995 • as Maria de Fátima Noronha (Fátima)

O Beijo do Vampiro

O Beijo do Vampiro

2002 • as Nadir

Porto dos Milagres

Porto dos Milagres

2001 • as Mãe Ricardina

Corpo Dourado

Corpo Dourado

1998 • as Liana Ribeiro

Xica da Silva

Xica da Silva

1996 • as Maria da Silva

Rebel Rio

Rebel Rio

2011 • as Dalva Alves (Dadá)

Filmography

2025

Abah and His Band
Abah and His Band
as Titikaba
Movie - Released: 4/17/2025
A Escrita Delas
A Escrita Delas
as Narrator
Movie - Released: 3/27/2025

2024

Príncipe Lu e a Lenda do Dragão
Príncipe Lu e a Lenda do Dragão
as Feiticeira Real
Movie - Released: 1/25/2024
Othelo The Great
Othelo The Great
as Voz (Participação Especial)
Movie - Released: 9/5/2024
Tributo: Zezé Motta
Tributo: Zezé Motta
Movie - Released: 3/8/2024
Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil
Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil
Movie - Released: 4/13/2024
If I'm Here It Is by Mystery
If I'm Here It Is by Mystery
as Suprema
Movie - Released: 1/24/2024
Alma Negra, do Quilombo ao Baile
Alma Negra, do Quilombo ao Baile
Movie - Released: 10/3/2024

2023

Gota D'Água
Gota D'Água
as Guiomar
Movie - Released: 4/14/2023
The Last Party
The Last Party
as Nathan's Mom
Movie - Released: 1/26/2023
Eulália
Eulália
as Jacira
Movie - Released: 7/26/2023
Deixa
Deixa
as Carmen
Movie - Released: 8/16/2023
Falas da Vida: Histórias (Im)possíveis
Falas da Vida: Histórias (Im)possíveis
as Bex
Movie - Released: 10/2/2023
Gerson King Combo – O filme
Gerson King Combo – O filme
Movie - Released: 8/28/2023
Wedding Games
Wedding Games
as Valéria
Movie - Released: 11/24/2023
Dois em Cena: Encontro de Gerações
Dois em Cena: Encontro de Gerações
TV - Released: 8/28/2023
The End
The End
as Dona Neusa
TV - Released: 10/25/2023
Tributo
Tributo
as Self
TV - Released: 8/15/2023

2022

Alemão 2
Alemão 2
as Dona Ivone
Movie - Released: 3/31/2022
Fim de Semana no Paraíso Selvagem
Fim de Semana no Paraíso Selvagem
as Naná
Movie - Released: 10/23/2022
Na Rédea Curta
Na Rédea Curta
as Voinha
Movie - Released: 11/17/2022

2021

Falas da Vida
Falas da Vida
Movie - Released: 10/1/2021
Galeria Futuro
Galeria Futuro
as Sula
Movie - Released: 11/18/2021
Intervenção
Intervenção
as Socorro
Movie - Released: 12/26/2021
4x100: Running for a Dream
4x100: Running for a Dream
as Dra. Bruna
Movie - Released: 6/24/2021
Dr. Gama
Dr. Gama
as Francisca
Movie - Released: 7/29/2021

2020

De Cabral a George Floyd: Onde Arde o Fogo Sagrado da Liberdade
De Cabral a George Floyd: Onde Arde o Fogo Sagrado da Liberdade
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/11/2020
Novo Mundo
Novo Mundo
Movie - Released: 12/3/2020
Todas as Melodias
Todas as Melodias
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/22/2020
O Cinema das Mulheres
O Cinema das Mulheres
as Narrator
Movie - Released: 1/1/2020

2019

Eu Sou Brasileiro
Eu Sou Brasileiro
as Diretora Sônia
Movie - Released: 8/15/2019
Juntos a Magia Acontece
Juntos a Magia Acontece
as Neuza
Movie - Released: 12/25/2019
M8 - When Death Rescues Life
M8 - When Death Rescues Life
as Ilza
Movie - Released: 12/3/2019
Pressed, Ripped Apart
Pressed, Ripped Apart
as (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 6/6/2019

2018

The Devil's Knot
The Devil's Knot
as Afi
Movie - Released: 6/28/2018

2017

Cora Coralina: Todas as Vidas
Cora Coralina: Todas as Vidas
as Leitura Dramática
Movie - Released: 5/25/2017
A Comédia Divina
A Comédia Divina
as Deus
Movie - Released: 10/12/2017
Ouro Verde
Ouro Verde
as D. Nénem
TV - Released: 1/8/2017

2016

Pitanga
Pitanga
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/23/2016
Above Justice
Above Justice
as Regina
TV - Released: 8/22/2016
3%
3%
as Nair
TV - Released: 11/25/2016
The Slave Mother
The Slave Mother
as Tia Joaquina
TV - Released: 5/31/2016

2015

Movie
Dois de Julho — Guerra da Independência na Bahia
Movie - Released: 7/2/2015
Haroldo Costa - O Nosso Orfeu
Haroldo Costa - O Nosso Orfeu
as Narrator
Movie - Released: 10/1/2015

2014

O Lucro Acima da Vida
O Lucro Acima da Vida
as Célia
Movie - Released: 6/6/2014
Irmã Dulce
Irmã Dulce
as Mãe Menininha
Movie - Released: 11/13/2014
Boogie Oogie
Boogie Oogie
as Sebastiana Marques
TV - Released: 8/4/2014

2013

Gonzaga: De Pai pra Filho
Gonzaga: De Pai pra Filho
as Priscila
TV - Released: 1/15/2013
O Canto da Sereia
O Canto da Sereia
as Tia Celeste
TV - Released: 1/8/2013

2012

Gonzaga: From Father to Son
Gonzaga: From Father to Son
as Priscila (70 anos)
Movie - Released: 10/26/2012

2011

Rebel Rio
Rebel Rio
as Dalva Alves (Dadá)
TV - Released: 3/21/2011

2010

Bróder
Bróder
as Dona Meire
Movie - Released: 2/17/2010

2009

Em Quadro: A História de 4 Negros nas Telas
Em Quadro: A História de 4 Negros nas Telas
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/2/2009
Xuxa and the Mystery of the Little Ugly Princess
Xuxa and the Mystery of the Little Ugly Princess
as Jerusa
Movie - Released: 12/25/2009

2008

A Ilha dos Escravos
A Ilha dos Escravos
as Old Júlia
Movie - Released: 5/8/2008

2007

Happy Desert
Happy Desert
Movie - Released: 4/23/2007
Cobrador: In God We Trust
Cobrador: In God We Trust
as Secretaría
Movie - Released: 11/15/2007
Sunshine
Sunshine
as Odete
TV - Released: 3/21/2007

2006

Kinshasa Palace
Kinshasa Palace
Movie - Released: 9/8/2006
Bom Dia, Eternidade
Bom Dia, Eternidade
as Odete
Movie - Released: 1/1/2006
Sinhá Moça
Sinhá Moça
as Virgínia, a Bá
TV - Released: 3/13/2006

2005

What Is It Worth?
What Is It Worth?
as Joana Maria da Conceição
Movie - Released: 5/20/2005
Floribella
Floribella
as Cristina Ramos Garcia / Titina
TV - Released: 4/4/2005

2004

Xuxa and The Treasure of the Lost City
Xuxa and The Treasure of the Lost City
as Aurora Hipólito
Movie - Released: 12/10/2004
A Idade do Homem
A Idade do Homem
Movie - Released: 6/8/2004
Metamorphoses
Metamorphoses
as Prazeres
TV - Released: 3/14/2004

2003

The Longing
The Longing
Movie - Released: 4/14/2003
Viva Sapato!
Viva Sapato!
as Mulher do avião
Movie - Released: 5/17/2003
Carolina
Carolina
as Carolina Maria de Jesus
Movie - Released: 1/1/2003

2002

Movie
Poeta de Sete Faces
Movie - Released: 10/31/2002
Banda de Ipanema — Folia de Albino
Banda de Ipanema — Folia de Albino
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2002
Xuxa and the Elves 2: The Road of The Fairies
Xuxa and the Elves 2: The Road of The Fairies
as Profetiza Kálix
Movie - Released: 12/15/2002
O Beijo do Vampiro
O Beijo do Vampiro
as Nadir
TV - Released: 8/26/2002

2001

Porto dos Milagres
Porto dos Milagres
as Mãe Ricardina
TV - Released: 2/5/2001

2000

Denying Brazil
Denying Brazil
as Herself
Movie - Released: 11/20/2000
Chronically Unfeasible
Chronically Unfeasible
Movie - Released: 8/10/2000
Esplendor
Esplendor
as Irene da Silva
TV - Released: 1/31/2000

1999

Orfeu
Orfeu
as Conceição
Movie - Released: 4/21/1999
Polêmica
Polêmica
Movie - Released: 1/1/1999
Chiquinha Gonzaga
Chiquinha Gonzaga
as Conceição
TV - Released: 1/12/1999

1998

Corpo Dourado
Corpo Dourado
as Liana Ribeiro
TV - Released: 1/12/1998

1997

Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1997
Napomuceno's Will
Napomuceno's Will
as Eduarda
Movie - Released: 1/1/1997

1996

Tieta of Agreste
Tieta of Agreste
as Carmosina
Movie - Released: 8/30/1996
Xica da Silva
Xica da Silva
as Maria da Silva
TV - Released: 9/17/1996

1995

A Próxima Vítima
A Próxima Vítima
as Maria de Fátima Noronha (Fátima)
TV - Released: 3/13/1995

1994

Movie
Era Uma Vez...
Movie - Released: 1/1/1994
Memorial de Maria Moura
Memorial de Maria Moura
as Rubina
TV - Released: 5/17/1994

1993

Sant'Anna dos Pescadores
Sant'Anna dos Pescadores
as Narrator (voice)
Movie - Released: 5/11/1993
Vênus de Fogo
Vênus de Fogo
Movie - Released: 1/1/1993

1992

A Serpente
A Serpente
as Crioula das Ventas Triunfais
Movie - Released: 1/1/1992

1990

Acorda, Raimundo... Acorda!
Acorda, Raimundo... Acorda!
as Luiza
Movie - Released: 1/1/1990
Extraterrestrial Cat in Boots
Extraterrestrial Cat in Boots
Movie - Released: 1/1/1990

1989

Better Days Ahead
Better Days Ahead
as Dalila
Movie - Released: 3/1/1989
As Divas Negras do Cinema Brasileiro
As Divas Negras do Cinema Brasileiro
Movie - Released: 1/1/1989
Kananga do Japão
Kananga do Japão
as Lulu Kelly
TV - Released: 7/19/1989

1988

Prisoner of Rio
Prisoner of Rio
as Rita
Movie - Released: 1/1/1988
Natal da Portela
Natal da Portela
as Maria Elisa
Movie - Released: 2/19/1988
Sonhos de Menina Moça
Sonhos de Menina Moça
as Vicky
Movie - Released: 9/10/1988
Movie
Mestizo
as Cruz Careagua
Movie - Released: 10/1/1988

1987

Jubiabá
Jubiabá
as Rosenda
Movie - Released: 9/17/1987
Black Fragments of Samba - Zezé Motta, The Enchanted Woman
Black Fragments of Samba - Zezé Motta, The Enchanted Woman
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1987
Angels of the Night
Angels of the Night
as Malu
Movie - Released: 4/27/1987
Helena
Helena
as Malvina
TV - Released: 5/4/1987

1984

Águia na Cabeça
Águia na Cabeça
as Gracinha
Movie - Released: 4/1/1984
Quilombo
Quilombo
as Dandara
Movie - Released: 6/3/1984
Para Viver Um Grande Amor
Para Viver Um Grande Amor
as Maria Moita
Movie - Released: 4/30/1984
Corpo a Corpo
Corpo a Corpo
as Sônia Rangel Fraga Dantas
TV - Released: 11/26/1984

1980

Grandes Nomes
Grandes Nomes
as Self
TV - Released: 3/7/1980

1979

Mulher 80
Mulher 80
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/19/1979

1978

Os melhores Momentos da Pornochanchada
Os melhores Momentos da Pornochanchada
Movie - Released: 6/23/1978
Bloody Gold
Bloody Gold
Movie - Released: 2/27/1978
Everything's Alright
Everything's Alright
as Zezé
Movie - Released: 10/23/1978
O Bom Marido
O Bom Marido
Movie - Released: 9/4/1978

1977

Cordão de Ouro
Cordão de Ouro
as Dandara
Movie - Released: 7/28/1977
The Force of Xango
The Force of Xango
as Estrela
Movie - Released: 5/25/1977

1976

Xica
Xica
as Xica da Silva
Movie - Released: 9/6/1976
Duas Vidas
Duas Vidas
as Jandira
TV - Released: 12/13/1976

1975

Um Varão Entre as Mulheres
Um Varão Entre as Mulheres
Movie - Released: 3/10/1975

1974

A Banana Mecânica
A Banana Mecânica
as Marilda
Movie - Released: 5/24/1974
The Devil Queen
The Devil Queen
as Bigode's girlfriend
Movie - Released: 5/27/1974
Supermanoela
Supermanoela
as Doralice
TV - Released: 1/21/1974

1973

Go To Work You Bum!
Go To Work You Bum!
as Shirley
Movie - Released: 1/9/1973

1972

A Patota
A Patota
as Zezinha
TV - Released: 11/27/1972

1970

Transplante de Mãe
Transplante de Mãe
Movie - Released: 1/1/1970
Em Cada Coração um Punhal
Em Cada Coração um Punhal
Movie - Released: 3/12/1970
Cleo e Daniel
Cleo e Daniel
Movie - Released: 5/26/1970

1968

Beto Rockfeller
Beto Rockfeller
as Zezé
TV - Released: 11/4/1968

Unknown

Movie
La Bréa
as Herself - Interviewee
Movie
Movie
Por um Fio
as Tereza
Movie
Movie
Rumored Upcoming Zezé Motta Biopic
Movie
Prateados: A Vida em Tempos de Madureza
Prateados: A Vida em Tempos de Madureza
Movie
Movie
Café com Leite (Água e Azeite?)
as Self
Movie
TV
Americana
TV