Bruna Marquezine, born Bruna Reis Maia on August 4, 1995, in Duque de Caxias, a suburb of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a renowned Brazilian actress, filmmaker, and model.
She holds dual Brazilian and Italian citizenship, adopting the professional surname Marquezine in tribute to her paternal grandmother of Italian descent.
Marquezine rose to fame as a child actress and has since become one of Brazil’s most prominent entertainment figures, transitioning from telenovelas to international films.
Siblings
Bruna has one sibling, a younger sister named Luana Marquezine, also known as Luana Maia.
The sisters share a close relationship, often seen together in family photos and social media posts, though Luana prefers to stay away from the public spotlight compared to her famous older sister.
Their family moved from Duque de Caxias to Barra da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro when Bruna was nine years old.
Luana has occasionally appeared alongside Bruna at events and celebrations, highlighting the strong bond between them.
Career
Marquezine’s acting career began at a young age. She first appeared on television in 2000 as a child interviewer on the program Gente Inocente.
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Her breakthrough came in 2003 with the telenovela Mulheres Apaixonadas, where she played the memorable character Salete, earning national recognition.
This was followed by roles in films like Xuxa Abracadabra and prominent parts in telenovelas such as América (2005), where she portrayed a visually impaired girl, and Cobras & Lagartos (2006).
Over the years, she took on diverse roles, including her first protagonist part in Negócio da China (2008) and challenging characters in Salve Jorge (2012) and Em Família (2014).
In 2018, she played the villainous Catarina in Deus Salve o Rei, a role that required significant physical transformation.
After ending her long-term contract with TV Globo in 2020, Marquezine expanded into streaming and international cinema, starring in the Netflix series Maldivas (2022) and making her Hollywood debut as Jenny Kord in the DC film Blue Beetle (2023).
She has also ventured into directing and continues to work on projects like the upcoming film Velhos Bandidos (2025).
Accolades
Early in her career, Marquezine won Best Child Actress at the Melhores do Ano awards multiple times (2003, 2005, 2008) for roles in Mulheres Apaixonadas, América, and Negócio da China.
She received the Troféu Imprensa for Best Newcomer in 2004 and the prestigious Medalha Tiradentes in 2005 for her portrayal in América.
Marquezine has been recognized by Prêmio Contigo with wins and nominations, including for Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress in various telenovelas.
In later years, she earned accolades such as Inspiration of the Year at Meus Prêmios Nick (2020), Best National Actress at the Sesc Best Films Festival (2021) for Vou Nadar Até Você, and multiple MTV Millennial Awards for style and hosting.
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