Dora de Assis
Biography
Dora de Assis is an actress, playwright, author, and visual artist. Her two books, “Poesia Rouca” (2020) and “Lagartixa Sem Rabo” (2024), were published by Editora Philos. She holds a degree in Visual Arts from UERJ (2021) and a degree in Performing Arts from Célia Helena (2024). She has worked as an actress for eleven years, with her film debut in the film “Mate-me Por Favor” (2015) by Anitta Rocha da Silveira. Her latest work in cinema was as Sandra Pêra in “Homem com H” by Esmir Filho and as Daniela in “Adeus, Verão!” by Diego de Jesus. On stage, she co-authored the play “FELICIDADE À VENDA” (2024), directed by Natasha Corbelino, in which she also appears as an actress, alongside her parents, Lucília de Assis and Alexandre Dacosta. She is the author and actress of the play “ponto ZER0” (2023-2024), directed by Débora Lamm. On television, she was one of the protagonists of “Malhação: Toda Forma de amar” (2019-2020). This year, she makes her debut as Margarida Guedes Penteado, one of the protagonists in the feature film “Mário de Andrade, O Turista Aprendiz” by Murilo Salles.
Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles
Drama Series - 1995, 16 episodes • as Raíssa
Malhação is a Brazilian television series for the teenage audience. The soap started in 1995, and was set in a fictional Gym Club called Malhação on Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. Through the years the location varied slightly. Although the name of the soap remains the same, it is now set in the Múltipla Escolha High School.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Sandra Pêra
From a repressive childhood to artistic revolution, Ney Matogrosso transforms Brazil's stages — and himself — through music, creativity and inner fire.
Movie - 2015, 2h 15m • as Garota Fiel
Barra da Tijuca, West Side Zone of Rio de Janeiro. A wave of murderers plague the area. What starts off as a morbid curiosity for the local youth, slowly begins to spoil away at their lives. Among them is Bia, a 15-year-old girl. After an encounter with death, she will do anything to make sure she is alive.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.