Birth Name: Hermila Roberta Pires Guedes
Birth Date: 1980-11-07
Birth Place: Cabrobó, Pernambuco, Brazil
Details
Alternate Names: 에르밀라 게지스
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances:
Most Important Roles: - Federal Bank Heist (2011) as Carla
- Love for Sale (2006) as Hermila (Suely)
- Boca (2010) as Alaíde
- Once Upon a Time Veronica (2012) as Verônica
- Dinho (2023) as Lia
- Happy Desert (2007) as Pâmela
- Ponto Final (2011) as Mulher
- Francisco Brennand (2012) as Narrator
- The Great Kilapy (2012) as Francisca
- Cinema, Aspirins and Vultures (2005) as Jovelina
Career Highlights: - Federal Bank Heist (2011)
- Love for Sale (2006)
- Boca (2010)
- Once Upon a Time Veronica (2012)
- Dinho (2023)
- Happy Desert (2007)
- Ponto Final (2011)
- Francisco Brennand (2012)
- The Great Kilapy (2012)
- Cinema, Aspirins and Vultures (2005)
Awards
Awards: - Won Best Actress (2006)
- Won Cinema Brazil Grand Prize - Best Supporting Actress (Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante) (2021)
- Nominated for 1 Cinema Brazil Grand Prize - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2013)
- Won Cinema Brazil Grand Prize - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2008)
- Nominated for 1 Cinema Brazil Grand Prize - Best Supporting Actress (Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante) (2008)
- Nominated for 1 Cinema Brazil Grand Prize - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2007)
- Won Best Actress (2006)
- Won Calunga Trophy - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2012)
- Won APCA Trophy - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2013)
- Won APCA Trophy - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2007)
- Won Première Brazil - Best Actress (2006)
- Nominated for 1 Jury Award - Best Supporting Actress (Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante) (2012)
- Won Jury Award - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2007)
- Nominated for 1 Prêmio Qualidade - Television: Best Actress in a Series or Special Project (Televisão: Melhor Atriz de Série ou Projeto Especial) (2009)
- Nominated for 1 Prêmio Qualidade - Television: Most Promising Actress (Televisão: Melhor Atriz Revelação) (2008)
- Nominated for 1 Prêmio Qualidade - Best Supporting Actress (Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante) (2006)
- Won Jury Award - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2006)
- Won Critics Award - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2007)
- Won Audience Award - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2007)
- Nominated for 1 ACIE Award - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2013)
Full Biography
Hermila Guedes is a highly acclaimed Brazilian actress known for her raw, naturalistic performances and her significant contributions to the "Cinema Pernambucano" movement. Born on November 7, 1980, in Cabrobó, Pernambuco, she initially pursued studies in tourism before discovering her passion for acting through theater and short films.
Her breakout role came in 2006 with the critically acclaimed film "Love for Sale" (O Céu de Suely), directed by Karim Aïnouz. Her portrayal of Suely, a young mother who raffles herself off to escape her stagnant life, earned her widespread international recognition and numerous "Best Actress" awards, including honors at the Havana Film Festival and the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival.
Throughout her career, Guedes has balanced high-profile television projects with independent cinema. She gained further fame in Brazil through her roles in series such as "Força-Tarefa" and the soap opera "Amor à Vida". She is also noted for her collaboration with director Claudio Assis in the film "Baixio das Bestas" (2006).
