Suely Franco - Actor Profile

Suely Franco

Acting
Updated: May 18, 2026
28Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 16, 1939
Birth Place: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

About Suely Franco

Suely Franco Mendes (Rio de Janeiro, October 16, 1939) is a Brazilian actress, singer, voice actress and comedian, prolific in cinema, theater and television since the late 1950s.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Suely Franco Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Suely Franco reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 28 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 54% of Suely Franco'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 Motel, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Suely Franco Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Suely Franco's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Motel (1974) movie poster
★9.0

Motel: Caseli, a young writer and teacher, creates in his imagination characters who would frequent a motel, the subject of the

Motel

1974•Comedy
★8.5
Minha Vida Em Suas Mãos (2001) movie poster
★8.5

Minha Vida Em Suas Mãos: After being fired from his job and have his unemployment insurance money robbed, a young man decides to become a robber

Minha Vida Em Suas Mãos

2001•Drama
★7.8
Unexplainable (2024) movie poster
★7.8

Unexplainable: The true story of Gabriel Montenegro, an 8-year-old soccer enthusiast diagnosed with a severe illness. His family must r

Unexplainable

2024•Drama
★7.8
Eu Fico Loko (2017) movie poster
★7.8

Eu Fico Loko: The biography of the Brazilian YouTuber Christian Figueiredo.

Eu Fico Loko

2017•Comedy
★7.7
My Mom Is a Character (2013) movie poster
★7.7

My Mom Is a Character: After another spat with her kids, Dona Hermínia decides to take some time off from them and hides away in her aunt's hou

My Mom Is a Character

2013•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Suely Franco has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Cartas para Deus Dona Dalva Flop Similar →
2025 Detetives do Prédio Azul (D.P.A.) 4: O Fantástico Reino de Ondion Vó Berta Hit Similar →
2025 Falas da Vida - Flop Similar →
2025 The Joy of Love - Flop Similar →
2024 Unexplainable Suelene Super Hit Similar →
2024 Horizonte - Flop Similar →
2024 Saideira Graça Average Similar →
2023 The Doorman Dona Alzira Average Similar →
2023 D.P.A. e a Biblioteca Banida Berta Flop Similar →
2023 Boil Sylvia Average Similar →
2022 Detetives do Prédio Azul 3: Uma Aventura no Fim do Mundo Vó Berta Average Similar →
2019 Music for Bleeding Hearts Alice Hit Similar →
2018 Detetives do Prédio Azul 2: O Mistério Italiano Vó Berta Super Hit Similar →
2018 Mulheres Alteradas Sogra de Keka Average Similar →
2017 D.P.A. Detetives do Prédio Azul - O Filme Vó Berta Hit Similar →
2017 The Cambridge Squatter Gilda Hit Similar →
2017 Eu Fico Loko Tatiana Super Hit Similar →
2016 My Mom Is a Character 2 Tia Zélia Super Hit Similar →
2015 Dona Flor e Seus 2 Maridos - O Filme Norma Hit Similar →
2015 Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: As Noivas de Copacabana - O Filme Julia Super Hit Similar →
2013 My Mom Is a Character Tia Zélia Super Hit Similar →
2011 An Extremely Nutty Teacher Tia Cida Hit Similar →
2004 Redeemer Tia de Célio Hit Similar →
2003 Cristina Wants to Get Married Eunice Average Similar →
2002 Darling Stranger Roma Average Similar →
2001 Minha Vida Em Suas Mãos Inês Super Hit Similar →
1974 Motel Lazinha Super Hit Similar →
1968 Dois na Lona Cousin Flop Similar →

Suely Franco - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Suely Franco?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Suely Franco is "Motel" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Suely Franco acted in?

Suely Franco has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Suely Franco?

Other notable films include "Minha Vida Em Suas Mãos", "Unexplainable", and "Eu Fico Loko".

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