Sonia Braga

Cast

Born

June 8, 1950 · Maringá, Paraná, Brazil

Birth name

Sônia Maria Campos Braga

Sônia Braga is a Brazilian actress whose career spans theater, television, and film across Brazil and the United States. She began performing as a teenager in television and stage productions before gaining national recognition in serialized television during the 1970s. Her transition to cinema led to sustained international work, including long-term activity in U.S. film and television after the mid-1980s. Her performances have been recognized through nominations for Golden Globe, Emmy, and BAFTA awards, reflecting work across both theatrical and television formats. After periods based abroad, she maintained an active presence in Brazilian productions.