Tânia Maria
Biography
Tânia Maria, born January 19, 1947, is a Brazilian actress and artisan who made her film debut at 72 in Kleber Mendonça Filho's Bacurau. Despite being largely self-taught in the arts, she went on to appear in the 2025 film The Secret Agent. A skilled craftswoman, Maria is known for her work as a seamstress and artisan, including making bathroom rugs from recycled materials. Her artistic pursuits began at an unlikely age.