Maria de Medeiros - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 19, 1965 |
|---|---|
| Age | 60 |
| Birthplace | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Maria de Medeiros's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Her role as Fabienne in 'Pulp Fiction' (1994), as well as her performances in European films and her work as a director and musician. |
Intro
Maria de Medeiros is a Portuguese actress, director, and singer best known internationally for her role as Fabienne in Quentin Tarantino's film 'Pulp Fiction.' She has also had a prolific career in European cinema and has been recognized for her work as a filmmaker and musician.
Early Life & Background
Maria de Medeiros was born on August 19, 1965, in Lisbon, Portugal. She comes from an artistic family, with her father being the composer and conductor António Victorino de Almeida. She moved to France at a young age and later studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur d'Art Dramatique in Paris, beginning her acting career in both theater and film.
Career Highlights
- Played Fabienne in 'Pulp Fiction' (1994).
- Portrayed Anaïs Nin in 'Henry & June' (1990).
- Won the Coppa Volpi for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival for 'Two Brothers, My Sister' (1994).
- Directed 'Capitães de Abril' (2000), a film about the Portuguese Carnation Revolution.
- Released several music albums as a singer.
Trivia
- She is fluent in Portuguese, French, English, Spanish, and Italian.
- She was awarded the honor of Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in France.
FAQs
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Maria de Medeiros is 60 years old.
Maria de Medeiros was born the 19 August 1965.
Lisbon, Portugal.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 19th, 1965, in brief:
- Historical events: The Auschwitz trials, held in Frankfurt, Germany, concluded on August 19, 1965. These trials were significant in bringing Nazi war criminals to justice and highlighted the atrocities committed during the Holocaust. The proceedings were a pivotal moment in post-war Germany's reckoning with its past.
- Day of the week: August 19th, 1965 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: I Got You Babe by Sonny & Cher
- #1 UK song: Help! by The Beatles
- Popular movie: The Sound of Music directed by Robert Wise
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