Zezeh Barbosa
Biography
Maria José Barbosa e Silva (Osasco, March 19, 1963), better known as Zezeh Barbosa, is a Brazilian actress. A graduate of the renowned School of Dramatic Arts at USP, she gained notoriety for her work in a variety of entertainment fields, especially in soap operas. She has won several awards, including a Candango Trophy at the Brasília Festival and a Raça Negra Trophy, in addition to having received nominations for a Grande Otelo, a Guarani Award, a Quality Brazil Award and an ACIE Award.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Stolen Dreams
as Dona Jandira
2009
O Xadrez das Cores
as Cida
2004

An Unforgettable Year - Summer
as Dona Maria
2023

Uma Fada Veio Me Visitar
as Fadona
2023

Bendito Fruto
as Maria
2004

Paixão Perdida
as Matilde
1999

Três
2022

Chronically Unfeasible
2000

No One Loves Anyone For More Than Two Years
as Dona Dinha
2015

Billi Pig
as Miúda
2012

A Lista
as Dirce Maria
2025

Primo Basílio
as Joana
2007

Four for None
as Creusa
2005

The Tenants
as Terezinha
2009

Apaixonados: O Filme
as Dalva
2016

A Saga da Alma de um Poeta
2016

Villa Mauresque
1993

Life Is a Bitch
2018

Revolta dos Malês
as Dona Ludovina
2023

No Fim do Déjà Vu
as Dona Sandra
2025
TV Appearances

Aquele Beijo
as Condessa Deusa de Villiers
2011

Fuzue
as Gláucia Corneteira
2023

A Life to Die For
as Tetê
2021

Que História é Essa, Porchat?
as Self
2019

Segunda Dama
as Ditinha
2014

O Profeta
as Deolinda Cardoso (Dedê)
2006

Side by Side
as Tia Jurema
2012

Secrets of Sand
as Suzane
1993

I Love Paraisópolis
as Dália Oliveira da Silva
2015

Negócio da China
as Semiramís
2008

All the Flowers
as Dona Darcy Munhoz Carvalho
2022

A Revolta dos Malês
as Dona Ludovina
2019
