Naná Vasconcelos - Actor Profile

Naná Vasconcelos

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Updated: May 15, 2026
12Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 2, 1944
Birth Place: Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

Naná Vasconcelos Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Naná Vasconcelos reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Naná Vasconcelos's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Naná Vasconcelos's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Abry, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Naná Vasconcelos Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Naná Vasconcelos's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Abry (2003) movie poster
★10.0

Abry: At 84 years of age, Lúcia Rocha admitted herself to a hospital in São Paulo to undergo heart tests. Upon receiving the n

Abry

2003•Documentary
★9.5
Badi (2019) movie poster
★9.5

Badi: The personal trajectory and the international career of the singer, guitarist, and composer Badi Assad.

Badi

2019•Documentary
★8.0
Bahia de Todos os Sambas (1996) movie poster
★8.0

Bahia de Todos os Sambas: Between August 23 and 31, 1983, at the "Circo Massimo", in Rome, there was a musical event that brought together artists

Bahia de Todos os Sambas

1996•Documentary
★7.5
House 9 (2011) movie poster
★7.5

House 9: In the 1970s, in the midst of a military dictatorship, composer Jards Macalé and filmmaker Luiz Carlos Lacerda (Bigode)

House 9

2011•Documentary
★6.4
Born To Be Blind (2003) movie poster
★6.4

Born To Be Blind: Three blind sisters, Regina, Maria and Conceição, earn their living by singing in front of churches, in Brazil... They t

Born To Be Blind

2003•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Naná Vasconcelos has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Badi Himself Super Hit Similar →
2011 Daquele Instante em Diante Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2011 House 9 Self Super Hit Similar →
2010 Mozdzer (Solidarity of Arts. Gdansk. 2010) - Average Similar →
2007 Atabaque Nzinga - Flop Similar →
2005 Aboio Ele mesmo Flop Similar →
2003 Born To Be Blind Self (uncredited) Average Similar →
2003 Abry (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2001 Brazil's Maria Bethânia Self Flop Similar →
1996 Bahia de Todos os Sambas Self Super Hit Similar →
1978 It Is Not My Music - Average Similar →
1976 The Castaways of Turtle Island Musicien Brésilien Average Similar →

Naná Vasconcelos - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Naná Vasconcelos?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Naná Vasconcelos is "Abry" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Naná Vasconcelos acted in?

Naná Vasconcelos has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Naná Vasconcelos?

Other notable films include "Badi", "Bahia de Todos os Sambas", and "House 9".

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