
Arlete Salles
Biography
Arlete Sales Lopes (Paudalho, June 17, 1938) is a Brazilian actress. Well-known for being one of the pioneers of Brazilian television drama, she began her prolific career in the 1950s, becoming, over the years, a celebrated figure in her profession. Salles has won numerous awards, most notably a Grande Otelo Award, an APCA Award, and two Prêmio Qualidade Brasil Awards, in addition to being honored with the prestigious Troféu Mário Lago for her artistic contribution.
Movie Appearances

O Grande Gozador
1972

Aunt Virginia
as Vanda
2023
A Ilha do Terrível Rapaterra
as Dona Tude
2006

Urban Snap-Shots
as Lise Delamare
2008

O Sexo das Bonecas
as Gracinha
1976

Dona Lurdes: O Filme
as Zuleide
2024

Boys In Kichute
as Dona Leonor
2010

Till Luck Do Us Part 2
as Estela
2013

Minha Irmã e Eu
as Dona Márcia
2023

Golden Oldies
as Cantora Lírica
2008

A Extorsão
1975

Until Sbornia Do Us Part
as Alba (voice)
2013

Crô em Família
as Marinalva
2018

Irma Vap: O Retorno
as Vanda
2006

Terra Sem Deus
1963

O Crime da Cabra
as Leontina
2015

Gilda, Lúcia and The Goat
as Olga
2020

Amigas de Sorte
as Nina
2021

Hairspray Brazil
as Velma Von Tussie
2009

Feminine Speeches 25'
as Self / Various Characters
2025
TV Appearances

Sabor da Paixão
as Zenilda Paixão
2002

Dance with Me
as Dolores Moreira
1981

Amor com Amor Se Paga
as Silvia
1984

Looks & Essence
as Vilma Moreira Prado
2011

Cavalo de Aço
as Lenita
1973

O Homem Que Deve Morrer
as Lia
1971

Ambitious Women
as Consuelo Pimenta
2015

Mad Love
as Isadora (Isa)
1983

Os Normais
as Nanci
2001

Dona Beija
as Genoveva Felizardo
1986

Sai de Baixo
1996

Sai de Baixo
as Raimunda
1996