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Gabriela DuarteActress
Date of Birth: 15.04.1974
Country:  Brazil |
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Biography of Gabriela Duarte
Born in Brazil, Gabriela Duarte is a renowned Brazilian actress. She is the daughter of Regina Duarte and businessman Marcos Flávio Cunha Franco. Gabriela has two brothers: André, her biological brother, and João Ricardo, her half-brother.
Early Life and Career
From a young age, Gabriela took acting lessons. In 1983, she starred alongside her mother in the film "The Unlucky Bandit". However, her true debut came in 1989 when she participated in the Brazilian TV show "Top Model". In 1995, Gabriela took part in the remake of the series "The Brothers Coragem", where she played the same role as her mother, Regina Duarte, did in 1970. She then appeared in "Life as It Is", a TV show based on the work of Brazilian playwright Nelson Rodrigues. In 1997, Duarte gained immense popularity for her role as Maria Eduarda in the series "For the Sake of Love". This character sparked a lot of controversy among viewers, with many disliking her so much that several websites were created with the sentiment "I hate Eduarda". In 1999, Gabriela portrayed the role of Chiquinha Gonzaga, the first Brazilian female composer, in the series "The Music of Her Soul". Her mother, Regina Duarte, played the same character in her older years.
Career Break and Comeback
After this, Gabriela took a break from her career. In 2005, she accepted an offer to play Simone in the series "America", where she starred alongside the main character Tião, played by Murilo Benício. In 2007, Duarte played Miriam in the series "The Seven Sins" and received recognition from the public. Miriam, a school director, fought against racial and social prejudices and believed in improving public education. In 2008, she appeared in the show "Casos e Acasos" by Globo. After three years of minor roles, she starred as Jessica in the series "Passion". She brilliantly portrayed her character, a capricious and jealous nymphomaniac. This role marked a turning point in her career and left comparisons with her mother behind. In 2011, she participated in the show "Fantasia" in a special episode prepared for Father's Day. In 2013, she returned to the cinema with the comedy "Mato sem Cachorro" and had a cameo role in the series "Love to Life". In 2016, she played Suzana in the series "The Law of Love", where she once again played the same character as her mother Regina but in different ages. In 2018, Gabriela appeared in the series "Orgulho e Paixão" as the villain Juliette.
Personal Life
Gabriela Duarte was in a relationship with model Fabio Girardelli for five years. In 2002, she married photographer Jairo Goldflus. They have a daughter named Manuela, born on August 18, 2006, and a son named Frederico, born on December 17, 2011.
