Giselle Motta
Known For & Full Filmography7 Titles
Movie - 2014, 2h 15m • as Paraguaçu
Adaptation of the Jean-Christophe Ruffin novel
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Mãe de Diadorim
In the concrete jungles of lawless futuristic Brazil, enemies spout slam poetry in duels as their movements remind us of parkour. The adrenaline rush breaks into three timelines: the past introduces teenager Riobaldo and handsome Diadorim, the present depicts a bloody clash and reveals sexual identities, and the future exposes Riobaldo’s deal with the devil.
Drama Series - 2015, 16 episodes • as Recepcionista
La Casa del Mar (The house by the Sea) is the story of the disappearance of Laura Ramos, Pelaza's research and it's consequences. But it is also the story of Daniel and his friends, their secrets, their resentment. The plot will become more complex as the investigation proceeds. Is Laura alive? Why are there so many secrets? What's Daniel hiding?
Drama Series - 2007, 16 episodes • as Maria Pereira
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as Lola
The life of the owners of Circus Esperança, Puro Sangue e Pangaré, father and son, who plays two clowns. At a certain point, Pangaré starts showing tiredness and sadness for being an unhappy clown.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Brazilian writer Alberto Luppo has lived in Paris for years and does not want to return to his home country. But when a French anthropologist disappears in the interior of Brazil, Alberto is forced to return to his homeland to turn the story into a book. However, during the journey, between fear and enchantment, he surrenders to his destiny. Guided by Bethânea, he discovers in everything he despised, the beauty of his own identity.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Mónica
Federico Veiroj’s fourth feature examines the many, often contradictory layers that make up one’s persona, in this case, a single dad and acclaimed artist who must learn to balance family with creativity.