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Dira Paes

Dira Paes

Actor, also producer, director and writer · Born June 30, 1969 (57) · Abaetetuba, Pará, Brazil

Ecleidira Maria Fonseca Paes (Abaetetuba, June 30, 1969), better known as Dira Paes, is a Brazilian actress and presenter. Known for her versatility, she has won several awards, including a notable twelve Grande Otelo nominations, winning as best actress in 2013, three Guarani Awards, two APCA Awards, two Brazil Quality Awards, an Extra Award, as well as three Kikitos from the Gramado and five Candangos from the Brasília Festival.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
June 30, 1969 (57)
From
Abaetetuba, Pará, Brazil
Works as
Actor, also producer, director and writer
Titles
11 on MovieCove · 83 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Up 10% in 30 days

What are Dira Paes' films like?

Across their 9 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
27%
Bonds
27%
Survival
18%
Power
12%
Morality
7%
Society
7%
Ideas
3%
Family bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeOppression2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themeMarriage2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 8 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 4 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 4 · Intense 3

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 3 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 2 of 4 analyzed roles.

Hero
2 of 4
Ally
1 of 4
Shapeshifter
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
7
Dread
2
Hopeful
3
Contemplative
2
Warm
2
Other
4

How their films linger

Thought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet3
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Dira Paes' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 3 of their 11 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Dira Paes' titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

83 credits, 11 with a MovieCove page; 8 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Lá na Minha Terra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 1 episode · as Rosenda

  • Histórias de Terror e Delicadeza (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Special Agents (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Onça

  • Three Graces (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 179 episodes · as Lígia Maria das Graças

  • Ary (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Pablo & Luisão (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 16 episodes · as Conceição

  • Show 60 Anos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Solineuza

  • Native Speeches 25' (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Manas(2024)

    as Aretha

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • A Cabana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Pasárgada(2024)

    Director · Producer · Writer · as Irene

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Mada e Bia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Narrator

  • Ó Paí, Ó 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Psilene

  • Encantado's (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Solineuza

  • Pipoca da Ivete (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Especial LED - Luz na Educação (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Reporter

  • Relatos do Front: A Outra Face do Cartão Postal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 4 episodes · as Narrator

  • Pureza (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Pureza

  • Pantanal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 167 episodes · as Filó (Filomena Aparecida)

  • Venice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Rita

  • We Are Five (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 10 episodes · as Alice

  • O Filme da Minha Vida (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Alvarina

  • Divine Love(2019)

    as Joana

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • The Incredible '90s (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 154 episodes · as Janaína Guerreiro

  • Encantados (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Cotinha

  • Clara Estrela(2017)

    as Narradora

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Lino(2017)

    as Janine (voice)

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Whirlpool (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Toninha

  • Mulheres no Poder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Associate Producer · as María Pilar

  • Old River (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 172 episodes · as Beatriz

  • Orphans of Eldorado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Florita

  • 26º Prêmio da Música Brasileira - Homenagem a Maria Bethânia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as ela mesma

  • Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Dona Flor e Seus 2 Maridos - O Filme (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Celeste

  • O Segredo dos Diamantes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Mãe de Ângelo

  • The Party (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 36 episodes · as Rosa Nolasco

  • Doomed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 10 episodes · as Celeste Cavalcanti

  • Os Amigos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Maju

  • Brave Woman(2012)

    Show 179 episodes · as Lucimar Ribeiro

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all shows

  • Along the Way (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Rosa

  • Hey, Did You Score? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Associate Producer · as Leila

  • Rat Fever (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Amiga de Zizo

  • Até a Vista (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Aneci

  • The Brazilians (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 22 episodes · as Cleonice Cunha

  • Southwest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Conceição

  • Looks & Essence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 185 episodes · as Celeste Souza Fonseca

  • We're Together (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Leonora

  • Ribeirinhos do Asfalto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Rosa

  • Matinta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Valquíria

  • The Buzz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 209 episodes · as Marta Moura

  • Chico e Amigos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • The Dead Girl's Feast (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Diana

  • Caminho das Índias(2009)

    Show 203 episodes · as Norma Almeida "Norminha"

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all shows

  • Esse Homem vai Morrer - Um Faroeste Caboclo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • O Afeto Que Se Encerra Em Nosso Peito Juvenil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Ó Paí, Ó: Look at This (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Psilene

  • A Grande Família: O Filme(2007)

    as Marina

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Bog of Beasts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Bela

  • Mulheres do Brasil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Júlia

  • Two Sons of Francisco(2005)

    as Helena Siqueira de Camargo

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Incuráveis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Celeste e Estrela (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Associate Producer · as Celeste Espírito Santo

  • My Uncle Killed a Guy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Cléia

  • A Diarista (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 119 episodes · as Solineuza

  • Noite de São João (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Pastores da Noite (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 4 episodes · as Raimunda

  • Lua Cambará - Nas Escadarias do Palácio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Lua Cambará

  • Mango Yellow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Kika

  • Louise's Wedding (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Associate Producer · as Luzia

  • Brava Gente (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Raimunda

  • Chronically Unfeasible (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Vida e Obra de Ramiro Miguez (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Força de um Desejo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 226 episodes · as Palmira

  • Chiquinha Gonzaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 38 episodes · as Vitalina

  • Castro Alves - Retrato Falado do Poeta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Anahy de las Misiones (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Luna

  • Corisco & Dadá(1996)

    as Dadá

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Irmãos Coragem (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 154 episodes · as Potira

  • Araponga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 143 episodes · as Nininha

  • Corpo em Delito (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Land (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Maria

  • The Dolphin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Corina

  • The Emerald Forest(1985)

    as Kachiri

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Seduction (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Maria Rita Martins

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 83 titles, 81 of them dated from 1985 to 2026; peak year 2006.

Biggest box office

The Emerald Forest (1985)

$24M worldwide

Highest rated

Manas (2024)

Midcredits 98th

Most popular right now

Brave Woman (2012)

Film career

19852026

Peak 2006 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 2 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting83 of 83: 78 only acting, 5 with another role · typical Midcredits score50thDirecting1 of 83: 0 only directing, 1 with another roleWriting1 of 83: 0 only writing, 1 with another roleProducing5 of 83: 0 only producing, 5 with another role

83 titles, 5 with more than one role — acting and producing overlap on 5 of them.

By decade

1980s3 · acting1990s8 · acting2000s22 · 22 acting · 2 crew2010s27 · 27 acting · 2 crew2020s21 · 21 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 4th · top billed in 8% of 12 roles
8510

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Dira Paes' films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 73rd percentile, the median of all 9; across their 8 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 60th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

60thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Approval · how many liked their films

61stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Reach · how many have seen their films

71stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Midcredits score across 11 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 11 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser3
  • Mixed5

Most divisive · actor

Brave Woman (2012)

77th percentile spread · 24% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Manas (2024)

Midcredits 98th · 87% liked

Reviewers score the acting 76/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 81, detractors 63. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Dira Paes work with?

People who share at least 2 of Dira Paes' MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Simone Oliveira shares the most, 4.

Producers