Zeze motta biography of christopher

Zezé Motta is considered one of the most important black actresses in Brazil having appeared in more than 70 films and television series since 1968.

Born in a small town in the northern state of Rio de Janeiro, the actress and singer moved with her family to the capital of Rio when he was only two years old.

Zeze Motta attended drama school Tablado, where she began her acting career in 1967, starring in the play Roda-viva by singer/songwriter Chico Buarque.

Zeze motta biography of christopher

In 1969, she starred in Figaro, Figaro, Arena Canta Zumbi and A vida escrachada of Joana Martini and Baby Stompanato. In 1972, she participated in Orfeu Negro and in 1974 starred in Godspell, among other theatrical productions.

Her singing career began in 1971 in nightclubs in São Paulo.

At first it became clear that Samba was her true passion, Zezé decided to explore other styles of music re-recording songs by popular artists Rita Lee, Caetano Veloso and Luiz Melodia, but yielded to Samba shortly after with the alb