Member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1986

She's the fifth of seven children.

Her father died when she was 8. Her mother is Maria José ("Zezé").

Measurements: 34 1/2-24-36 1/2 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)

Was involved for some years with Robert Redford.

Aunt of City of God's actress Alice Braga.

Debut on stage in "Hair" in the end of the 1960's. First success on TV was in "Vila Sésamo", the Brazilian version for "Sesamo Street" (1972). Had first international success on big screen in 'Dona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos (1976)' (Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands).

Aunt of director Daniela Braga.

She had to lose more than 10 kilogrammes to star in the movie "Tieta do Agreste".

Sister of actress Ana Maria Braga, plastic artist Hélio Braga, actor Júlio Braga and Maria Braga.