Maria Helena Pader
Known For & Full Filmography14 Titles
Drama Series - 1999, 16 episodes • as mulher que conversa com Otávio
The adventures of a man with amnesia who struggles to rediscover his past while learning to live in the present.
Drama Series - 1981, 16 episodes • as Zuleide Gomes
Quinzinho and João Victor are identical twins separated at birth, unaware of each other's existence. The brothers eventually draw closer, guided by their instincts.
Drama Series - 1996, 16 episodes • as Júlia
In the struggle for land a vicious feud erupts between two men, who commit their families to a war without truce. Over two generations they are moved by love and by hatred in this epic saga of love for the land.
Drama Series - 1984, 16 episodes • as Palmira Cantanhede
Eloá and Osmar's marriage is thrown into crisis when a mysterious man crosses their path. With a thirst for prestige and power, Eloá will face the consequences of her ambition.
Drama Series - 1991, 16 episodes • as Irene
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 1986, 16 episodes • as Matilde
The story follows the lives of Naná and Gegê, a pair of con artists. Gegê is the uncle of Tina Pepper, a Tina Turner fan who dreams of becoming a famous singer.
Drama Series - 1980, 16 episodes • as Mary
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 1982, 16 episodes • as Irmã Luzia
Unhappy in her marriage, Rachel decides to separate from her husband, the businessman Virgílio. Determined to turn her life around, she moves from Petrópolis to the southern zone of Rio de Janeiro with her daughter, Clara, and goes to live in her mother Laura's house in Ipanema. There she falls in love with the charming, but gruff, Heitor, owner of a mechanic shop. He lives with his sister, Irene, in an old townhouse, one of the main settings of the telenovela.
Drama Series - 1979, 16 episodes • as Diretora do colégio de Elisa
After her divorce, Malu faces challenges in supporting her daughter and reinventing herself, grappling with loneliness, work, and the search for a new place in the world.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • as Mara
A little story about a curious young earthworm who asks his parents questions about life and ends up embarking on an adventure to find out ‘why they can’t dig upwards’. Come and discover the mysteries of the world of earthworms!
Drama Series - 2009, 16 episodes • as Leontina
A millionaire's death leaves behind a nearly impossible mission: uniting three ex-wives. Sworn enemies, they must manage the business to secure the inheritance.
Drama Series - 2011, 16 episodes • as Leontina
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Senadora
A corrupt senator, Maria Pilar sees a great opportunity to win in the bidding process for the Brasil Brasileiro project. After contacting Minister Ivone Feitosa in search of more information, Maria is told to talk to the ministry's executive secretary, Madalena, to set up a frame-up. Little does she know, however, that Madalena has her own plan to get along on her own...
Movie - 2010, 2h 15m • as Mãe de Ludi
A biography of spiritual medium and author Francisco Candido Xavier.