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Paes in 2015
Born
Juliana Couto Paes

(1979-03-26) 26 March 1979 (age 46)
Rio Bonito, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Alma mater Higher School of Advertising and Marketing
Occupation Actress
Years active 2000–present
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Spouse(s)
Carlos Eduardo Baptista
(m. 2008)
Children 2

Juliana Couto Paes (born on March 26, 1979) is a Brazilian actress and former model. She became well-known in Brazil for her roles in TV shows called telenovelas and for her work as a model. She also performed in a local version of the musical The Producers, playing the character Ulla.

Juliana Paes's Acting Career

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Juliana as Maya Meetha, the main character of Caminho das Índias.

Juliana Paes is an actress and model who also has a university degree. She became famous for her acting in "soap operas" produced by Rede Globo, a big TV network in Brazil.

In 2006, she gained international attention. After this, she hired an agent, showing interest in acting in the United States.

Juliana has been the face of many advertising campaigns. For example, she worked with brands like Colorama and Hope. She has also represented the shoe brand Arezzo and the jewelry brand Vivara.

Her first main role in a TV show was as Maya Meetha in the Brazilian telenovela Caminho das Índias. This show won an Emmy award in 2009.

In 2010, Juliana Paes started hosting a TV program called "Por un fio" on GNT. After her first child was born, she returned to television in 2011. She made a special appearance in the TV show O Astro.

In 2012, she starred in an episode of the series As Brasileiras. She also played the main character in the TV show Gabriela. This show won an Emmy award in 2016.

In 2014, she took on a lead role in Meu Pedacinho de Chão. Later that year, she co-hosted a new version of the Golden Globe show on Canal Viva.

In 2016, she played the character Carolina in the telenovela Totalmente Demais. This show was nominated for an Emmy in 2017. In 2017, she worked with writer Glória Perez again. She played Fabiana Escobar, also known as Bibi Perigosa, in the telenovela A Força do Querer. This show was very popular and her character won many awards.

Juliana Paes's Personal Life

Juliana Paes was born in Rio Bonito, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She is the oldest of four children. Her parents are Regina Couto and Carlos Henrique Paes.

On September 9, 2008, she married businessman Carlos Eduardo Baptista. Their wedding was a big event.

Her first son was born on December 16, 2010, in Rio de Janeiro. In late 2012, Juliana announced she was expecting her second child. Her second son was born on July 21, 2013.

Juliana Paes is a big fan of football. In 2011, she shared that she supports the Vasco da Gama team.

Juliana Paes's Filmography

Television Roles

Year Title Role Notes
1998 Malhação Featured
2000 Laços de Família Ritinha
2001 Brava Gente Rosinha
O Clone Karla
2002 Sítio do Picapau Amarelo Jurema
2003 A Casa das Sete Mulheres Princess Teiniaguá TV miniseries
Celebridade Jacqueline Joy
Os Normais Marialva
2005 América Creusa
Levando a Vida Grace
2006 Pé na Jaca Gui (Guinevere Ataliba dos Santos)
2007 Toma Lá, Dá Cá Suellen
Dicas de um Sedutor Vera Lúcia
2008 Duas Caras Herself 1 episode
A Favorita Maíra Carvalho
2009 Caminho das Índias Maya Meetha Lead role
2011 O Astro Nina
2012 Gabriela Gabriela Lead role
As Brasileiras Janaína Episode: "A Justiceira de Olinda"
2014 Meu Pedacinho de Chão Catarina Lead role
2015 Totalmente Demais Carolina Lead role
2017 Dois Irmãos Zana 2 episodes
A Força do Querer Fabiana Duarte Feitosa (Bibi) Lead role
2019 A Dona do Pedaço Maria da Paz Sobral Ramirez Lead role
2022 Pantanal Maria Marruá Guest star
2024 Renascer Jacutinga de Arrabal Guest star
Pedaço de Mim Liana Lead role

Movie Roles

  • 2021 – Amor Sem Medida - Ivana
  • 2013 – Casa da Mãe Joana 2 – Dolores Sol
  • 2010 – Bed & Breakfast – Ana
  • 2008 – Kung Fu Panda – Master Tigress (Brazilian voice dubbing)
  • 2007 – Casa da Mãe Joana – Dolores Sol
  • 2006 – Seus problemas acabaram – special guest
  • 2005 – Mais uma vez amor – Lia

Awards and Nominations

Juliana Paes has won several awards for her acting.

Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival

Year Category Nominated Result Ref.
2015 Best Actress The Farewell Won

Gramado Film Festival

Year Category Nominated Result Ref.
2014 Best Actress The Farewell Won

Paulista Association of Art Critics

Year Category Nominated Result Ref.
2017 Best Actress A Força do Querer Won

Prêmio Contigo! de TV

Year Category Nominated Result Ref.
2006 Best Supporting Actress América (Brazilian TV series) Nominated
2010 Best Actress Caminho das Índias Nominated
2017 Best Actress A Força do Querer Won

Prêmio Extra de Televisão

Year Category Nominated Result Ref.
2009 Best Actress Caminho das Índias Nominated
2014 Best Actress Meu Pedacinho de Chão Nominated
2017 Best Actress A Força do Querer Won

Prêmio Quem de Televisão

Year Category Nominated Result Ref.
2012 Best Actress Gabriela (2012 TV series) Nominated
2014 Best Actress Meu Pedacinho de Chão Nominated

Internet Trophy

Year Category Nominated Result Ref.
2010 Best Actress Caminho das Índias Won
2018 Best Actress A Força do Querer Won

Troféu Imprensa

Year Category Nominated Result Ref.
2010 Best Actress Caminho das Índias Nominated
2018 Best Actress A Força do Querer Won

Melhores do Ano

Year Category Nominated Result Ref.
2009 Best Actress Caminho das Índias Nominated
2017 Best Actress A Força do Querer Nominated
2019 Best Actress A Dona do Pedaço Won

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards

Year Category Nominated Result Ref.
2007 Cat of the Year Caminho das Índias Won

Quality Award Brazil

Year Category Nominated Result Ref.
2007 Best Actress in Theater - Musical The Producers Nominated
2009 Best Actress Caminho das Índias Won

ISTOÉ Trophy - Brazilians of the Year

Year Category Nominated Result Ref.
2009 Best Actress Caminho das Índias Won
2017 Best Actress A Força do Querer Won

Brazilian Society of Aesthetic Dentistry

Year Category Nominated Result Ref.
2016 Smile of the Year HERSELF Won

See also

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