Maria da Penha

Acting

80 years oldFortaleza, 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.

Personal Details

Born

February 1, 1945

Gender

Female

Place of Birth

Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil

Known For

Acting

Also Known As

Maria da Penha Maia Fernandes

Official Website

Movies (3)

Women in Resistance

as Herself

2019

10.0

Mexeu com uma, mexeu com todas

as Herself

2017

Maria da Penha: Um Caso de Litígio Internacional

as Self

2012