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Born:
- Birthday: 1980-05-26
- Born Place: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Mariana Xavier
Mariana Xavier (born May 26, 1980, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a renowned Brazilian actress, comedian, director, and body-positivity advocate. Beginning her artistic journey at the age of nine in ballet and jazz—eventually debuting as an extra in Top Model—she later studied Advertising and Publicity before fully committing to theater in 2001, where she co-founded the Cia Escaramucha troupe . Mariana gained national fame portraying Marcelina in the blockbuster Minha Mãe é uma Peça film franchise and captivated audiences as the charismatic "Jenifer" in Gabriel Diniz's hit music video—becoming a powerful symbol for diversity and challenging beauty standards . Her TV credits include Além do Horizonte, I Love Paraisópolis, A Força do Querer, and she recently led the Multishow comedy Tem que Suar as Tuca, Brazil’s first plus-size protagonist in a gym-based sitcom. On stage, her emotionally resonant monologue Antes do Ano que Vem addresses mental health, feminist themes, and emotional resilience, marking a highlight in her theater career. Beyond performing, Mariana is a vocal advocate for body acceptance, self-esteem, and women’s pleasure, openly discussing her experiences with anxiety, burnout, depression, and the importance of dismantling stereotypes around sexuality and representation. She recently launched initiatives—including a sex toy line—and uses her ~2.5 million Instagram followers to campaign for empowerment.
