Maria da Penha

Maria da Penha

Known for

Acting

Born

February 1, 1945 (age 81)

Birthplace

Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil

Biography

Maria da Penha Maia Fernandes is a Brazilian women's rights activist and pharmacist who fought for her attacker to be convicted. Maria da Penha has three daughters and is now a leader of movements defending women's rights in Brazil.

Best known work

Mexeu com uma, mexeu com todas
Mexeu com uma, mexeu com todas
2017
Maria da Penha: Um Caso de Litígio Internacional
Maria da Penha: Um Caso de Litígio Internacional
2012
Women in Resistance
Women in Resistance
2019

Filmography

  1. 2019

    Women in Resistance

    as Herself

  2. 2017

    Mexeu com uma, mexeu com todas

    as Herself

  3. 2012

    Maria da Penha: Um Caso de Litígio Internacional

    as Self

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