Marlene França

Biography

Marlene França was a Brazilian actress and filmmaker who began her career at 13, selling sweets in a market that led to her debut in the film "Rosa dos Ventos." She gained recognition with roles in "Jeca Tatu" (1959) alongside Mazzaropi and later appeared in films of the genre pornochanchada, working frequently with director Fauzi Mansur. Her work earned her prizes at festivals, including the Governor's Award for Best Actress.