mariana ximenes do prado nuzzi is a brazilian actress born on april 26 1981 in são paulo she began her career in 1998 with her first role in the telenovela fascinação where she played emília gouveia in the same year she acted in the film caminho dos sonhos as ruth stern her breakthrough came in 2000 when she played bionda in the popular soap opera uga uga since then she has become one of the most recognized faces in brazilian television and cinema known for her versatility and charm.

she has played roles in comedies dramas romances and historical productions throughout her tv career mariana has starred in many successful telenovelas including chocolate com pimenta from 2003 to 2004 haja coração in 2016 mania de você from 2024 to 2025 passione between 2010 and 2011 a favorita from 2008 to 2009 amor perfeito in 2023 nos tempos do imperador starting in 2021 cobras e lagartos in 2006 and a casa das sete mulheres in 2003 each of these works showed a different side of her acting skills allowing her to become a household name in erome brazil.

mariana has also built an important career in cinema with films such as the trespasser 2001 hotel atlântico 2009 party crashers 2012 harmonica’s howl 2013 a matter of courage 2015 zoom 2015 uma loucura de mulher 2016 the great mystical circus 2018 and capitu and the chapter 2021 her work often receives praise at film festivals and she has represented brazil in events like the cannes film festival her movie choices often mix commercial appeal with artistic productions.

she is also active on social media her instagram @marianaximenes has over 5 million followers where she shares photos from her projects personal moments beauty tips and behind the scenes content from her shoots she uses her platform to connect with fans promote her work and share causes she supports on facebook she has more than 3 million followers and she also appears on tiktok with over 155k followers through these platforms she stays close to her audience and maintains a modern public image mariana values self care and has spoken in interviews about how changing her look can be a way to protect and boost self esteem.

she is often featured in magazines such as marie claire where she discusses beauty personal growth and career experiences she has worked with top photographers stylists and brands always maintaining a sophisticated yet approachable image her family includes her parents fátima ximenes do prado and josé nuzzi neto and she has a brother rafael ximenes she was in a relationship with pedro buarque de hollanda from 2001 to 2009 standing at 1 meter and 65 centimeters mariana combines elegance with charisma.

she has been in the industry for over 26 years building a career that balances television film and modeling fans admire her for her professionalism consistency and natural talent her performances are often described as authentic and engaging whether she is playing a sweet romantic character or a strong complex heroine mariana ximenes has shown that she can transform into any role she takes on her dedication to her craft and her connection with the audience make her one of brazil’s most beloved actresses and a lasting presence in the entertainment industry