Catarina Abdala

Acting

Catarina Abdala

Born

1959-07-13 (67)

Place of birth

Nilópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Known for

Acting

Credits

45 titles

Known for

Film credits

2010s · 11 titles

The Inventor of Dreams poster
NR

Centered on two young boys, an aristocrat and a native, chronicles the period in which Brazil went from colony to the center of the Portuguese Empire.

The Inventor of Dreams

2013

Elvis & Madonna poster
5.8

In Copacabana, lesbian photographer Elvis is hired to deliver pizzas in the night shift on her motorcycle. Her first assignment is a delivery to the transgender hairdresser Lady Madonna, whom she falls in love with.

Elvis & Madonna

2011

O Bolo poster
9.2

After eating her boss's birthday cake, the evangelical maid Dirce is overcome by desires and sees her sensuality emerge. What she didn't imagine was that the recipe included a very special ingredient.

O Bolo

2010

Balada, Baladão poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Balada, Baladão

2010

The Duel: A Story Where Truth Is Mere Detail poster
5.6

Commander Vasco Moscoso de Aragão entertains the small town of Periperi with the stories of his many adventures travelling around the world as a captain of the merchant navy. Stubborn Chico Pacheco is the only one in town who doesn't believe his tales.

The Duel: A Story Where Truth Is Mere Detail

2014

Vai que Cola 2: O Começo poster
6.8

Long before they socialized almost every day at Dona Jô's pension, Jéssica, Ferdinando and Máicol didn't even know each other. But when Terezinha decides to organize a big feijoada at Morro do Cerol, they all meet for the first time, in the most unusual way possible.

Vai que Cola 2: O Começo

2019

Meu Passado Me Condena: O Filme poster
6.4

The immature and cheap douche bag Fábio Clóvis marries the pseudo-intellectual Miá and they travel in a cruise to Europe on board of a fancy passenger vessel. Fabio and Miá are invited to have dinner with the wealthy Beto Assunção and his gorgeous wife Laura in a VIP restaurant on the vessel. Soon Fábio discovers that Beto was Miá's boyfriend and Miá learns that Fábio had a crush on Laura that was his classmate. Meanwhile the cynical chamber maid Suzana Mello and her estranged husband, the entertainer Wilson, make a bet that Fábio and Miá will split before the end of the trip and poison their relationship. When the ship arrives in Casablanca, Fábio meets his bothersome childhood friend Cabeça that affects their honeymoon.

Meu Passado Me Condena: O Filme

2013

Dress to Wed poster
5.2

When Fernando accidentally rips the designer dress of a reality show star, he races to replace it, putting his own wedding at risk.

Dress to Wed

2014

Vai Que Cola: O Filme poster
6.2

Valdomiro gets involved in yet another scheme, this time involving the same people that tricked him into losing everything - and he brings everyone from Ms. Jô's hostel along.

Vai Que Cola: O Filme

2015

The Family Doorman poster
4.4

Inacio is the doorman of his apartment building. When his father suddenly dies, his mental state is pushed to the edge. After becoming obsessed with a tenant, things take a dangerous turn.

The Family Doorman

2017

Ninguém Entra, Ninguém Sai poster
4.1

At a Rio de Janeiro motel, an unexpected emergency places all the guests under quarantine. The problem? Not everyone is supposed to be there.

Ninguém Entra, Ninguém Sai

2017

2000s · 3 titles

1990s · 4 titles

Rio's Love Song poster
6.1

Four love stories which portray a wide gamut of emotions and desires against the backdrop of Rio de Janeiro. "Elephant's Stomp" : the story of a highway patrol officer who is infatuated with a mulatto dancer at a local nightclub. "Drao" : a publicity man and a boutique owner who face a crises in their marriage. "You Are Beautiful" : two homeless teenagers seek love amidst their personal misery. "Samba of the Great Passion" : a book maker who is charmed and captivated by the voice of a female singer coming from a building across the street. Characters in search of love in order to escape from the boredom, loneliness and helplessness of their lives.

Rio's Love Song

1994

For All - O Trampolim da Vitória poster
5.6

1943, World War II. The northeastern coast of Brazil is an strategic region for the Allies. Giancarlo, an Italian immigrant married to a Brazilian woman, lives nearby the Parnamirin Field, the largest military base built by the USA outside of their territory. In this new base, Brazilian recruits who speak English suddenly find themselves reaching privileged positions.

For All - O Trampolim da Vitória

1998

Vênus de Fogo poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Vênus de Fogo

1993

Doces Poderes poster
6.2

A journalist is placed upon the management of a large broadcasting company to the capital of Brazil at the time of local elections. She must now face ideological and ethical questions, brought back by a left-wing former boyfriend and her own colleagues. At the same time, a free-lancer spy is sent by an obscure figure in politics to manipulate the elections and its media coverage.

Doces Poderes

1997

1980s · 5 titles

Series credits

Sítio do Picapau Amarelo poster
7.4

No synopsis available yet.

Sítio do Picapau Amarelo

2001

Sítio do Picapau Amarelo poster
8.0

The stories created by Monteiro Lobato take place at the "Sítio do Picapau Amarelo" (Yellow Woodpecker Farm), where various characters experience magical tales and star in unforgettable adventures.

Sítio do Picapau Amarelo

1977

Her Own Destiny poster
7.8

A story about people who succeed in life thanks to nothing but their own efforts. Maria do Carmo is the main character of the telenovela; a mother of five who struggle to be successful in life, but whose most important will be recovering the love of her daughter who was kidnapped when she was just months old.

Her Own Destiny

2004

The Next Victim poster
7.4

A young law student starts to work as a detective, decided to uncover the identity behind a series of murders, as well as who is next.

The Next Victim

1995

Que História é Essa, Porchat? poster
7.4

No synopsis available yet.

Que História é Essa, Porchat?

2019

She's the One poster
7.2

Beatriz Dourado, a young black woman marked by abandonment, searches for answers about her past and discovers that her mother, Clarice, left her to pursue her career in Rio de Janeiro. With devastating revelations and a new love, Beatriz faces adversity and transforms her pain into power, fighting to conquer her place in the world.

She's the One

2024

A História de Ana Raio e Zé Trovão poster
9.0

No synopsis available yet.

A História de Ana Raio e Zé Trovão

1990

Vai Que Cola poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Vai Que Cola

2013

Chamas da Vida poster
6.3

This telenovela is full of secrets. The plot releases love stories, hate, friendship, revenge, friendship, hate and many surprises. The exciting story of Flame of Life shows a love growing interest started in two childhood friends who haven’t seen each other for many years and are bring back together in a tragic moment.

Chamas da Vida

2008

Vira Lata poster
6.0

Helena hides the fact that she is the daughter of a con man when she marries prosecutor Bráulio. While Stella searches for the children she abandoned, Lenin returns home and tries to rebuild his life.

Vira Lata

1996

A Indomada poster
7.2

In Greenville, some families never lose their composure. This is the case with the Mendonça and Albuquerque families, who would never allow a "noble" member of their family to become involved with a sugarcane cutter.

A Indomada

1997

Brava Gente poster
8.3

Brava Gente was a television series aired by TV Globo in Brazil between 2000 and 2003, initially as a special year-end. The program was adapted from stories and national stories, and plays by famous playwrights, screenwriters and signed by a number represented by several actors and actresses. The genres of the stories varied each week with the style of each director or author. Brava Gente in the stories ranged from comedies and dramas. In all 53 episodes were shown, broadcast on Tuesday nights.

Brava Gente

2000

Amazônia poster
4.4

No synopsis available yet.

Amazônia

1991

Agora é Que São Elas poster
6.7

In São Francisco das Formigas, women led by Léo challenge the power of Mayor Juca Tigre to emancipate the village and achieve economic and social autonomy.

Agora é Que São Elas

2003

Vereda Tropical poster
7.8

The story revolves around the conflicts within Silvana and Oliva's family—her mother and paternal grandfather—who are fighting for custody of Zeca after the child's father dies.

Vereda Tropical

1984

Caso Especial poster
6.0

No synopsis available yet.

Caso Especial

1971

Armação Ilimitada poster
7.9

Partners Juba and Lula are up for any challenge. Living together, they embark on adventures and radiate vitality. Everything changes when they meet and fall in love with young reporter Zelda Scott.

Armação Ilimitada

1985

A Divisão poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

A Divisão

2019

Ferdinando Show poster
10.0

Talk Show with Ferdinando

Ferdinando Show

2015

A Madona de Cedro poster
8.0

Set in the 1960s, the story has as protagonist Delfino, a Catholic sculptor from Congonhas do Campo. Raised by his aunt Efigênia, he lives from selling his works.

A Madona de Cedro

1994

Do Amor poster
7.5

No synopsis available yet.

Do Amor

2012