Known for movies
Insensato Coração (2011)
as Norma Pimentel
Flores Raras (2013)
as Lota de Macedo Soares
Se Eu Fosse Você 2 (2009)
as Helena
É Proibido Fumar (2009)
as Baby
Short Info
| Spouse | Orlando Morais, Fábio Jr. |
| Fact | Glória was 7 years old when she made her TV debut in the soap "A pequena órfã". |
Glória Pires is a Brazilian actress. She was born on July 23, 1963, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Maria do Carmo and Antonio Carlos Pires. She has four siblings: Antonio Carlos Pires Filho, Maria do Carmo Pires, Paulo César Pires, and Pedro Pires. She attended the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, where she studied acting.
Somos parte deste complexo, incrível e delicado ecossistema, não apenas espectadores! #DiaDaTerra
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— Gloria Pires (@gloriapires) April 22, 2021
Pires began her career in 1981, appearing in the television series “Escalada”. She has since appeared in numerous television series and films, including “O Clone”, “Babilônia”, and “Velho Chico”. She has won several awards for her work, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film for her role in “Babilônia”.
Pires has been married twice. Her first husband was actor Fábio Junior, with whom she has two sons: Vinícius and Pietro. Her second husband is actor Rodrigo Santoro, with whom she has one daughter: Clara.
Pires has a net worth of $5 million.
General Info
| Full Name | Glória Pires |
| Height | 1.6 m |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
Family
| Spouse | Orlando Morais, Fábio Jr. |
| Children | Cléo Pires, Antonia Morais, Ana Morais, Bento Morais |
| Parents | Antônio Carlos Pires, Elza Pires |
| Siblings | Linda Pires |
Accomplishments
| Awards | Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro for Best Actress |
| Movies | Reaching for the Moon, Nise: The Heart of Madness, Linda de Morrer, If I Were You, O Quatrilho, Lula, Son of Brazil, If I Were You 2, Se Eu Fosse Você 3, Irmã Dulce, Pequeno Dicionário Amoroso 2, Besame Mucho, India, Daughter of the Sun, Memories of Prison, Little Book of Love, The Inheritance, P... |
| TV Shows | Mulheres de Areia, Insensato Coração, Anjo Mau, Vale Tudo, Dancin' Days, O Rei do Gado, Belíssima, Paraíso Tropical, Babilônia, Suave Veneno, Guerra dos Sexos, Direito de Amar, Desejos de Mulher, Selva de Pedra, O Dono do Mundo, Mico Preto, As Brasileiras, Louco Amor, Água Viva, Partido Alto |
Social profile links
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | She played the twin sisters Ruth and Raquel in the soap opera "Mulheres de Areia" (Sand Women) in 1993. |
| 2 | Her daughter Cleo Pires posed for the Brazilian Playboy magazine in 2010. She was in the August cover. |
| 3 | As a child, after being refused by director Daniel Filho, she almost gave her career up. He had told her she had much talent, but wasn't beautiful enough for that part. Years later, she was convinced by her father, actor Antônio Carlos, to test for the soap "Dancin' Days" (1978). This time she got the part of the teen Marisa, daughter of Sonia Braga's character. The soap was a blockbuster and Glória won an important award for most promising actress of the year. |
| 4 | Her character Maria de Fátima of "Vale Tudo" (1988) is considered one of the most unforgettable villains of Brazilian TV. She was just 25 then and shared the "Troféu Imprensa" award with the big dame of Brazilian theatre Beatriz Segall, another great villain of this soap. |
| 5 | Has a sister named Linda Pires. |
| 6 | The headquarters of the Elza Pires Social Institute (Projecto Casazul - Blue House Project) is in Glória Pires old house where she lived with her parents and sister. |
| 7 | In 1995, with the movie "O Quatrilho", Glória won APCA Award and Viña Del Mar Cinema Festival Award for best actress. |
| 8 | In 1994 she won APCA (São Paulo Art Critics Association) Award for best TV actress for her role in "Memorial de Maria Moura". |
| 9 | Won Press Award in 1993 for best actress of the year for her role as twins in the soap "Mulheres de Areia". |
| 10 | In 1978 Glória won APCA (São Paulo Art Critics Association) Award for revelation actress. |
| 11 | Between 1998 and 1999 Glória and her family lived in Los Angeles to have some privacy. |
| 12 | In 1974 she worked in several comedy programs like "Faça humor e não faça a guerra" (Make humor and don't do the war) where she worked with her father, Antônio Carlos. |
| 13 | Glória was 7 years old when she made her TV debut in the soap "A pequena órfã". |
| 14 | In 1978, Glória won the Associação Paulista de Críticos de Arte Award (Art Critics Associacion of São Paulo) for revelation actress for her role in the soap "Dancing Days". |
| 15 | Mother of three girls: Cleo Pires (with Fábio Jr.), Antonia Morais, born on August 7th 1992, and Ana, born on July 10th 2000 (with Orlando Morais). |
| 16 | She is a rare example of a prodigy actress as a child who became a great actress after growing up. Considered the best Brazilian actress of her generation. |
| 17 | She has a son, with Orlando Morais, named Bento. Bento was born on 4 October 2004 and he is the first boy after 3 girls. |
| 18 | Mother of actress Cleo Pires born on October 2th 1982 in Rio de Janeiro. |
| 19 | Despite having done a lot of "novelas" (TV series) and a good amount of movies, she has never worked on stage, doing a play. |
| 20 | Daughter of Antônio Carlos and Elza Pires. |
Pictures
Movies
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Segredos de Justiça | 2016 | TV Series | Andréa Pachá |
| Nise: O Coração da Loucura | 2015 | Nise da Silveira | |
| Pequeno Dicionário Amoroso 2 | 2015 | Bel | |
| Linda de Morrer | 2015 | Paula Lins (as Gloria Pires) | |
| Babilônia | 2015 | TV Series | Beatriz |
| Irmã Dulce | 2014 | Mãe de Dulce | |
| Paraíso Tropical | 2007-2013 | TV Series | Lúcia |
| Flores Raras | 2013 | Lota de Macedo Soares | |
| Guerra dos Sexos | 2012 | TV Series | Roberta Leone (as Gloria Pires) |
| As Brasileiras | 2012 | TV Series | Ângela Cristina |
| Insensato Coração | 2011 | TV Series | Norma Pimentel |
| É Proibido Fumar | 2009 | Baby (as Gloria Pires) | |
| Lula, o Filho do Brasil | 2009 | Dona Lindu | |
| Se Eu Fosse Você 2 | 2009 | Helena (as Gloria Pires) | |
| Primo Basílio | 2007 | Juliana | |
| Belíssima | 2005-2006 | TV Series | Júlia Assunpção / Júlia |
| Se Eu Fosse Você | 2006 | Helena | |
| Desejos de Mulher | 2002 | TV Series | Júlia Moreno |
| A Partilha | 2001 | Selma | |
| Suave Veneno | 1999 | TV Series | Inês / Lavínia |
| Anjo Mau | 1997 | TV Series | Nice Noronha |
| O Guarani | 1997 | Isabel | |
| Little Book of Love | 1997 | Bel | |
| O Rei do Gado | 1996 | TV Series | Rafaela Berdinazi / Marieta |
| O Quatrilho | 1995 | Pierina | |
| Memorial de Maria Moura | 1994 | TV Mini-Series | Maria Moura |
| Mulheres de Areia | 1993 | TV Series | Ruth Araújo / Raquel Araújo |
| O Dono do Mundo | 1991 | TV Series | Estela Maciel |
| Mico Preto | 1990 | TV Series | Sarita |
| The Long Haul | 1988 | Sandra | |
| Vale Tudo | 1988 | TV Series | Maria de Fátima Accioly |
| Besame Mucho | 1987 | ||
| Direito de Amar | 1987 | TV Series | Rosália Medeiros |
| O Tempo e o Vento | 1985 | TV Mini-Series | Ana Terra |
| Partido Alto | 1984 | TV Series | Celina |
| Memórias do Cárcere | 1984 | Heloísa (Graciliano's Wife) | |
| Louco Amor | 1983 | TV Series | Cláudia |
| India, Daughter of the Sun | 1982 | Put Koi | |
| As Três Marias | 1980 | TV Series | Maria José |
| Água Viva | 1980 | TV Series | Sandra |
| Cabocla | 1979 | TV Series | Zuca |
| Dancin' Days | 1978 | TV Series | Marisa |
| Duas Vidas | 1976 | TV Series | Letícia |
| O Semideus | 1973 | TV Series | Ione |
| Satiricom | 1973 | TV Series 1973 | |
| Chico City | 1973 | TV Series 1973 | |
| Selva de Pedra | 1972 | TV Series | Glorinha |
| Sombra de Suspeita | 1972 | TV Movie | |
| Faça Humor, Não Faça Guerra | 1970 | TV Series 1970 | |
| A Muralha | 1968 | TV Series | |
| A Pequena Órfã | 1968 | TV Series |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| É Proibido Fumar | 2009 | musician - as Gloria Pires |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| É Proibido Fumar | 2009 | performer: "Tatuagem" |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mundo VIP | 1996-1997 | TV Series | Herself |
| Na Cama Com... | 1993 | TV Series | Herself (1993) |
| Roberto Carlos Especial | 1986 | TV Series | Herself |
| Ensaios: O Corpo Feminino | 2016 | TV Series | Herself |
| Fantástico | 2013-2014 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| Bela Cozinha | 2014 | TV Series | Herself |
| Domingão do Faustão | 2005-2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| Programa do Jô | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| Estrelas | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| Esquenta! | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| vem_aí | 2013 | TV Special | Herself - Audience (uncredited) |
| Na Moral | 2012 | TV Series | Herself |
| Eu Eu Eu José Lewgoy | 2011 | Documentary | Herself |
| Superbonita | 2000 | TV Series | Herself (2012) |
| Globos de Ouro 1997 | 1998 | TV Movie | Herself |
Awards
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Honorary Award | Extra Television Awards, Brazil | ||
| 2015 | Special Award | Prêmio Contigo, Brazil | ||
| 2015 | Best Actress Award | Tokyo International Film Festival | Nise: O Coração da Loucura (2015) | |
| 2014 | Cinema Brazil Grand Prize | Cinema Brazil Grand Prize | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | Flores Raras (2013) |
| 2012 | APCA Trophy | São Paulo Association of Art Critics Awards | Television: Best Actress (Televisão: Melhor Atriz) | Insensato Coração (2011) |
| 2011 | ACIE Award | ACIE Awards, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | Lula, o Filho do Brasil (2009) |
| 2011 | Cinema Brazil Grand Prize | Cinema Brazil Grand Prize | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | Lula, o Filho do Brasil (2009) |
| 2011 | Andorinha Trophy | Cineport - Portuguese Film Festival | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | Lula, o Filho do Brasil (2009) |
| 2011 | Prêmio Qualidade | Prêmio Qualidade, Brazil | Television: Best Actress (Televisão: Melhor Atriz) | Insensato Coração (2011) |
| 2010 | Jury Award | Prêmio Contigo Cinema, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | É Proibido Fumar (2009) |
| 2010 | Audience Award | Prêmio Contigo Cinema, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | É Proibido Fumar (2009) |
| 2010 | Critics Award | SESC Film Festival, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | É Proibido Fumar (2009) |
| 2010 | Audience Award | SESC Film Festival, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | É Proibido Fumar (2009) |
| 2010 | APCA Trophy | São Paulo Association of Art Critics Awards | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | É Proibido Fumar (2009) |
| 2009 | Candango Trophy | Brazilia Festival of Brazilian Cinema | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | É Proibido Fumar (2009) |
| 2008 | Audience Award | Prêmio Contigo Cinema, Brazil | Best Supporting Actress (Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante) | Primo Basílio (2007) |
| 2007 | Audience Award | Prêmio Contigo Cinema, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | Se Eu Fosse Você (2006) |
| 2007 | Prêmio Qualidade | Prêmio Qualidade, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | Primo Basílio (2007) |
| 1997 | Contigo | Prêmio Contigo, Brazil | Best Villain - Female (Melhor Vilã) | O Rei do Gado (1996) |
| 1996 | APCA Trophy | São Paulo Association of Art Critics Awards | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | O Quatrilho (1995) |
| 1995 | Best Actress | Havana Film Festival | O Quatrilho (1995) | |
| 1994 | APCA Trophy | São Paulo Association of Art Critics Awards | Television: Best Actress (Televisão: Melhor Atriz) | Mulheres de Areia (1993) |
| 1994 | Troféu Imprensa | Troféu Imprensa, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | Mulheres de Areia (1993) |
| 1992 | APCA Trophy | São Paulo Association of Art Critics Awards | Television: Best Actress (Televisão: Melhor Atriz) | O Dono do Mundo (1991) |
| 1989 | APCA Trophy | São Paulo Association of Art Critics Awards | Television: Best Actress (Televisão: Melhor Atriz) | Vale Tudo (1988) |
| 1979 | APCA Trophy | São Paulo Association of Art Critics Awards | Television: Most Promising Actress (Televisão: Melhor Atriz Revelação) | Dancin' Days (1978) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Cinema Brazil Grand Prize | Cinema Brazil Grand Prize | Best Supporting Actress (Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante) | Irmã Dulce (2014) |
| 2015 | Extra Award | Extra Television Awards, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | Babilônia (2015) |
| 2012 | Contigo | Prêmio Contigo, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | Insensato Coração (2011) |
| 2012 | Troféu Imprensa | Troféu Imprensa, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | Insensato Coração (2011) |
| 2011 | Extra Award | Extra Television Awards, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | Insensato Coração (2011) |
| 2010 | ACIE Award | ACIE Awards, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | É Proibido Fumar (2009) |
| 2010 | Cinema Brazil Grand Prize | Cinema Brazil Grand Prize | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | Se Eu Fosse Você 2 (2009) |
| 2010 | Cinema Brazil Grand Prize | Cinema Brazil Grand Prize | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | É Proibido Fumar (2009) |
| 2009 | Jury Award | Prêmio Contigo Cinema, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | Se Eu Fosse Você 2 (2009) |
| 2008 | ACIE Award | ACIE Awards, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | Primo Basílio (2007) |
| 2008 | Jury Award | Prêmio Contigo Cinema, Brazil | Best Supporting Actress (Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante) | Primo Basílio (2007) |
| 2008 | Troféu Imprensa | Troféu Imprensa, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | Paraíso Tropical (2007) |
| 2007 | Cinema Brazil Grand Prize | Cinema Brazil Grand Prize | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | Se Eu Fosse Você (2006) |
| 2007 | Jury Award | Prêmio Contigo Cinema, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | Se Eu Fosse Você (2006) |
| 2007 | Troféu Imprensa | Troféu Imprensa, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | Belíssima (2005) |
| 2006 | Contigo | Prêmio Contigo, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | Belíssima (2005) |
| 2006 | Prêmio Qualidade | Prêmio Qualidade, Brazil | Television: Best Actress (Televisão: Melhor Atriz) | Belíssima (2005) |
| 2006 | Prêmio Qualidade | Prêmio Qualidade, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | Se Eu Fosse Você (2006) |
| 2003 | Contigo | Prêmio Contigo, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | Desejos de Mulher (2002) |
| 2002 | Cinema Brazil Grand Prize | Cinema Brazil Grand Prize | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | A Partilha (2001) |
| 1998 | Troféu Imprensa | Troféu Imprensa, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | Anjo Mau (1997) |
| 1997 | Troféu Imprensa | Troféu Imprensa, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | O Rei do Gado (1996) |
| 1995 | Troféu Imprensa | Troféu Imprensa, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | Memorial de Maria Moura (1994) |
| 1992 | Troféu Imprensa | Troféu Imprensa, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | O Dono do Mundo (1991) |
| 1989 | Troféu Imprensa | Troféu Imprensa, Brazil | Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) | Vale Tudo (1988) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
