Betty Faria

Biography

Elisabeth Maria Silva de Faria known professionally as Betty Faria (born May 8, 1941 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian actress. She is best known for her interpretation of the title character in the 1989 telenovela Tieta. She (co-won with Zezé Motta on Night Angels) the award for best actress at the 1987 Gramado Film Festival for "Anjos do Arrabalde" (or "Angels of the Outskirts").

Known For

Brazil Avenue

as Pilar Albuquerque

Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands

as Leniza Mayer the Famous Singer

Bye Bye Brazil

as Salomé

A Grande Família

as Selma Carrara (Selminha Paraíso)

Sexo, Amor e Traição

as Yara

América

as Djanira Pimenta

Edge of Desire

as Elvira Gomez Garcia (Elvirinha)

Alma Gêmea

as Marielza

Volta por Cima

as Belisa Góis de Macedo

Tieta

as Antonieta Esteves Cantarelli (Tieta)