Maria Vieira, a talented and renowned Portuguese actress, entered this world on March 2, 1957, bringing with her a spark of creativity and a passion for the performing arts.
She embarked on her illustrious acting career at the now-defunct Teatro Adóque, making her debut in the play "Paga as Favas" in the year 1981.
Notable Television Collaborations and Appearances
Maria Fernanda's television career began with a fruitful collaboration with Júlio Isidro on the popular program "Festa é Festa". This marked the start of a long-standing professional relationship with the renowned comedian Herman José, with whom she went on to appear in numerous shows throughout her career.
Some of her most notable appearances with Herman José include the 1984 comedy series "Hermanias", the 1987 sketch comedy "Humor de Perdição", the 1989 production "Casino Royal", the 1990 crime drama "Crime na Pensão Estrelinha", and the 2000-2006 series "Herman SIC". She also starred alongside Herman José in the 2001 drama "Serafim Saudade - o regresso do herói" and the 2002 comedy-drama "O Fabuloso Destino de Diácono Remédios".
In addition to her work with Herman José, Maria Fernanda also made a name for herself in other television productions. She appeared alongside Carlos Cruz in the 1985 comedy series "1, 2, 3", and starred in the 1990 variety show "Grande Noite" directed by Filipe La Féria. Her other notable appearances include the 1991 drama "Alentejo sem Lei" directed by João Canijo, and the 1993 comedy series "Encontros Imediatos", which marked her debut as a presenter.
In recent years, Maria Fernanda has continued to work in television, participating in sketches for the RTP's afternoon talk show "Portugal no Coração" alongside other actors from 2007 to 2008.
Notable theater director collaborations throughout her illustrious career have been numerous and varied, with the likes of Francisco Nicholson, a renowned Portuguese theater director, and Filipe La Féria, a Portuguese playwright and director, both playing significant roles in her professional development. Additionally, she has had the privilege of working alongside the esteemed Fernando Gomes, a prominent Portuguese theater director, and the accomplished António Pires, a Portuguese playwright and director. Furthermore, her work has also been influenced by the expertise of Mário Viegas, a Portuguese theater director known for his innovative approach to storytelling.
She is a co-author of several notable literary works, including the books "Viagens da Parrachita" (2004),"As Minhas Viagens" (2005),and "Às Voltas com o Mundo" (2006),which she collaborated on with her husband, Fernando Rocha, in a creative partnership that showcases their shared passion for storytelling and exploration.
She embarked on a notable acting venture in Brazil, assuming the role of Aurora in the literary adaptation of Miguel Falabella's acclaimed novel "Negócio da China". This impressive performance showcased her remarkable range and versatility as an actress. She would later go on to take on the character of Brites in another notable novel, "Aquele Beijo" also penned by Miguel Falabella.
