Barbara Paz is a highly acclaimed and award-winning Brazilian actress, producer, and director, renowned for her extensive and diverse career in the entertainment industry.
With over 25 plays to her credit, she has had the opportunity to perform in a wide range of productions, showcasing her impressive acting abilities and versatility, from the works of Oscar Wilde to Tennessee Williams.
In addition to her successful acting career, Paz is also a popular television star, under a permanent contract with TV Globo, solidifying her status as a household name in Brazil.
Her outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment have been recognized by the Ministry of Culture, which awarded her the prestigious Medalha do Cavalheiro - Knight's Medal in 2013.
As a director and producer, Paz has worked on numerous television programs and shorts, including the critically acclaimed Conversa com Ele - Conversation with Him (2019) and Ato - The Act (2020).
In 2019, Paz published the book Mr Babenco, which was met with great success, inspiring her to create her first feature-length documentary, BABENCO - TELL ME WHEN I DIE.
The documentary premiered at the 2019 Venice Film Festival, where it won the Best Documentary award in the official Venice Classics competition, and went on to win the same prize at MIFF 2020 (Mumbai, India) and FICVINA 2020.
