Sara Antunes
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Sara Antunes (born Sara Antunes de Oliveira) is a prominent Brazilian actress, director, and playwright known for her versatile performances across film, television, and theater. She was born on April 3, 1982, in São Paulo, Brazil.
Antunes' artistic journey began early, as she started acting at the age of 10. She later solidified her craft by attending the prestigious School of Dramatic Art (EAD/USP) and earning a bachelor's degree in Philosophy from the University of São Paulo (USP). Her academic background often informs her creative work, which frequently explores themes of memory and social history.
In television, she gained significant recognition for her role as Márcia Torres Soares in the 2019 Globo series Second Call (Segunda Chamada), a drama set in the challenging environment of adult education in public schools. Her career also includes notable roles in series like All the Women in the World (Todas as Mulheres do Mundo) and films such as the award-winning Deslembro (2018). Beyond acting, she is a celebrated playwright; she received the APCA Award for Best Playwright for her work Voz de Vó (2023) and has been a founding member of influential theater groups in São Paulo, including Grupo XIX de Teatro.
