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.

Zezé Motta

Acting Born June 27, 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.

Known For

The Trapalhões

Rebel Rio

Dalva Alves (Dadá)

Albert, the Rockefeller

Zezé

The Next Victim

Maria de Fátima Noronha (Fátima)

3%

Nair

Port of Miracles

Mãe Ricardina

Ouro Verde

D. Nénem

Xica da Silva

Maria da Silva

Love Bites

Nadir

Power Play

Sônia Rangel Fraga Dantas

Kananga do Japão

Lulu Kelly

Little Missy

Virgínia, a Bá