Débora dos Santos Nascimento is a renowned Brazilian actress and model, born on June 16, 1985, in Suzano, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
She comes from a multicultural background, with her mother possessing Italian and Native Brazilian heritage, while her father is of African descent, reflecting the diverse roots that have influenced her identity and advocacy for racial equality in media.
Nascimento has built a successful career in entertainment, balancing her professional life with personal milestones, including two marriages, first to businessman Arthur Rangel from 2009 to 2012, and later to actor José Loreto from 2015 to 2019, and the birth of her daughter, Bella, in April 2018.
Siblings
Débora has a brother named Júnior Nascimento, who pursues a career as a lawyer and maintains a low public profile compared to his sister’s fame in the entertainment industry.
Growing up in Suzano, the siblings shared a family environment shaped by their parents’ diverse cultural origins.
Career
Nascimento launched her acting career in 2007 with her debut in the telenovela Paraíso Tropical, where she made a cameo appearance as Elisa, and as the lead in the short film Cérbero directed by Gastão Coimbra.
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Her breakthrough came the following year with a role as Martina in the Hollywood blockbuster The Incredible Hulk, alongside Edward Norton, which brought her international exposure, and as Andréia Bijou in the telenovela Duas Caras.
She continued to build her television presence with notable parts in productions like Caminho das Índias in 2009, Avenida Brasil in 2012 as Tessália, Flor do Caribe in 2013 as Taís, Geração Brasil in 2014 as María Vergara, Êta Mundo Bom! in 2016 as Filomena, Segundo Sol in 2018, Verão 90 in 2019 as Gisela Ferreira Lima Mendes, and the Netflix series Olhar Indiscreto in 2023 as Miranda.
On the big screen, Nascimento has appeared in films such as Cidade Baixa in 2005, Besouro and Budapeste in 2009, O Inventor de Sonhos in 2012, Rio, I Love You in 2014, O Olho e a Faca in 2019, and Pacified in 2019 as Andrea, showcasing her versatility across genres.
Beyond acting, she provided the Brazilian voice dubbing for Jane in the 2014 animated film Tarzan and performed in theater with a role in The Little Mermaid in 2011, further demonstrating her range as a performer committed to diverse storytelling.
Accolades
Nascimento received further acclaim with nominations at the Contigo Awards, such as Best Supporting Actress in 2013 for Avenida Brasil and another nomination in 2008, highlighting her early impact in Brazilian television.
In 2019, Nascimento achieved a significant milestone by winning the Best Actress award at the 67th San Sebastian International Film Festival for her compelling portrayal in Pacified, a film that itself garnered multiple awards and nominations.
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