Débora Falabella facts for kids
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Débora Falabella
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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
(m. 2022) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Cynthia Falabella (sister) |
Débora Lima Falabella (born February 22, 1979) is a famous Brazilian actress. She is well-known for her work in television shows, movies, and plays.
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A Star from a Young Age
Débora was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Her father, Rogério Falabella, was an actor, and her mother, Maria Olympia, was a singer. Growing up in a creative family, Débora became interested in acting at a young age.
She started acting in plays as a child. When she was just fifteen, she got her first professional role in a play called Flicts, written by the famous author Ziraldo.
As a teenager, she was one of the main characters in the popular TV show Chiquititas. The show was filmed in Argentina, so she lived there for a while to work on it.
Career Highlights
Starting on a Major Network
After high school, Débora started college to study advertising. However, she soon received better acting offers and decided to focus on her acting career. She successfully auditioned for Brazil's most famous TV network, Rede Globo. In 1998, she joined the cast of the teen series Malhação.
In 2001, Débora starred in the TV show Um Anjo Caiu do Céu. Her performance was so impressive that she was asked to join the cast of the hit show O Clone. She received an award for Best Actress for her role in this show.
Success in Movies
Débora also became a star in Brazilian movies. She won Best Actress awards for her role in the film Françoise. For the 2002 movie Dois Perdidos numa Noite Suja, she won more awards for her acting.
She also appeared in other popular films, including:
- Lisbela e o Prisioneiro (2003)
- Cazuza (2004)
- A Dona da História (2004), where she starred with actor Rodrigo Santoro.
Major Television Roles
Débora continued to take on important roles in television. In the miniseries JK, she played Sarah Kubitschek, the wife of former Brazilian president Juscelino Kubitschek. In 2006, she had the lead role in the Emmy-nominated show Sinhá Moça.
In 2011, she starred in the Emmy-winning series The Invisible Woman. The next year, she played the main character, Nina, in the hugely successful TV show Avenida Brasil. This role earned her many nominations for Best Actress. In 2014, she played Ray, the girlfriend of a dangerous criminal, in the series Dupla Identidade.
Personal Life
Débora Falabella has a sister, Cynthia Falabella, who is also an actress. In 2005, Débora married Eduardo Hipolitho, and they have a daughter named Nina. The couple separated in 2010.
Filmography
Here is a list of some of Débora Falabella's most well-known roles in television, movies, and theater.
Television
| Television | |||
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| Year | Title | Role | |
| 1998 | Malhação | Antônia | |
| 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 | |
| 2004 | Um Só Coração | Rachel Rosenberg | |
| Senhora do Destino | Duda | ||
| 2006 | JK | Sarah Lemos Kubitschek | |
| Sinhá Moça | Sinhá Moça | ||
| 2007 | Duas Caras | Julia de Queiroz Barreto | |
| 2010 | Escrito nas Estrelas | Beatriz Cristina Tavares de Miranda | |
| 2011 | A Mulher Invisível | Clarisse | |
| 2012 | Avenida Brasil | Nina García Hernández | |
| 2014 | Dupla Identidade | Ray | |
| 2017 | A Força do Querer | Irene Steiner / Solange Lima | |
| 2019-2021 | Aruanas | Natalie Lima Melo | |
| 2023 | Terra e Paixão | Lucinda do Carmo Amorim | |
Feature Films
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | |
| 2001 | Françoise | Françoise | |
| 2002 | Dois Perdidos numa Noite Suja | Paco / Rita | |
| 2003 | Lisbela e o Prisioneiro | Lisbela | |
| 2004 | Cazuza - O Tempo Não Pára | Denise Dumont "Dani" | |
| 2007 | Primo Basílio | Luísa | |
| 2011 | Meu País | Manuela | |
| 2016 | O Filho Eterno | Cláudia | |
| 2018 | O Beijo no Asfalto | Selminha | |
| 2021 | Depois a Louca Sou Eu | Dani Teixeira | |
| 2025 | Chico Bento e a Goiabeira Maraviósa | Teacher Marocas | |
Theater
| Theater | ||
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| Year | Work | Writer |
| 1995 | Flicts | Ziraldo |
| 2004 | Noites Brancas | Yara de Novaes |
| 2006 | A Serpente | Yara de Novaes |
| 2007 | O Continente Negro | Aderbal Freire Filho |
| 2010 | O Amor e Outros Estranhos Rumores | Yara de Novaes |
| 2013 | Contrações | Grace Passô |
| 2015 | Mantenha Fora do Alcance do Bebê | Eric Lenate |
| 2017 | Love, Love, Love | Eric Lanete |
Awards and Nominations
Débora Falabella has won many awards and has been nominated for many more. Here are a few of them:
- Best Actress for the short film Françoise (2001)
- Newcomer of the Year for the TV show O Clone (2001)
- Best Actress for the movie Dois Perdidos numa Noite Suja (2002)
- Nominated for Best Actress for Avenida Brasil (2013)
See also
In Spanish: Débora Falabella para niños
