Betty Faria

Biography

Elisabeth Maria Silva de Faria known professionally as Betty Faria (born May 8, 1941 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian actress. She is best known for her interpretation of the title character in the 1989 telenovela Tieta. She (co-won with Zezé Motta on Night Angels) the award for best actress at the 1987 Gramado Film Festival for "Anjos do Arrabalde" (or "Angels of the Outskirts").

== Personal life == She was brought up as a Christian and later converted to Nichiren Buddhism in 1996.

== Selected filmography == Bye Bye Brasil (1979) Subway to the Stars (1987) The Story of Fausta (1988) Tieta (1989) Perfume de Gardênia (1992) A Indomada (1997) Suave Veneno (1999) América (2005) Alma Gêmea (2005) Duas Caras (2007) Uma Rosa com Amor (2010) Avenida Brasil (2012) Casa da Mãe Joana 2 (2013) A Dona do Pedaço (2019) Salve-se Quem Puder (2020) Volta por Cima (2024)

== References ==

== External links == Betty Faria at IMDb