Zezé Motta
b. 1944 · Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Maria José Motta de Oliveira OMC (Campos dos Goytacazes, June 27, 1944), better known as Zezé Motta, is a Brazilian actress and singer, considered one of the greatest artists in the country, an exponent of Afro-Brazilian culture. Zezé has already won numerous awards, including a Candango Trophy at the Brasília Festival, and an Air France Award, in addition to receiving nominations for three Grande Otelo awards and a Guarani Award. In 2019, she received an Honorary Grand Othello.
Born 27 Jun 1944
Acted in 19
A Nobreza do Amor
2026
Maria Amélia (Dona Menina)
The Son of a Thousand Men
2025
Narrator
Dois em Cena: Encontro de Gerações
2023
The End
2023
Dona Neusa
Novo Mundo
2020
The Slave Mother
2016
Tia Joaquina
3%
2016
Nair
O Canto da Sereia
2013
Tia Celeste
Gonzaga: De Pai pra Filho
2013
Priscila
Cinquentinha
2009
Janaína
Sunshine
2007
Odete
Kinshasa Palace
2006
