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Born:
- Birthday: 1965-08-18
- Born Place: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Inez Viana
Inez Viana is a highly respected Brazilian actress, director, and playwright, born in Rio de Janeiro in 1965, known for her versatility across stage, television, and film. Graduating from the Casa das Artes de Laranjeiras (CAL), she built a formidable career in theater, earning multiple nominations for major awards like the Shell and APTR, and notably co-founding the Cia OmondÉ in 2010. She has directed over 18 plays, including the acclaimed monologues A Mulher que Escreveu a Bíblia and Maravilhoso, and has worked closely with prominent figures like Grace Passô (on the play Mata teu pai) and the writer Ariano Suassuna, whose work she adapted and produced. On television, she is recognized for her memorable roles in popular telenovelas, such as the comic secretary Márcia in Laços de Família and the mysterious Adília in Flor do Caribe, and has also appeared in films like Nosso Lar (Astral City) and the Meu Passado Me Condena franchise. Viana is celebrated for her powerful stage presence and her contributions to contemporary Brazilian dramaturgy.
