Some actors are remembered not by the loud names of films and characters played, but solely by the manner of the game. Maria de Mederius belongs to this category. In her filmography, you can find pictures of various genres, the plots of which have nothing to do with each other. But it’s worth seeing this talented actress in the frame and you can be sure that even if the picture itself does not make a big impression, there is something to see in the film.
Youth and career start
Maria de Mederiush was born on August 19, 1965 in Lisbon. Her father is a well-known musician and composer, and it was he who helped her daughter discover her talent. For the first time, Maria starred in a movie at the age of 15, after which she sometimes began to appear on the stage. Realizing that the film industry is her vocation, the girl went to study at the National School of Arts and Theater. After graduation, Maria de Medeirush moved to France (1984). It is in this country that she gets the first fairly large roles in the cinema. The films “The Monk and the Witch” and “The Bird” are known to viewers in many countries. In parallel, Maria manages to study and play in the theater. In 1990, the actress was invited to the shooting of the erotic melodrama "Henry and June." And the debut in an unusual genre was more than a success.
"Crime Story"
Today the whole world knows what Maria de Medeirush looks like, photos of the actress often appear in magazines and newspapers. But she became famous literally in one day. In 1994, the premiere of the film by the then famous director Quentin Tarantino “Pulp Fiction” (the alternative name is “Crime Story”) took place. Maria de Mederius plays the boxer’s wife in this picture. The role was one hundred percent successful for her, her heroine is childishly direct, naive and, in general, resembles a living doll. This film also starred Bruce Willis and John Travolta - already popular at that time, Hollywood actors. The project “Pulp Fiction”, despite its provocation and shocking, has become incredibly popular all over the world. Like other works of Tarantino, someone scolded this film, someone praised, but everyone watched without exception.
Film career and creative quest
In total, in the filmography of the actress, there are at least 117 roles in a variety of films, including in some tapes she plays "herself." Maria acts in various countries, willingly collaborates with new film studios and directors. She is valued for her ability to intuitively get used to a variety of images and interesting looks. Maria de Medeirush is medium in height - a little less than 170 centimeters, but at the same time she looks incredibly elegant and miniature. In addition to acting, the star tried herself as a director, screenwriter, editor, cameraman. Also, Maria de Mederius took place as a singer. In 2007, she recorded her first album, in which she used the compositions of famous Brazilian authors. It is noteworthy that this musical work was liked not only by the fans of the singer, but also by many music critics. In 2015, Maria celebrated her fiftieth anniversary, but she continues to work and does not think to retire, as she cannot imagine her life without creativity.