In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal
family name is
Couto and the second or paternal family name is
Paes.
Quick facts for kids
Juliana Paes
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Paes in 2015
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Born |
Juliana Couto Paes
(1979-03-26) 26 March 1979 (age 45)
Rio Bonito, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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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)
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Children |
2 |
Juliana Couto Paes (born 26 March 1979) is a Brazilian actress and former model. She became nationally known in telenovelas and modelling. She also starred a local version of the musical The Producers, as Ulla.
Career
Juliana as Maya Meetha, the protagonist of
Caminho das Índias.
An actress, model and with a university degree, Paes became nationally known for her performances in "soap operas" of Rede Globo and for her looks.
She then hired an agent, showing interest in starting an acting career in the US.
Paes starred in many commercial campaigns, such as Colorama's and Hope's. Currently, she is the face of Arezzo for the second time and replaces the top model Gisele Bündchen as the star of the campaign for the jewelry brand Vivara.
Her debut as protagonist was the character Maya Meetha in the Brazilian telenovela Caminho das Índias
In 2009, she entered the select group of protagonists of the novel of the eight of Rede Globo when interpreting Maya, in Caminho das Índias, novel of Glória Perez winner of Emmy 2009. The actress starred in several advertising campaigns including Colorama and Hope. It was the advertising girl of the brand Arezzo and the jewelry brand Vivara. It was considered by Revista Época one of the 100 most influential Brazilians of the year 2009. On September 24, 2010, Juliana Paes debuted the program Por un fio at GNT. After the birth of her first child, Juliana returned to television in September 2011 in a guest appearance on the remake of the novel O Astro (2011 TV series).
In 2012, she starred in the episode "The Justice of Olinda" in the series As Brasileiras by Daniel Filho, playing Janaína, as well as the protagonist of the remake of Gabriela (2012 TV series), written by Walcyr Carrasco winner of Emmy 2016, under Roberto Talma and Mauro Mendonça Filho winner of Emmy 2011. In 2014, before even ending maternity leave, he accepted the invitation of director Luiz Fernando Carvalho Emmy nominated (2005,2014,2016), to star in the reboot of Meu Pedacinho de Chão, by author Benedito Ruy Barbosa Emmy nominated (2006,2017). Still in 2014, presents next to Márcio Garcia new version of the Golden Globe on Canal Viva. In 2016 she played the Carolina villain, in the telenovela Totalmente Demais Emmy nominated 2017, where she lived a loving square, alongside Marina Ruy Barbosa, Fábio Assunção Emmy nominated 2011 and Felipe Simas. In the year of 2017 it resumes its partnership with Glória Perez when living Fabiana Escobar known as Bibi Perigosa, in the telenovela A Força do Querer of Rede Globo. The plot has reached high ratings, and its character has become very popular, winning many awards from the critics.
Personal life
Paes was born Rio Bonito, Rio de Janeiro. She is the oldest child of Regina Couto and Carlos Henrique Paes. She has three siblings.
On September 9, 2008, she married in total communion of assets with businessman Carlos Eduardo Baptista, at Itanhangá Golf Club, being considered the "bride of the year."
On December 16, 2010, her first son was born in the city of Rio de Janeiro. At the end of 2012, Paes announced her second pregnancy. On July 21, 2013, the couple's second child was born in the maternity ward of Barra da Tijuca.
Paes is a big football fan, and in 2011 she publicly stated that she was a Vasco da Gama fan.
Filmography
Television
Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
1998 |
Malhação |
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Featured |
2000 |
Laços de Família |
Ritinha |
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2001 |
Brava Gente |
Rosinha |
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O Clone |
Karla |
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2002 |
Sítio do Picapau Amarelo |
Jurema |
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2003 |
A Casa das Sete Mulheres |
Princess Teiniaguá |
TV miniseries |
Celebridade |
Jacqueline Joy |
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Os Normais |
Marialva |
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2005 |
América |
Creusa |
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Levando a Vida |
Grace |
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2006 |
Pé na Jaca |
Gui (Guinevere Ataliba dos Santos) |
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2007 |
Toma Lá, Dá Cá |
Suellen |
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Dicas de um Sedutor |
Vera Lúcia |
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2008 |
Duas Caras |
Herself |
1 episode |
A Favorita |
Maíra Carvalho |
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2009 |
Caminho das Índias |
Maya Meetha |
Lead role |
2011 |
O Astro |
Nina |
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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 |
2024 |
Pedaço de Mim |
Liana |
Lead role |
Cinema
- 2021 – Amor Sem Medida - Ivana
- 2013 – Casa da Mãe Joana 2 – Dolores Sol
- 2010 – Bed & Breakfast – Ana
- 2008 – Kung Fu Panda – Master Tigress (Brazilian dubbing)
- 2007 – Casa da Mãe Joana – Dolores Sol
- 2006 – Seus problemas acabaram – special guest
- 2005 – Mais uma vez amor – Lia
Awards and nominations
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 |
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 |
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 |
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See also
In Spanish: Juliana Paes para niños