Thalma De Freitas
Actress, singer and songwritter
Credit: José de Hollanda
Thalma de Freitas is an actress, singer, and songwriter, recognized as a major name in Brazil’s cultural scene. With a career spanning more than two decades, Thalma has stood out across television, film, and theater, winning audiences over with her versatility and charisma.
With more than 20 television credits, she achieved nationwide popularity with memorable roles in Globo’s “Laços de Família” (2000), “O Clone” (2001), “Kubanacan” (2003), and “Bang Bang” (2005). Among her most recent projects, Thalma is part of the cast of “Dona Beja” (HBO Max) and “Histórias (Im)Possíveis” (Globo).
“My Penguin Friend” is her lastest feature project, in which she played the character Calista alongside Jean Reno. Thalma also distinguished herself as Maria da Ajuda in “As Filhas do Vento” (2004), for which she won the Best Supporting Actress award at the Gramado Film Festival, and as Ana in “O Xangô de Baker Street” (2001).
In theater, she has worked with renowned directors such as Michel Melamed, Grace Passô, Jorge Fernando, and Augusto Boal, cementing her reputation as a dynamic stage artist.
Thalma lived in the United States, where she took part in local productions and worked in other countries as well, bringing her talent—and Brazilian culture—beyond national borders. Now back in Brazil, she continues to captivate and inspire through her work in film and television, dedicating herself to new national projects.