In the 70s, they were synonymous with glamour, talent and beauty. They dominated the soap operas, graced the covers of magazines and drew gasps from the audience at each appearance on TV. Their names echoed in all of Brazil and its characters marked a generation that still today keeps vivid memories of that time golden television.
But time passed [music] and life, as always, he followed unexpected paths. Some moved away from the spotlight, others faced [music] challenges personal experiences and profound changes that few imagined. The contrast between the height of fame and current reality is surprising and, in many cases, exciting.
In this Today’s video, you will remember these 15 beautiful actresses from the 70s and find out how they live today. Starting [song] with Débora Duarte. When we talk about beautiful actresses of the 70, the name that immediately comes to mind The memory of many is hers. With debut on Globo in 1972, she quickly conquered [song] the public in notable roles, such as protagonist Hult, in bicho do mato [music] and the unforgettable Lisbon of capital sin.
Throughout the decades also shone like Angelina Gatai in anarchists, [music] thank God. And Maria do Socorro in Terra Nostra, [song] consolidating as one of the great figures of our teledramaturgy. Joséu is my husband’s son and I want He’s here with me. >> Yes, your personal life also called for it. [music] She was married to Gracindo Júnior, with whom he had Daniela Duarte and later with the singer Antônio Marcos, the father of Paloma Duarte.
But behind Throughout his success, there have been challenges. The interview given in 2017, Dévora Duarte revealed that he faced approximately 12 years old with an addiction problem chemistry that [music] addressed as a question of health. She sought professional help, underwent treatment and stated [music] that he was well since then.
>> And she said that in the 80s she started using with and became addicted chemistry. She said: “I was 12 dependent years. >> Today, at 76 years old, the actress lives in Barra of Tijuca, in Rio de Janeiro. Without fixed contract with broadcasters, she passed choosing [music] participations like Emar ao Sol.
And in the children’s soap opera SBT, The Cave [song] Enchanted. discreet and in good health, she continues active, proving that its history is of overcoming and reinvention. And number 14, Nívia Maria. You with I’m sure you remember the face very well of it, but perhaps you don’t imagine the challenges that this actress faced behind the scenes.
[music] She is the eternal young lady young ladies, the wonderful Nívia Maria, owner of one of the most striking faces in Brazilian television drama, she shone intensely in [music] productions such as the brunette, Dona Chifa and Maria Maria, conquering the public with your elegance and natural talent.
[music] During that golden decade of television, it has established itself as a of the most beloved protagonists in the country. Off screen, his life was also closely monitored. Nia Maria had three marriages throughout his life, being more lasting with the director Herval Rossano. At the end of this union, after many years together, was described by actress herself as a very difficult [song] emotionally.
She spoke openly about the pain of separation [song] and how it took seek support to get through that delicate moment. And then I found myself alone, right, in my early 50s, I think even But I don’t know, I don’t even remember. >> In recent years, your routine has changed [music] a lot. In 2022, it ended a fixed contract with Globo after decades of partnership, [song] becoming work for work.
Still, it showed which remains active and irrelevant to the return to soap operas in productions recent. During the pandemic, the live with his son Edson, maintaining a more reserved life. Today, at 78 years old, Nivia Maria lives on in a calmer way, prioritizing family and choosing [song] your projects calmly. After facing also health [music] challenges to throughout her life, she remains well and demonstrating that the talent that enchanted Brazil in the 70s remains alive.
When we talk about the beautiful actresses of 70s, Ktia Dangelo is one of those names that immediately [song] awaken our memory. With presence striking, a style that became reference. At that time, she began gain space on television in mid- decade and achieved great visibility in Globo, especially in Anjum Mau, in 1976, where he performed the unforgettable [song] Toninha.
The role consolidated its image as a of [music] young promises of teledramaturgy. Cinema also shined by winning the Quiquito for best actress at the festival [music] from Gramado by Barra Pesada in 1977. [music] But the fate of this actress took a different turn unexpected.
At the height of her fame, she decided travel to Europe. Personal choice ended up impacting its continuity in station and little by little it lost space [music] on television. Different of many colleagues who maintained long [music] contracts, Ktia Dângelo opted for experiences outside the circuit traditional TV [music]. Personal life faced a moment extremely painful in 1997, [song] with the loss of his son Ronnie, an episode that profoundly marked [music] his trajectory.
As the years went by, he began to take a more reserved routine. Arrived at live for a period in Parati and today lives in Rio de Janeiro, far from the intense exhibition of the 70s. At 74 years old age, [song] Cátia Dângelo leads to a simple life, dedicated to family and specific projects, showing that neither every star chooses to remain sobolofotes.
Some prefer tranquility after the shine. And before proceeding to the number 12, I want to ask you for your like here in this video. Do yourself a favor, sign up here at Kenquem too. Most of people who watch our videos on TV [music] they don’t sign up because find it more complicated, but you can do different.
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Owner of elegance natural [music] and striking presence. It shone brightly in one of the most emblematic soap operas of our television, Irmãos Coragem, in 1970. >> I promised not to create any problems. O What do I need to do for this? >> Your Fafé helped to consolidate a career that would span decades, transforming the actress into a synonym of class [music] and talent in teledramaturgy.
that goes over Laurinha Figueiroa. >> Over the years, she built a solid [music] trajectory, always associated with strong characters and memorable. His last steady work in a soap opera was entirely too much, between 2015 and 2016, marking the end of a phase active in television productions. >> What is this, Artur Carneiro de Alcantara? She’s the reason you came to Brazil, mom.
>> Since then, Glória Menezes chose to a calmer routine away from the studios. In her personal life, she lived a one of the most admired relationships [music] from the artistic world alongside Tarcísio Meira, forming a couple iconic for decades. [music] >> Just call him my love, >> right? After the loss of her husband in 2021, she began to live more reservedly, [music] rarely appearing in public.
Today, at 91 years old, Glória Menezes lives in Rio de Janeiro and maintains a discreet routine, close to the family, especially his son Tarszinho. eventually seen on faces. She already explained that he uses a wheelchair for comfort in some [song] occasions, but continue to take care of your health and maintaining active habits within your possibilities.
Away from soap operas for years, Glória Menezes proves that some stars continue to shine, even when [music] they choose to live outside the spotlight. It is now that you will remember the trajectory of a true phenomenon that stopped Brazil in the 70s, the charismatic Pepita Rodrigues. He’s at 74 years old, she is remembered as a of the most striking faces [song] of that decade, shining so brightly in soap operas and advertising.
Who doesn’t remember the impact she caused like Estela in Anjo Ma or like Carminha in the classic dancing 10? She was the translation of elegance and charisma of that generation. >> My God, >> but you guys are going crazy. >> In your personal life, your story always generated curiosity. Given actor’s mother dovela and Fernando, fruits of his wedding with the late Carlos Eduardo from Lavela.
Benfita also lived through other remarkable unions, but after this period intense of fame, she chose a path more [music] reserved. Your return to TV happened in moments [song] punctual, as the Moon told me and Bug. However, this return was a challenge. Fefita Rodrigues revealed that at the time faced the consequences of a serious domestic accident that left her 10 days hospitalized.
Today it defines itself as retired [music] from soap operas, but remains full of energy. Share your time between the river and buzios, dedicating himself cooking, writing books and even to the study of English. A proof that the life remains vibrant far from studios. One star that not only shone in the Brazil, but took our talent to top of the world, the unforgettable Sônia Vraga.
If you pull back the memory of the years 70, you will remember that Sônia was absolute, brothers Courage, the consecration worldwide. As the protagonist of Gabriela, she became the face [song] from Brazil to abroad. Who doesn’t sang with his Júlia in Daning 10 or with the Dona Flor phenomenon and its two husbands. But at the height of her success, she took a bold decision, conquer Hollywood.
[music] and succeeded. He shone in works such as The Kiss from Spider Woman and became a citizen of the world. Today, he is 75 years old, Sônia Braga’s life is the portrait of freedom. Far from the exhausting routine of Brazilian soap operas, she has lived since 1990 in New York, where he became a naturalized citizen American.
But the heart remains green and yellow, since she maintains her properties in Brazil and always returns to projects that really challenge you. Before the daily spotlight, the actress chooses the finger where to put your talent. How we saw in the recent and acclaimed aquariums and baccarat.
Between the United States and the Brazil, she leads a peaceful life, discreet and surrounded by [music] respect international. Sônia Braga proved that she is possible to be a global star and at the same time at the same time master of her own time. And number nine, Lucélia Santos. When we talk about the beautiful [song] actresses from the 70s who marked an era, her name comes up immediately.
Born on May 20, 1957, Lucélia Santos entered the history of Brazilian television when interpreting the protagonist of Escravisaura in 1976. [music] >> You are elated, Januária. >> Poor thing. >> Oh, why is your son coming back? >> The success was so great that the soap opera crossed borders. [music] transforming the actress into a phenomenon international at a very young age.
The face character’s candy became the symbol of a generation. After the peak, she followed acting in other important productions, like the girl, but as time went by years he moved away from soap operas Brazilians. The actress herself has already declared that she is away from Globo bulletins for more than two decades, citing differences with the industry and the lack of [music] invitations aligned with what you want artistically.
>> If you want to preserve your job, stay quiet. >> Uhm. >> This is demagoguery, hypocrisy. >> In recent years, Célia started to devote much of their energy to environmental causes. Engaged for decades in defense of nature, it has led to the stage [music] the show Vozes da Forest.
Chico Mendes lives, a project which reinforces its activism and which has already had presentations in Brazil and forecast of tour in Portugal. In her personal life, she She is the mother of actor Pedro Nelin, the result of relationship with conductor John [music] Nashlin. Today, at 68 years old age, Lucélia Santos lives like this reserved manner, focused on projects independents, theater and activism environment, remaining faithful to its own convictions, [song] far removed from the intense exposure that lived at the height of his fame.
And Joana Fon. When we talk about unforgettable television characters Brazilian, it is impossible not to remember her. Born on September 14th, 1939, she has built a solid career since the 70s, but it was in the decades that immortalized two roles that crossed generations. Yolanda in Dancing Days in 1978 and especially [music] the iconic perpetual by Tieta recorded in 1989.
[music] From the moralistic and intriguing villain he became a of the most striking names in national television drama. As you pass years, Joana Fon began to appear less on television. [music] From your last great work repercussion was participation in the series Sob Pressão [music] in 2019. Since then, he has adopted a more reserved, [music] far from the intense rhythm of soap operas.
Off screen, faced [song] delicate moments. In 2016, it used the social networks to speak openly about financial difficulties [music] and lack of work. A rant that had a lot of impact at the time. >> [music] >> Years later, he returned to the news face a process that could result in the seizure of your apartment in Leblom, in Rio de Janeiro.
In 2025, however, came a positive turnaround. [music] By participating in the 60th anniversary special of Globe, reliving its eternal perpetual, Joana Fon received a fee that allowed pay off the debt and keep the property. Today, at 86 years old, she lives more discreet, but still revered as one of the [song] great villains in TV history Brazilian.
Now let’s talk about one of the turning points of most impressive key of ours television. Imagine a star at its peak with a classic beauty that stopped the Brazil, deciding that the spotlight should not they were more his place. This is the journey by Renê de Velmon. At 72 years old, she is the prime example that it is never too late to seek a new passion.
In the 70s, she was the face of great successes, shining brightly in soap operas like Climbing. And in the first version of Anjo Ma, where your character, Aleia, formed the central trio with Susana Vieira and José Vilker. In fact, [song] was behind the scenes of this plot that she and Wilker began a love story that lasted years and bore fruit to his daughter Mariana.
But what no one expected happened in 1995. Renê de Velmon decided it was time to close Tuachal’s curtains. She doesn’t just walked away, immersed himself in the books, [music] returned to university and graduated in history at PUC Rio, changing [music] fiction scripts through documents historical. Today the actress lives a reality completely different [music] from that hectic recording routine.
René de Velmon dedicates himself to the intellectual and academic, maintaining a life extremely discreet and reserved in Rio of January. >> I made a good transition, I think so satisfactory professional life for retirement. >> And now I want to tell you about our club of the channel.
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Continuing now with number six, the Bet Faria. Few actresses have achieved go through so many decades with the same strength of presence as she does. Born in May 8, 1941, Bet Faria began her career in the 60s, but it was in the 70s and 80s that consolidated its name as one of the most notable protagonists of our TV.
Works like Espigão in 1974 and Ferado Capital from 1975 helped shape its image. But it was when playing the iconic Tieta in 1989 that Pet Faria definitely entered to the history of television drama. After a period away from soap operas, she recently returned to the air around [music] over in 2024, celebrating the return to productions television after [music] years away from fixed roles.
The return was received with enthusiasm by fans who followed your journey since its peak. In recent years, the actress was also in the news for issues personal. She has already spoken publicly about living with rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune condition that requires constant monitoring, but follows active and participating in projects.
Today, At 84 years old, the actress maintains a routine calmer, but still working and choosing your projects carefully. [music] Even with the natural challenges of age, she remains lucid, present and respected. An example of resistance art that crossed generations without lose relevance. If there is a name that left a mark on television Brazilian, that name is Isis de Oliveira.
Born July 28, 1952, she [music] became one of the faces most remembered from the time when participating in highly successful soap operas, such as Roque Santeiro, the other one is just me. [music] His character Dodô in Outro helped to consolidate the image of a strong woman, beautiful and full of personality, [music] a true muse of television.
But the trajectory of Ises de Oliveira had ups and downs. In the early years 90, an episode involving his departure of a Globo soap opera impacted directly to your career at the broadcaster. And little by little she moved away from large productions. Unlike many colleagues who maintained long contracts, the actress ended up staying away from studios.
The last few years, back in the news for health reasons. In 2024 passed by catheterization and performed tests to investigate a suspected aneurysm. In 2025, it revealed a skin cancer diagnosis, [music] stating that they are confident in the treatment and keeping the public informed about social networks. Today, at 73 years old, de Oliveira takes a more reserved life, far from soap operas and focused on their own health.
[music] Always remembered as the sister of Luma de Oliveira, [song] she follows being a symbol of an era, now living very differently from times of [music] Glamor. And number four is Regina Duarte. She she was called Brazil’s sweetheart, but the actress was much more than that. Born on February 5, 1947, she became one of the biggest names in Brazilian television, especially from the 70s, when it shone in soap operas such as Irmãos Coragem and Selva de Stone.
Over the following decades, [music] immortalized characters like unforgettable widow Porcina de Roque Santeiro and Raquel de Valeuto, consolidating a career that spanned generations. [music] After more than 50 years of association with Globo, Regina Duarte closed officially your contract in 2020. Since then, he has gone through a phase different from [music] intense exposure of soap operas.
In recent years, your name became news due to situations that generated misinterpretations. In 2023, she was filmed collecting cardboard and tree bark on the streets of São Paul. Many imagined difficulties financial resources, but the actress herself clarified. It was material for her artistic projects, as she comes dedicating himself to the fine arts.
Then f, I thought like, wow, she left the Globe and now he’s collecting cardboard. >> In 2025 he also appeared using a chair on wheels when leaving an event. A explanation was simple. A bruise on the foot, nothing related to serious problems of health. Today, at 79 years old, Regina Duarte leads a more reserved life, dividing between personal projects [music] and artistic.
Away from soap operas, but still active creatively. It shows that your History continues to be written in new formats. And Natália do Vale, very reserved and always elegant. [music] She has built a solid career since the 70s, but today it is going through a very different from that intense routine of soap operas.
Born in Rio de Janeiro on 6 March 1953, it gained prominence over the decades with striking characters like Márcia in Água Viva in 1980 and the villain Andreia in Cambalacho, in 1986. With her versatile talent, she transitioned between protagonists and antagonists, if consolidating itself as one of the most respected in teledramaturgy Brazilian.
His last work was the soap opera A owner of the piece in 2019. [music] Since So, Natália do Vale made it clear that no longer intends to face the rhythm exhausting long productions televisions. [music] In interviews, he stated that this cycle is closed and today prioritizes quality of life [music] and projects more punctual.
In 2025, he returned to the stage after more than two decades away from theater, starring in the romantic comedy wisdom of [music] parents, alongside Erson Cafre. It was during this period that also spoke in a rare and sincere way about your emotional life. Dat revealed be in a stable relationship with engineer Rodrigo Figueiredo, describing this love in maturity as the most important of [music] your life.
Discreet on social media and away from excessive exposure, Natália do Vale maintains a calm routine [song] Rio de Janeiro. At 72 years old, he continues active artistically, preserving the image of elegance that always followed. She is much more than a TV name. Zezemota is a symbol of resistance, [music] talent and transformation culture in Brazil.
Born in 1944, now 81 years old, she joined the story by starring in the film Chica da Silva, in 1976, work that projected her internationally [music] and turned it into a reference of Brazilian cinema. TV [music] consolidated its trajectory with notable characters in soap operas such as Helena Cananga do Jafão and years later he participated in the version television by Chica da Silva, playing the protagonist’s mother.
Throughout his career, Zezé Mota never hid the barriers he faced. She has spoken publicly about decades of fight against structural racism within of the arts industry, highlighting how needed to conquer spaces that were rarely offered to actresses black. Even so, he built a solid, respected career [music] and admired by different generations.
>> If you are taking a theater course? I said: “Okay, you didn’t know that to playing the role of a maid needed to do course. >> Today, in addition to continuing to work on projects selected, Zezemota dedicates great part of his time to social causes. As vice president of the Retreat of Artists, she actively participates in [music] management and care for professionals who helped build the history of Brazilian entertainment and who need support today.
>> My friends, I am Zezemota, I am here at the Artists Retreat and I want to share with you my visit. At 81 years old, he maintains an active routine, including sharing moments and physical exercises [music] and autidated. Far from slowing down, Zezemota continues being a living force, not just as not an actress, but as an active voice in defense of culture and dignity of Brazilian artists.
Maria Gladis, she was a symbol of artistic freedom [music] and reverence and intensity in the 70s. Born on November 23, 1939, Maria Glad has become one of the most authentic to our cinema, especially linked to the so-called cinema marginal, in addition to being present in soap operas and series from the following decades.
TV participated in popular productions as Vale Tudo, consolidating its image of a strong, spontaneous and outgoing actress traditional standards of the time. Youth lived stories that to this day arouse curiosity, among them, a brief romance with Roberto Carlos when he was still a teenager. Another detail that draws attention is that Maria Glades is the grandmother of actress Miagot, the international movie star contemporary, a fact that often back to the news.
>> Mine is already further. I talk so much to mine phone. >> In recent years, however, the reality has been very different from glamour. In 2025 and again in January 2026 appeared reports that the actress faced financial difficulties while living in the interior of Minas Gerais. Family members even made appeals public to help her return to Rio of January.
Maria Glades herself commented on interviews about the squeeze financial and the [music] scarcity of invitations to perform. >> Money runs out and I’m not from save. Save [music] what? O money is not much, so it ends. At 86 years old, Actress lives in a healthy way simple, but its trajectory continues being a fundamental part of the story cultural [music] from Brazil.
These trajectories show us that behind every 70s [music] star exists a real woman who needed a lot courage to face time [music] and the twists of fate. Be in silence of anonymity or on the line front of social causes, they prove that a woman’s shine never fades goes out, [music] he just transforms.
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