Débora Falabella facts for kids
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Débora Falabella
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Falabella in 2024
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| Born | 22 February 1979 Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Fernando Fraiha
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| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Cynthia Falabella (sister) |
Débora Lima Falabella (born February 22, 1979) is a famous Brazilian actress. She has starred in many TV shows and movies.
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Débora's Early Life
Débora was born in Belo Horizonte, a city in Brazil. Her father, Rogério Falabella, was an actor. Her mother, Maria Olympia, was a singer.
When she was a child, Débora loved acting. She started performing in school plays. At fifteen, she acted in her first professional play. It was called Flicts, written by Ziraldo.
As a teenager, Débora became a star in the TV show Chiquititas. This show was very popular with young people. She even lived in Argentina for a while, where the show was filmed.
Her Acting Career
After finishing school, Débora started college to study advertising. But she soon stopped her studies. She received many exciting offers to act instead.
Starting on TV
In 1998, Débora joined Rede Globo, Brazil's biggest TV network. She got a role in the popular teen series Malhação. After this, she went back to her hometown to do more theater. She also had a small part in the 1999 TV show Mulher.
In 2001, Débora got her first main role in a TV show. It was called Um Anjo Caiu do Céu. Her acting was so good that she was asked to join the cast of O Clone. Even though she was young, her performance was amazing. She won an award for Best Actress for her role in O Clone.
Movies and More TV Shows
Débora also started acting in movies. In 2001, she starred in Françoise. For this movie, she won awards for Best Actress. She also starred in Dois Perdidos numa Noite Suja in 2002. This role also earned her many awards.
She continued to make popular films. These included Lisbela e o Prisioneiro (2003) and Cazuza (2004). In 2004, she also starred in the romantic comedy A Dona da História.
In 2006, Débora played Sarah Kubitschek in the TV series JK. Sarah was the wife of a Brazilian president. That same year, she had the main role in Sinhá Moça. This TV show was even nominated for an Emmy award!
In 2007, she starred in the movie Primo Basílio. She showed her great acting skills once again.
Later Successes
In 2011, Débora was in the Emmy-winning series The Invisible Woman. She also acted in the movies My Country and Homens do Bem.
In 2012, Débora returned to TV shows. She starred in the very successful show Avenida Brasil. Her role earned her many nominations for Best Lead Actress.
Personal Life
Débora has a sister who is also an actress, Cynthia Falabella. In 2005, Débora married Eduardo Hipolitho, a musician. They had a daughter named Nina. They separated in 2010. In 2022, she married Fernando Fraiha.
Filmography
Television
| Television | |||
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1998 | Malhação | Antônia | |
| 1999 | Mulher | Aninha | Cameo |
| 2000 | Chiquititas Brasil | Estrela | |
| 2001 | Um Anjo Caiu do Céu | Cuca de Montaltino Medeiros | |
| O Clone | Mel Ferraz | ||
| 2003 | Agora É que São Elas | Léo (Leonarda Mendes Galvão) | |
| Casseta & Planeta, Urgente! | Herself | Cameo | |
| 2004 | Um Só Coração | Rachel Rosenberg | |
| Senhora do Destino | Duda (Maria Eduarda de Andrade e Couto Ferreira da Silva) | ||
| 2006 | JK | Sarah Lemos Kubitschek | |
| Sinhá Moça | Sinhá Moça (Maria das Graças Ferreira) | ||
| Sitcom.br | Cameo | ||
| 2007 | Duas Caras | Julia de Queiroz Barreto | |
| 2009 | Som & Fúria | Sarah | |
| 2010 | Escrito nas Estrelas | Beatriz Cristina Tavares de Miranda | |
| 2011 | Ti Ti Ti | Isabel Campos Dimery | Cameo |
| A Mulher Invisível | Clarisse | ||
| Homens de Bem | Mary | ||
| 2012 | Avenida Brasil | Nina García Hernández (Rita Fonseca de Souza) | |
| 2014 | Dupla Identidade | Ray | |
| 2015 | As Canalhas | Julieta | Episode: "Julieta" |
| 2016 | Nada Será Como Antes | Verônica Maia | |
| 2017 | A Força do Querer | Irene Steiner / Solange Lima | |
| 2018 | Se Eu Fechar os Olhos Agora | Isabel Marques Torres | |
| 2019 | Vítimas Digitais | Renata Guimarães | |
| 2019-2021 | Aruanas | Natalie Lima Melo | |
| 2023 | Terra e Paixão | Lucinda do Carmo Amorim | |
| Fim | Irene | ||
Feature films
| Film | |||
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2001 | Françoise | Françoise | Short film |
| 2002 | Dois Perdidos numa Noite Suja | Paco / Rita | |
| 2003 | Lisbela e o Prisioneiro | Lisbela | |
| Looney Tunes: Back in Action | Kate | Brazilian voice dubbing | |
| 2004 | Cazuza - O Tempo Não Pára | Denise Dumont "Dani" | |
| A Dona da História | Young Carolina | ||
| 2006 | 5 Mentiras | Chucky | Short film |
| 2007 | Primo Basílio | Luísa | |
| 2008 | La Dolorosa | Miranda | Short film |
| Quarto 38 | Simone | Short film | |
| 2009 | Doce Amargo | Moira / Moema | |
| 2011 | Meu País | Manuela | |
| Homens de Bem | Mary | ||
| 2013 | Dois Macacos Mais Um | Débora | |
| 2016 | O Filho Eterno | Cláudia | |
| 2018 | O Beijo no Asfalto | Selminha | |
| Todo o Clichê de Amor | Hellen | ||
| 2021 | Depois a Louca Sou Eu | Dani Teixeira | |
| 2022 | Bem-Vinda, Violeta | Ana | |
Theater
| Theater | |||
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| year | work | Written and directed | |
| 1995 | Flicts | Ziraldo | |
| 2004 | Noites Brancas | de Yara de Novaes | |
| 2006 | A Serpente | de Yara de Novaes | |
| 2007 | O Continente Negro | de Aderbal Freire Filho | |
| 2010 | O Amor e Outros Estranhos Rumores | de Yara de Novaes | |
| 2013 | Contrações | de Grace Passô (Emma) | |
| 2015 | Mantenha Fora do Alcance do Bebê | de Eric Lenate | |
| 2017 | Love, Love, Love | de Eric Lanete | |
Awards and Nominations
Débora Falabella has won many awards for her acting. Here are some of them:
- Best Actress at the Premiere Brazil festival for Françoise (2001).
- Best Actress in a short film festival (Golden Kikito) for Françoise (2001).
- Best Actress in a Short Film at the Candango Trophy awards for Françoise (2001).
- Newcomer of the Year award for O Clone (2001).
- Best Actress at the Candango Trophy awards for Dois Perdidos numa Noite Suja (2002).
- Best Actress in the Cinema Brazil Grand Prize for Dois Perdidos numa Noite Suja (2002).
- Best Actress in Prêmio ACIE de Cinema for Dois Perdidos numa Noite Suja (2004).
She has also been nominated for many other awards, including:
- Best romantic couple for Agora São Elas (2003).
- Best Actress Award Contigo for Senhora Do Destino (2004).
- Best Actress Award Contigo for Duas Caras (2007).
- Best romantic couple Contigo Award for Duas Caras (2007).
- Favorite actress for Avenida Brasil at Meus Prêmios Nick (2012).
- Best actress in a telenovela for Avenida Brasil at the Best of the Year Award (TV Globo) (2013).
- Outstanding Lead Actress for Avenida Brasil at the TV Contigo Award (2013).
Images for kids
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Débora Falabella in 2024
See also
In Spanish: Débora Falabella para niños
