Acting
Virginia Cavendish
Born
1970-11-25 (55)
Place of birth
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Known for
Acting
Credits
32 titles
Known for
8.4The adventures of a man with amnesia who struggles to rediscover his past while learning to live in the present.
Walking the Clouds
1999
7.5A spoiled feminist, daughter of a rich father, even though she doesn't admit it, falls in love with a rustic farmer whom she marries.
The Thorn and the Rose
2000
7.0The central story is focused on the daughters of Lulu de Luxemburgo - Tatiana , Alessandra and Ramona, who fight among themselves for Jardim do Éden resort, which their father, Fausto Cavalcante , left behind after cheating his two partners, Arthur Brandão and Manolo Gutierrez. With the disappearance of Fausto, the whole family, which was separated and spread across the world (between Rome, Los Angeles and Las Vegas), returns to Brazil.
As Filhas da Mãe
2001
NRNo synopsis available yet.
O País do Cinema
2016
7.5No synopsis available yet.
As Canalhas
2013
8.4The lively João Grilo and the sly Chicó are poor guys living in the hinterland who cheat a bunch of people in a small town in Northeastern Brazil. When they die, they have to be judged by Christ, the Devil and the Virgin Mary before they are admitted to paradise.
A Dog's Will
2000
Film credits
2020s · 2 titles
6.6After 20 years missing, João Grilo returns to Taperoá to join his old friend Chicó and, after his story of resurrection spreads, he is disputed as an electoral candidate by the two most powerful politicians in the city.
The Rogue's Trial
2024
5.01995, São Paulo. Following the deployment of the Plano Real, Liz, 13, is sent to Ireland by her newly middle class parents on an exchange programme. From her point of view the trip is a complete failure. Liz comes back to Brazil distressed and obsessive. In the following years she develops an alimentary disorder which limits her life in all areas. How to overcome this tough reality?
Butterfly Diaries
2021
2010s · 6 titles
7.1The year is 1984. Estela is going through the turbulent phase of adolescence. Sex, lovers, friendships; everything seems very complicated. Her uncle Carlos is her hero, and visiting him in California is her biggest dream. But everything collapses when he returns thin, weak and ill. Between crises and discoveries, Estela will face a reality that will forever change her way of seeing the world.
California
2015
2.0A separated couple still share the same roof as a seemingly conventional family. The balance is broken with the arrival of the new ex-husband's girlfriend, highlighting the neuroses of the family's routine.
While It Lasts
2015
3.8An intriguing case lands on Mandrake's desk. Just when he thinks he has it solved, some unexpected news changes the course of events.
Mandrake
2012
6.5The beautiful Flor marries Vadinho -- and soon finds out he's spending all their money on gambles and has mistresses all over the city. Vadinho suddenly dies while partying during Carnival, and Flor, left helpless and full of debts, ends up marrying Teodoro, who's the exact opposite of her late husband.
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Dona Flor e Seus 2 Maridos - O Filme
2015
5.5Ciba (Rodrigo Santoro) is an independent investigator who works together with the police. A typical fallible hero who struggles with strong personal issues, while preventing crime and injustice. His partner, Deputy Ulisses (Luis Miranda), is a well-meaning professional who recognizes the difficulty in securing his function using only common artifacts, and Ciba's unofficial contact is of utmost importance for the progress of his investigations.
Homens de Bem
2011
5.4Laura makes spooky observations as soon as she starts her job as a teacher for two orphan students at a plantation. She concludes that it has something to do with the former caretaker and his romantic partner.
Through the Shadow
2015
2000s · 4 titles
8.4The lively João Grilo and the sly Chicó are poor guys living in the hinterland who cheat a bunch of people in a small town in Northeastern Brazil. When they die, they have to be judged by Christ, the Devil and the Virgin Mary before they are admitted to paradise.
A Dog's Will
2000
NRThe reunion of a writer and his ex-lover. For three days, the two live a true sexual marathon, which ends with an unimaginable surprise for him. Adaptation of the work by Rubem Fonseca.
Pau-Brasil
2009
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Making of O Auto da Compadecida
2000
7.8Lisbela is a young woman who loves going to the movies. Leléu is a con man, going from town to town selling all sort of things and performing as master of ceremonies for some cheesy numbers, such as the woman who gets transformed into a gorilla. He gets involved with Linaura, a sexy and beautiful woman who happens to be the wife of the most frightening hitman of the place. The hitman finds out his wife's affair and goes after Leléu, who has to leave in a hurry. In another town, he meets and falls instantly in love with Lisbela, who is engaged to Douglas, a hillbilly who tries hard to pass for a cosmopolitan Rio de Janeiro dweller.
Lisbela and the Prisoner
2003
Series credits
8.4The adventures of a man with amnesia who struggles to rediscover his past while learning to live in the present.
Walking the Clouds
1999
7.5A spoiled feminist, daughter of a rich father, even though she doesn't admit it, falls in love with a rustic farmer whom she marries.
The Thorn and the Rose
2000
7.0The central story is focused on the daughters of Lulu de Luxemburgo - Tatiana , Alessandra and Ramona, who fight among themselves for Jardim do Éden resort, which their father, Fausto Cavalcante , left behind after cheating his two partners, Arthur Brandão and Manolo Gutierrez. With the disappearance of Fausto, the whole family, which was separated and spread across the world (between Rome, Los Angeles and Las Vegas), returns to Brazil.
As Filhas da Mãe
2001
NRNo synopsis available yet.
O País do Cinema
2016
7.5No synopsis available yet.
As Canalhas
2013
6.6Meet Paulo Mandrake, a charismatic defense attorney who finds himself sidetracked by his vices--especially beautiful Brazilian women--while serving as a liaison between his high-end clients and the Rio de Janeiro subculture. Marcos Palmeira stars in this HBO Latino drama series.
Mandrake
2005
7.3Accused of murdering a millionaire, a man manages to escape. Finding help along the way, he starts a struggle to prove his innocence.
Labirinto
1998
6.0After her best friend Ícaro is found dead, aspiring rapper Malu sets out to unravel the truth behind his mysterious passing.
Divided Youth
2024
4.6Sexologist and therapist Sofia Prado, director of an institute of alternative therapies, has to deal with her own emotional disorders, which she hides from everyone. From the revelation of one of her patients, the specialist becomes involved in a dangerous network of corruption.
The Secret Life of Couples
2017
9.0The (mis)adventures of João Grilo and Chicó in Brazil's Northeastern region. The four-chapter miniseries original version of O Auto da Compadecida.
O Auto da Compadecida
1999
8.0After 20 years missing, João Grilo returns to Taperoá to join his old friend Chicó and, after his story of resurrection spreads, he is disputed as an electoral candidate by the two most powerful politicians in the city. The four-chapter miniseries original version of O Auto da Compadecida 2.
The Rogue's Trial (TV Series)
2026
NRFelipe is embarking on his long-awaited career as a police chief in Recife. Faced with the violent and unethical reality of his job, the young man must resort to unconventional methods to uphold his ideal of justice.
Delegado
2026
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Ó Paí, Ó: A Série
2008
No synopsis available yet.
Avassaladoras: A Série
2006
No synopsis available yet.
A Ira do Herdeiro
2027
Behind the camera
NRTwo hitmen, Tico and Valdo, are waiting for their next job in a squalid room near the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro. As they wait, they listen to the final minutes of the game taking place on the field next door. Who are the real masterminds? Who will be the next victim?
Delivery
2024
NRTwo hitmen, Tico and Valdo, are waiting for their next job in a squalid room near the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro. As they wait, they listen to the final minutes of the game taking place on the field next door. Who are the real masterminds? Who will be the next victim?
Delivery
2024
NRTwo hitmen, Tico and Valdo, are waiting for their next job in a squalid room near the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro. As they wait, they listen to the final minutes of the game taking place on the field next door. Who are the real masterminds? Who will be the next victim?
Delivery
2024
5.4Laura makes spooky observations as soon as she starts her job as a teacher for two orphan students at a plantation. She concludes that it has something to do with the former caretaker and his romantic partner.
Through the Shadow
2015