Dira Paes is a highly acclaimed and accomplished actress in Brazilian Cinema, boasting an impressive curriculum of over 35 feature films to her name. Her illustrious career began with the overproduction of Embassy Pictures' "The Emerald Forest", directed by John Boorman, which premiered at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
Among her notable cinematic endeavors are "Baixio das Bestas" by Claudio Assis, which won the Tiger Award at the Rotterdam International Film Festival, and "A Festa da Menina Morta" by Matheus Natchergale, which was showcased at the Cannes Film Festival's Un Certain Regard section. Additionally, she has appeared in one of Brazil's most popular films, "Two Sons of Francisco", directed by Breno Silveira.
Throughout her career, Dira has demonstrated her versatility by working on a range of projects, including seven television series, seven novels, and 37 feature films. Her enduring popularity and success have made her a household name in Brazilian mainstream teledramaturgy, as well as in independent and authoral cinema.
Recent developments in her career include her starring role in director Gabriel Mascaro's new film, as well as her upcoming project, "Veneza", the first feature-length film by Miguel Falabella, alongside the renowned actress Carmen Maura.