Grace Moema
Biography
Grace Moema, stage name of Thereza Graça Fernandes (Lisbon, July 4, 1907 - Rio de Janeiro, August 27, 1983) was an important Portuguese-Brazilian actress, standing out for her performances in Brazilian films from the 1940s onwards. Her career began in the late 1920s, when she joined the Jaime Costa Comedy Company, where she worked until 1948. She had also worked for the former National Theater Service, from which she retired. At the invitation of Humberto Mauro, she appeared in 1939's "Um Apólogo," marking her film debut. She appeared in several films, directed by important filmmakers such as Moacyr Fenelon, Watson Macedo, José Carlos Burle, Victor Lima, and Eurides Ramos. (Wikipedia)
Known For & Full Filmography6 Titles
Movie - 1943, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 1939, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An adaptation of Machado de Assis' eponymous short story, preceded by a short telling of the author's life and works.
Movie - 1960, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Renato has fallen in love with his neighbor Marta, but their families don't get along. To try to solve the problem, each one takes their own family to a picnic in Paquetá, where everyone will have to interact.
Movie - 1958, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Barber likes to help everybody in town. Now, he's trying to help a young couple in love defeat the girl's tutor, who is against the romance.
Movie - 1959, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Winner of a Theater talent contest, in which he was the only one to enroll, Belizário da Silva leaves his hometown, and tries to make it in Rio de Janeiro.
Movie - 1958, 2h 15m • as Marcelina
Hillbilly avoids a train disaster, becoming a hero. A dishonest politician tries to take advantage of the fact, to promote himself.