Mariana Ximenes

Mariana Ximenes
São Paulo, Brazil
Occupation(s)	Actress, Producer
Years active	1998–present
Partner	Pedro Buarque de Hollanda (2001-2009)
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Mariana Ximenes do Prado Nuzzi (Brazilian Portuguese:

Mariana Ximenes do Prado Nuzzi was born in São Paulo on 26 April 1981 and grew up in Vila Mariana, a neighborhood in São Paulo.

Mariana dreamed to be an actress since her childhood. At age 6, she appeared in a school play as Cinderella.^[1] She began acting in amateur theater, insisting to her parents invest in her career as an actress, even participating in various advertising campaigns. Her first acting lessons were in Teatro Escola Célia Helena,^[6] and at age 12, she had already appeared in more than 200 commercials.^[7] She attended Colégio Marista Arquidiocesano, where she studied from 3rd grade till her 3rd year of high school.^[8]

Career

1994–01: Fascinação, Uga-Uga and A Padroeira

When she was thirteen, in 1994, Mariana debuted on television in the telenovela 74.5 - Uma Onda no Ar in

In 1999, she played Celi Montana in Andando nas Nuvens.^[13] She also made a cameo appearance in the telenovela Força de um Desejo playing Ângela, in 2000.^[14]

Mariana played the character Bionda, which yielded great success for her career. She later starred in the film Xuxa Popstar.^[15]

In 2001, she appeared in Brava Gente in the episode, "A Sonata", playing the character Luciana. She first performed in the Portuguese voice over translation for the character

In 2002, Mariana Ximenes made a guest appearance in the comedy series Os Normais,^[19] in "A Turma do Didi" as Glorinha and Brava Gente in episode "Arioswaldo e o Lobisomem" as Branca Luz, alongside Suzana Vieira and Ângelo Antônio.^[20] Earlier that year, she had starred in her third film O Invasor, which earned her the award for Best Supporting Actress at the Festival do Recife, Passista Trophy, Grande Prêmio BR do Cinema Brasileiro and Cinema Brazil Grand Prize.^[21][22][23]

The following year, she played the character Rosário in

After Cobras & Lagartos, she made a cameo appearance in Paraíso Tropical as Sônia, a journalist who becomes the new girlfriend of the character Mateus, played by Gustavo Leão.^[34] Originally, Gilberto Braga had cast her to play the character Bebel, but she later turned down the offer thus Camila Pitanga taking over the role.^[35] The following year, Mariana played the heroine, Lara Fontini, in A Favorita, one of the main characters of the plot.^[36] The look of her character became a hit among Brazilians.^[37] She was invited to be the presenter of the program Superbonita channel GNT, where she spoke about pin-ups.^[38] She also made a cameo as herself in the documentary Episódio Especial and as herself in the documentary Despertar das Amazonas.

In 2010, Mariana Ximenes was cast to play Clara Medeiros in the telenovela

The actress Mariana Ximenes topped the poll site in Caras magazine as the greatest villain in telenovela history.[42] The critical Flávio Ricco said "Mariana Ximenes as Clara did one of her best work in television".^[43] She won in Troféu Imprensa Awards for Best Alctress for her portrayal of the character,^[44] and was also nominated in some other awards. The journalist Fabíola Reipert said, "Mariana Ximenes can show her talent, because she is in the main cast of the telenovela, even with only 29 years".^[45] The character Clara was also compared to Bia Falcão, Fernanda Montenegro's character in Belíssima.^[46]

Furthermore, Mariana returned to theater, starring in the play Os Altruístas, directed by Guilherme Weber, after nine years of not performing on stage.^[47]

2011–present: As Brasileiras, Guerra dos Sexos and movies

In 2011, Due to the success of her character in

In 2013, she starred in the movies O Uivo da Gaita and O Rio nos Pertence! by Ricardo Pretti.[54] Mariana performed a vedette cabaret in Joia Rara.^[55] In 2015, she was auditioned for A Regra do Jogo but in March 2015, Rede Globo announced that Vanessa Giácomo was selected for the role.^[56]

Personal life

Relationships

Mariana Ximenes and Pedro Buarque de Hollanda met at a party in 2001. They soon began cohabitating and considered themselves a "married couple." They traveled together, and Mariana starred in a film produced by him, A Mulher do Meu Amigo.^[57]

The filmmaker was once kidnapped by two men^{[clarification needed]} who used knives to threaten him. He was released 18 hours after the payment of ransom of $100,000 was paid.^[58]

Soon after, confirmed her separation from Pedro. She stated that, "We parted cordially and maintain a friendship: alone and quiet".^[59][60]

Filmography

Television

Films

Theater

Advertising

Risqué

In 2008, Mariana Ximenes was invited to be the poster girl for Risqué business on the company's various glazes. Later that year, Risqué created a line of nail polishes called Rendas do Brasil, named after the traditional enamel leading the company's sales, Renda. The Risqué is the leader in selling nail polish, and the first to run commercials on TV about nail polishes.^[92] In 2009, she starred in Campaign Os 7 Vermelhos Capitais, with seven different shades of red, a special edition.^[93] In 2009, she was part of the campaign Risqué Jóias Místicas, with various shades, ranging from light to dark blue. According to the actress, the idea was genius, because she always combines her jewelry with the color of her nail polish.^[94] In 2011, she starred in the campaign Pop 4 You, a line of nail polishes inspired by the 60's, with colorful hues and typical summer colors. The line was launched in November, more glazes were used by Mariana in her character Clara in the propagated telenovela Passione.^[95] In 2012, she starred in the campaign Clássicos Risqué with shades of pink and her Frenchie, which was used in commercials and became a success.^[96]

Products and trade

In 2000, investing in the success of the soap opera Uga-Uga,

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External links

• Mariana Ximenes Portuguese Wikipedia
• Mariana Ximenes at
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• Interview at Terra.com.br