Szene aus Cangaço Novo / TV series (2023)

Alternative Namen: Alice Gabrielle Affonso Carvalho

Körperliche Merkmale: N/A

Born on June 15, 1996, in Natal, Brazil, Alice Carvalho is a versatile actress, screenwriter, and author who has emerged as a major force in contemporary Brazilian cinema. She gained international acclaim for her visceral performance as Dinorah Vaqueiro in the Amazon Prime series Cangaço Novo (New Bandits), portraying a fierce bank robber and the only woman in a high-stakes bandit gang.

As of early 2026, Carvalho's career has reached new heights following the massive success of the political thriller The Secret Agent (O Agente Secreto, 2025), directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho. The film, in which she stars alongside Wagner Moura, dominated the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and won Best Non-English Language Motion Picture at the 2026 Golden Globes. A vocal advocate for cultural representation, she notably used her 2026 Golden Globe appearance to highlight Brazilian fashion and the creative power of the Amazon region. In addition to her film success, she is set to return for the highly anticipated second season of Cangaço Novo in 2026.

Alternative Namen: 에르밀라 게지스

Körperliche Merkmale: N/A

Erste Auftritte:

• O Pedido (1999) als

Wichtigste Rollen:

• Federal Bank Heist (2011) als Carla
• Love for Sale (2006) als Hermila (Suely)
• Boca (2010) als Alaíde
• Once Upon a Time Veronica (2012) als Verônica
• Dinho (2023) als Lia
• Happy Desert (2007) als Pâmela
• Ponto Final (2011) als Mulher
• Francisco Brennand (2012) als Narrator
• The Great Kilapy (2012) als Francisca
• Cinema, Aspirins and Vultures (2005) als Jovelina

Karriere-Highlights:

• Federal Bank Heist (2011)
• Love for Sale (2006)
• Boca (2010)
• Once Upon a Time Veronica (2012)
• Dinho (2023)
• Happy Desert (2007)
• Ponto Final (2011)
• Francisco Brennand (2012)
• The Great Kilapy (2012)
• Cinema, Aspirins and Vultures (2005)

Auszeichnungen:

• Won Best Actress (2006)
• Won Cinema Brazil Grand Prize - Best Supporting Actress (Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante) (2021)
• Nominated for 1 Cinema Brazil Grand Prize - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2013)
• Won Cinema Brazil Grand Prize - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2008)
• Nominated for 1 Cinema Brazil Grand Prize - Best Supporting Actress (Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante) (2008)
• Nominated for 1 Cinema Brazil Grand Prize - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2007)
• Won Best Actress (2006)
• Won Calunga Trophy - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2012)
• Won APCA Trophy - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2013)
• Won APCA Trophy - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2007)
• Won Première Brazil - Best Actress (2006)
• Nominated for 1 Jury Award - Best Supporting Actress (Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante) (2012)
• Won Jury Award - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2007)
• Nominated for 1 Prêmio Qualidade - Television: Best Actress in a Series or Special Project (Televisão: Melhor Atriz de Série ou Projeto Especial) (2009)
• Nominated for 1 Prêmio Qualidade - Television: Most Promising Actress (Televisão: Melhor Atriz Revelação) (2008)
• Nominated for 1 Prêmio Qualidade - Best Supporting Actress (Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante) (2006)
• Won Jury Award - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2006)
• Won Critics Award - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2007)
• Won Audience Award - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2007)
• Nominated for 1 ACIE Award - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2013)

Hermila Guedes is a highly acclaimed Brazilian actress known for her raw, naturalistic performances and her significant contributions to the "Cinema Pernambucano" movement. Born on November 7, 1980, in Cabrobó, Pernambuco, she initially pursued studies in tourism before discovering her passion for acting through theater and short films.

Her breakout role came in 2006 with the critically acclaimed film "Love for Sale" (O Céu de Suely), directed by Karim Aïnouz. Her portrayal of Suely, a young mother who raffles herself off to escape her stagnant life, earned her widespread international recognition and numerous "Best Actress" awards, including honors at the Havana Film Festival and the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival.

Throughout her career, Guedes has balanced high-profile television projects with independent cinema. She gained further fame in Brazil through her roles in series such as "Força-Tarefa" and the soap opera "Amor à Vida". She is also noted for her collaboration with director Claudio Assis in the film "Baixio das Bestas" (2006).