Marjorie Dias de Oliveira, professionally known as Marjorie Estiano, is a Brazilian actress and singer-songwriter born on March 8, 1982, in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.
She grew up as the second child in a family of three siblings, with parents Eurandir Lima de Oliveira and Marilene Dias guiding her early life.
Estiano pursued her passion for the arts from a young age, studying Scenic Arts at the Escola Estadual do Paraná and later dedicating two years to music studies at the Faculdade Paulista de Artes in São Paulo.
After honing her skills, she relocated to São Paulo and eventually Rio de Janeiro, where she attended the TV Globo Actor’s Workshop, marking the beginning of her professional journey in entertainment.
Siblings
Marjorie has one sibling, Ellen Dias de Oliveira.
Marjorie’s upbringing in a close-knit family in Curitiba influenced her grounded perspective, but beyond the basic, little else has been shared publicly.
Career
Estiano’s career took off in the early 2000s with her breakthrough role as Natasha in the popular teen soap opera Malhação on TV Globo, where she appeared from 2004 to 2006 after starting with smaller parts in 2003.
She quickly transitioned to leading roles in telenovelas, portraying complex characters like Marina in Páginas da Vida in 2006, the vengeful protagonist Maria Paula in Duas Caras from 2007 to 2008, and Tônia in Caminho das Índias in 2009.
Her versatility shone in subsequent projects, including Manuela in A Vida da Gente in 2011, the determined Laura in Lado a Lado from 2012 to 2013, the antagonistic Cora in Império from 2014 to 2015, and the dedicated doctor Carolina Alencar in the medical drama Sob Pressão, which ran from 2017 to 2021 and spawned a film adaptation in 2016.
Estiano also ventured into miniseries, playing Angélica in Eu Que Amo Tanto in 2014, Mariana in Ligações Perigosas in 2016, Ruth in Fim in 2023, and she is set to portray Ângela Diniz in the upcoming Ângela Diniz: Assassinada e Condenada in 2025.
In film, she delivered standout performances as young Bibiana in Time and the Wind in 2013, Giovanna in Apneia in 2014, Beatriz in Justice in 2016, Ana in Good Manners in 2017, Emília in Entre Irmãs in 2017, Dani in Todo Clichê do Amor in 2018, and the titular role in Beatriz in 2019.
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Parallel to her acting, Estiano built a music career, debuting with her self-titled album in 2005 under Universal Music, which achieved platinum status thanks to hits like Você Sempre Será and Por Mais Que Eu Tente.
She followed with a live DVD in 2005 and the album Flores, Amores e Blábláblá in 2007.
After a break, she released Oito in 2014 with Tratore, blending pop and rock influences, and embarked on several tours from 2005 to 2014.
Her theater work dates back to 1997, with notable roles in productions like Lisístrata, A Raposa e as Uvas, Clarice—earning her a Best Actress award in 1999—Corte Seco from 2009 to 2010, Inverno da Luz Vermelha in 2011, O Desaparecimento do Elefante from 2012 to 2013, Fluxorama from 2016 to 2017, and Os Sete Afluentes do Rio Ota in 2019, showcasing her range across dramatic and experimental works.
Accolades
Estiano burst onto the scene with early wins like Revelation Actress at PopTV – UOL in 2004, Best Actress in a Leading Role at the IV Prêmio Jovem Brasileiro in 2005, and Song of the Year for Você Sempre Será at Melhores do Ano – Domingão do Faustão in 2005.
She also received Singer Revelation honors from Trophy Leão Lobo, Meus Prêmios Nick, and Prêmio Multishow de Música Brasileira in 2005 and 2006.
Her television work earned her Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Páginas da Vida at Prêmio Minha Novela in 2006, Best Actress in a Leading Role at Arte Qualidade Brasil for Inverno da Luz Vermelha in 2011, Best Protagonist at Caras-Digital for A Vida da Gente in 2011, and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at Prêmio Quem de Televisão in 2011.
Estiano’s chemistry with co-stars was recognized with Best Romantic Couple at Prêmio Noveleiros for Lado a Lado in 2012.
Her theater prowess shone with Best Actress in a Supporting Role at Aplauso Brasil for O Desaparecimento do Elefante in 2013.
Her role in Sob Pressão brought a wave of awards, including Best Actress in a Series at Notícias da TV, Melhores do Ano – Domingão do Faustão, Prêmio F5, and Prêmio Contigo! de TV in 2017.
She also won Best Actress in a Series at 12º FIESP/SESI-SP and APCA in 2018 and received an International Emmy nomination for Best Actress in 2019.
In film, she won Best Actress in a Supporting Role at Festival de Cinema do Rio for Good Manners in 2017 and at 15º Zinegoak – Bilbao Film Festival in 2018.
She has earned additional nominations across categories such as Best Actress at Prêmio Extra de Televisão in 2012 and 2013, Prêmio Contigo! de TV in 2013, and Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro in 2018, reflecting her consistent excellence and impact in the industry.
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