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Juliana Paes

Juliana Paes

Actor · Born March 26, 1979 (47) · Rio Bonito, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Juliana Couto Paes was born on March 26, 1979, in Rio Bonito, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She is a renowned Brazilian actress best known for her roles in popular telenovelas such as India: A Love Story (2009), Edge of Desire (2017), and Pé na Jaca (2006). With a career spanning over two decades, she has appeared in more than 40 television and film productions, showcasing her versatility and charisma. Juliana has also played iconic characters like Gabriela in the 2012 remake of Gabriela, and Maria da Paz in Sweet Diva (2019). Her performances have earned her acclaim both in Brazil and internationally. She has been married to Carlos Eduardo Baptista since September 9, 2008, and they have two children.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 26, 1979 (47)
From
Rio Bonito, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Works as
Actor
Titles
13 on MovieCove · 44 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Down 32% in 30 days

What are Juliana Paes' films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
43%
Self
19%
Morality
12%
Power
11%
Society
10%
Survival
6%
Romantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition2 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass2 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 5 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 4 · Serious 1 · Dark 0

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 3 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 0

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

Gentle 4 · Charged 1 · Intense 0

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

Steady 2 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 1 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 2

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

Slow burn 1 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 4 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 4 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

9 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 6 of 9 analyzed roles.

Hero
6 of 9
Shadow
2 of 9
Ally
1 of 9
Show the 9 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Romantic
6
Tense
4
Hopeful
3
Joyful
4
Warm
3
Other
10

How their films linger

Feel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet5
  • Ambiguous1

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 Juliana Paes' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 9 of their 13 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Juliana 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

44 credits, 13 with a MovieCove page; 6 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Ser Feliz Por Nenhum Motivo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Rulers of Fortune(2025)

    Show 8 episodes · as Leila

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Dangerous Woman - When Love Becomes Crime from Edge of Desire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 60 episodes · as Bibi

  • Vidas Bandidas(2024)

    Show 4 episodes · as Bruna

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Desperate Lies(2024)

    Show 17 episodes · as Liana

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Rebirth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 197 episodes · as Jacutinga de Arrabal

  • The Surgeon of the Rusty Knife(2022)

    as Arlete

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

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

    Show 1 episode · as Reporter

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

    Show 16 episodes · as Maria Marruá

  • 70 Anos Esta Noite (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Just Short of Perfect(2021)

    Associate Producer · as Ivana

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Jojo Nove e Meia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Sweet Diva(2019)

    Show 161 episodes · as Maria da Paz Sobral Ramirez

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

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

    as Curiosa

  • Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands(2017)

    as Dona Flor

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Edge of Desire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 172 episodes · as Fabiana Duarte Feitosa (Bibi / Bibi Perigosa) / Soraya Guedes

  • Dois Irmãos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 10 episodes · as Zana (2ª Fase)

  • Totalmente Sem Noção Demais (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 10 episodes · as Carolina Castillo

  • Total Dreamer(2015)

    Show 175 episodes · as Carolina Castilho

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

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

    as Fatima

  • Meu Pedacinho de Chão (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 96 episodes · as Maria Catarina Napoleão

  • A Mulher da Sua Vida (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Golden Oldies 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Dolores Sol

  • Gabriela (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 77 episodes · as Gabriela da Silva Saad

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

    Show 22 episodes · as Janaína

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

    as Solange "Tia do Amaral"

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

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Bed & Breakfast(2010)

    as Ana

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Caminho das Índias(2009)

    Show 203 episodes · as Maya Meetha

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all shows

  • Golden Oldies(2008)

    as Dolores Sol

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • The Favorite(2008)

    Show 197 episodes · as Maíra Carvalho

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Dicas de um Sedutor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Vera Lúcia

  • Toma Lá, Dá Cá (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Suellen

  • Pé na Jaca (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 179 episodes · as Guinevere Ataliba dos Santos Fortuna (Gui)

  • Casseta & Planeta: Seus Problemas Acabaram!!! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Levando a Vida (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Grace Kelly

  • Mais uma Vez Amor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Lia

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

    Show 203 episodes · as Creusa de Sá

  • Celebrity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 221 episodes · as Jacqueline Joy / Jacky Joy (Jaqueline da Silva Leitão)

  • Seven Women (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 51 episodes · as Teiniaguá

  • The Clone(2001)

    Show 221 episodes · as Karla Santos

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Os Normais (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Carla

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

    Show 1 episode · as Rosinha

  • Family Ties (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 209 episodes · as Rita

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 44 titles from 2000 to 2025; peak year 2022.

Biggest box office

Golden Oldies (2008)

$1.9M worldwide

Highest rated

The Surgeon of the Rusty Knife (2022)

Midcredits 86th

Most popular right now

Caminho das Índias (2009)

Film career

20002025

Peak 2022 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 4 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
Acting44 of 44: 43 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score50thProducing1 of 44: 0 only producing, 1 with another role

By decade

2000s16 · acting2010s16 · acting2020s12 · 12 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 2nd · top billed in 33% of 6 roles

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.

How do Juliana Paes' films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 30th percentile, the median of all 5; across their 5 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 35th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

35thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Approval · how many liked their films

27thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Reach · how many have seen their films

63rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Midcredits score across 13 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

9 of their 13 titles are Mixed.

  • Crowd Pleaser4
  • Mixed9

Most divisive · actor

Bed & Breakfast (2010)

67th percentile spread · 34% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Clone (2001)

Midcredits 89th · 85% liked

Reviewers score the acting 62/100 in their films, across 3 reviewed titles; fans 78, detractors 33. 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 Juliana Paes work with?

People who share at least 2 of Juliana Paes' MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Larissa Bocchino shares the most, 2.

Actors

Editors

Producers