Category Archives: Afro-Brazilian women
In memoriam: Thereza Santos (1930-2012) – The life of a warrior
Last week on December 19th, the struggle for black liberation lost a great warriors: Thereza Santos. Because she was Brazilian from a Portuguese-speaking country, the vast majority of people who … Continue reading
Actress Raquel Villar of Rio de Janeiro – Photo Gallery
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Actress Raquel Villar of Rio de Janeiro – Photo Gallery 2
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The women of the NGO Estimativa: Overcoming invisibility
by Fabiana Oliveira Re.Fem: rapper and videographer A group of women from the periphery of Rio de Janeiro came together using art to inform and protest against all forms of violence … Continue reading
Actress Nanda Lisboa of Salvador, Bahia – Photo Gallery 1
Actress Nanda Lisboa of Salvador, Bahia, BrazilSee more photos below For more photos of Nanda, click here
Actress Nanda Lisboa of Salvador, Bahia – Photo Gallery 2
Actress Nanda Lisboa of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil More photos below For more photos of Nanda, click here
Sheron Menezes photo gallery
Actress Sheron Menezes, from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul currently residing in Rio de Janeiro To know a little about her, click here
Elza Soares: “Brazil’s Tina Turner and Celia Cruz; the BBC’s “Singer of the Millenium.”
Described as “an explosive mixture of Tina Turner with Celia Cruz,” by Time Out magazine, the main cultural guide of London, Elza Soares (da Conceição) is today an icon of … Continue reading
Milleny Macedo of Rio de Janeiro
From the Realengo neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, model Milleny Macedo Height: 175cm/5´9” Eyes: Dark Brown Hair: Dark Brown Measurements: Bust-85cm/33 – Waist -67cm /26 – Hips-80cm /31 More photos … Continue reading
"Meu Alvo" music video: Brazilian Soul music from Donna Liu
Beginning her career in 1996 singing gospel music in various evangelical churches in Salvador, Bahia, Donna Liu, singer and composer, presents innovative and inspiring compositions to an audience that craves … Continue reading
Clad in lingerie, dancer/model/actress Quitéria Chagas struts through the Rio neighborhood of Madureira
The Rio de Janeiro of Madureira smiled and paused to see Quitéria Chagas sashay through the streets with all her beauty on full display. Since returning to her post in … Continue reading
Clad in lingerie, dancer/model/actress Quitéria Chagas struts through the Rio neighborhood of Madureira (part 2)
For the first part of this photo session, see here. You might also like:Quitéria Chagas: Beautiful and intelligent (interview) Carnaval in Brazil is here!! Janaína from Rio de Janeiro Rio actress/dancer … Continue reading
Actress Jéssica Barbosa: see photo gallery 2 and trailer of film debut in Capoeira movie, Besouro
Actress Jéssica Barbosa is from the northeastern state of Bahia and was born in the city of Feira de Santana. She is best known for playing the role of Dinorá … Continue reading
Actress Jéssica Barbosa: see photo gallery and short video clip
Actress Jéssica Barbosa is from the northeastern state of Bahia and was born in the city of Feira de Santana. She is best known for playing the role of Dinorá … Continue reading
