Sonia Braga is a Brazilian actress best recognized in the English-speaking world for her roles in Kiss of the Spider Woman in 1985 and Moon over Parador in 1988. She is most known for her roles in The Cosby Show (1986), Alias (2005), and Fatima (2020).
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Sonia Braga |
| Nick Name | Sonia |
| Date Of Birth | June 08, 1950 |
| Age | 72 years old |
| Birthplace | Maringa, Parana, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Profession | Actress |
| Height | 5 feet 2 inches |
| Weight | 55 kg |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye color | Dark Brown |
| Net Worth | $60 million |
Sonia Braga Age & Early Life
Sonia Maria Compos Braga was born on June 8, 1950, in Maringa, Parana, Brazil, and is currently 72 years old. Barga is of Brazilian origin and of mixed heritage. Barga was born to parents Maria Jose Braga and Helio Fernando Ferraz Braga. She also has two younger brothers, Helio, and Julio Braga. She has two older sisters, Ana Braga, an actress, and Maria Braga.
They all relocated to Curitiba and eventually to Campinas, Sao Paulo. Her father died when he was eight years old. In the city of Sao Paulo, she had attended a convent school. She has not disclosed the name of her school to the local media. Sonia worked as a receptionist and typist at Buffet Torres, a wedding banquet and event catering establishment in Sao Paulo, when she was younger.
Sonia Braga Height & Weight
She has an hourglass figure, measures 5 feet 2 inches tall, and weighs 55 kg. Her bra, waist, and hip measurements are 34-24-36 inches, respectively. Her bra size is 34B, and she has black hair and dark brown eyes.
Sonia Braga’s Net Worth
How much is Sonia Braga’s net worth? Her whole fortune stems from her acting profession. She has not disclosed her yearly income, although her net worth is projected to be $60 million as of February 2024. She is one of the world’s wealthiest actresses.
Career
When she was 14 years old, she got a modest part in a children’s program and telecentres on TV Tupi. She then joined a theater troupe in Santo Andre, which is in the ABC district. At the age of 17, she makes her debut in Santo Andre with her performance George Dandin. She directed the first Brazilian production of the musical Hair in 1968. The next year, she starred in O Bandido da Luz Vermelha, as well as lesser parts in A Moreninha and Cleo e Daniel.
She appeared ten years later in A Menina do Veleiro Azul, a soap opera developed by Tv Excelsior but never aired. She rose to prominence after appearing in the television series Vila Sesamo. Sonia Braga became a sex legend after appearing in Gabriela, a telenovela based on the book Clove and Cinnamon, which was a great national and international sensation in 1975. She appeared in the 1976 film Dona Flor and Her Husbands. She then appeared in Gabriela in 1983. In the years thereafter, she has been in several hit films and television series.
She then appeared in the romantic drama film Angel Eyes in 2001. Barga returned to Globo’s drama Paginas do Vida. In 2010, Sonia starred in the episode A Adultera da Urca. In 2011, she took part in the Tapas & Beijos series. Braga also appears in the Marvel series Luke Cage on Netflix. She has achieved and made important contributions to the entertainment industry. In Indie Wire’s 2016 critics poll, she was chosen best actress. In 2020, the New York Times ranked her as number 24 on their list of the 25 Greatest Actors of the Twenty-First Century. Kiss of the Spider Women, The Rookie, Roosters, Two Deaths, Perfume, I Love You, Fogo Sobre Terra, Dancin’ Days, Chega Mais, The Man Who Broke 1000 Chains, and many more are among her films and television programs.
Sonia Braga Husband & Marriage
Who is Sonia Braga’s husband? Sonia Braga’s marital status is now single, and she is not dating anybody. She was also involved with actor Robert Redford. In 1970, she married her first husband, Arduino Colasanti. Unfortunately, they split up in 1976. After that, she married Antonio Guerreiro in 1976. They had a wonderful marriage, however they divorced in 1988. She has two lovely children.
