Zezé Motta
Actor
Biography
Maria José Motta de Oliveira OMC (Campos dos Goytacazes, June 27, 1944), better known as Zezé Motta, is a Brazilian actress and singer, considered one of the greatest artists in the country, an exponent of Afro-Brazilian culture. Zezé has already won numerous awards, including a Candango Trophy at the Brasília Festival, and an Air France Award, in addition to receiving nominations for three Grande Otelo awards and a Guarani Award. In 2019, she received an Honorary Grand Othello.
Filmography
Xuxa and the Mystery of the Little Ugly Princess
as Jerusa 2009
M8 - When Death Rescues Life
as Ilza 2019
The Son of a Thousand Men
as Narrator 2025
Xuxa and the Elves 2: The Road of The Fairies
as Profetiza Kálix 2002
Orfeu
as Conceição 1999
Intervenção
as Socorro 2021
Irmã Dulce
as Mãe Menininha 2014
Tieta of Agreste
as Carmosina 1996
Alemão 2
as Dona Ivone 2022
A Comédia Divina
as Deus 2017
Chronically Unfeasible
2000
Bróder
as Dona Meire 2010
Xica
as Xica da Silva 1976
What Is It Worth?
as Joana Maria da Conceição 2005
Xuxa and The Treasure of the Lost City
as Aurora Hipólito 2004
Cobrador: In God We Trust
as Secretaría 2007