Sônia Braga
ActingAbout Sônia Braga
Sônia Maria Campos Braga (born June 8, 1950) is a Brazilian actress. She's known for her Golden Globe Award–nominated performances in Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985) and Moon over Parador (1988). She received a BAFTA Award nomination in 1981 for Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (first released in 1976). She was nominated for an Emmy Award and a third Golden Globe Award for her role in for the 1994 television film The Burning Season. In 2020, The New York Times ranked her #24 in its list of the 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sônia Braga reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Sônia Braga's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sônia Braga remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaos, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Sônia Braga Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sônia Braga's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sônia Braga.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The First Omen | Sister Silva | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Pictures of Ghosts | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Shotgun Wedding | Renata Ortiz | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Babenco: Tell Me When I Die | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Fatima | Sister Lucia | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Bacurau no Mapa | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Jesus Rolls | Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Bacurau | Domingas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaos | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Wonder | Grans | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Aquarius | Clara | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Emoticon | Sonia | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Wine of Summer | Eliza | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Invisible World | Segment "Kreuko" | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Ordained | Magalys | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Meddling Mom | Carmen Vega | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | An Invisible Sign | Mom | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Lope: The Outlaw | Paquita | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Tangled Web: Making Kiss of the Spider Woman | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Hottest State | Mrs. Garcia | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Bordertown | Teresa Casillas | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Sea of Dreams | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School | Tina | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Testosterone | Pablo's mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Empire | Iris | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Posthumous Memories | Marcela | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Angel Eyes | Josephine Pogue | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Judge | Lily Acosta | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Perfume | Irene Mancini | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter | Quixtla | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Money Play$ | Irene | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Tieta of Agreste | Antonieta Esteves Cantarelli (Tieta) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Two Deaths | Ana Puscasu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Burning Season | Regina de Carvalho | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Roosters | Juana Morales | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Last Prostitute | Loah | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Rookie | Liesl | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Moon Over Parador | Madonna | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Milagro Beanfield War | Ruby Archuleta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains | Emily Del Pino Pacheco | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Kiss of the Spider Woman | Leni Lamaison / Marta / Spider Woman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Patriamada | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Gabriela | Gabriela | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | I Love You | Maria | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Lady on the Bus | Solange | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands | Dona Flor 'Florípides' Guimarães | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Devil's Hour | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Cleo e Daniel | Sandra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | A Moreninha | Carolina, a Moreninha | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Red Light Bandit | Victim (as Sonia Braga) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Sônia Braga - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sônia Braga?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sônia Braga is "Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaos" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Sônia Braga acted in?
Sônia Braga has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sônia Braga?
Other notable films include "Tangled Web: Making Kiss of the Spider Woman", "Pictures of Ghosts", and "Wonder".