Brazilian actress Martini Gendira (films "Roads of India", "So Destined by the Stars") became popular after the role of Zoraide in the series "Clone". In addition, the woman is quite famous among the writers. Engaged in scriptwriting and directorial work.
Personal information
Martini Gendira Lusia Laliya was born in the Brazilian town of Santos in 1945. The life of a writer, playwright and actress turned out to be complex and ambiguous. The character of a woman can be called domineering and tough.
She will never ignore the remarks in her direction, she will always find a worthy answer. Information about the actress is very small. This is due to the fact that she does not like to communicate with the press. Such an event can happen only if the journalist is well acquainted with her.
But if you still get an interview with Martini and bring her into a frank conversation, you can hear extremely unflattering words about many famous people, and not only from Brazil. The actress does not care about titles and statuses, only facts and her own view of things.
Despite the fact that Gendira did not play a single major role in the movie, her merits are highly valued in Brazil. This is not only about critics, but also about ordinary viewers. She has done a lot to develop the theater and raise the general level of culture in her country.
Theatre
Photo Gendira Martini just can not be found on the pages of publications devoted to film and television. And all because the actress herself does not consider herself as such. She is devoted to the theater with all her heart.
Almost 40 years Gendira gave theatrical work. As a leading woman, she was rarely seen. But she won some fame and respect from colleagues for writing many plays. Some of them were successful and collected sold out for decades.
Martini Gendira is an independent person. Even the Globo company, with which it has been working for more than one year, makes all concessions. Gendy herself chooses roles and projects that are of interest to her. Also, producers pay for an apartment in Rio de Janeiro so that the actress can work quietly.
TV Series Activities
The beginning of the acting career of Martini Gendira fell at the end of the 80s. Her friend and admirer of talent Gloria Perez was invited to the shooting of the television series "Clone". She persuaded Martini to star with her.
Gendira decided to try and got the role of Zoraide - the mother of the main character. The character was the exact opposite of Jandy herself. Zorayde is a gentle and compromise woman who always makes concessions for the sake of children. She will find advice and a kind word for everyone.
On the streets, they began to recognize a woman by sight. People expressed their desire to be like Zoraida. To this, the actress with an invariable smile replied that she herself would not mind being like her.
The director of the series Jaime Monjardin was delighted with the game Martini throughout the filming process. He invited the actress to almost all of his projects. So, Gendira participated in the projects "America", "House of 7 Women" and the full-length film "Olga".
Gendira Martini, whose biography in the theater and cinema has more than 40 years, starred in 23 television films. One of the first was the tape: “Iron Hand”, “How to Marry Successfully,” “Trouble at School,” “Happiness,” and “Cinderella on Call.” The latest works include films: "Stars", "The Marriage of Romeo and Juliet", "Save Me, St. George."
A family
Martini Gendira has been happily married for over 20 years. Her husband Marcus Vianna Caruso hails from Sao Paulo. He is 7 years younger than his wife.
The acquaintance of two congenial people took place on the set of the next series, where the scriptwriter was Marcus. Upon learning that the famous playwright is on the set, he asked Gendira to help in writing the play. The woman agreed and read the script. The answer was in her usual manner: "What is this? Your ugliness cannot be called a script. It looks more like a bad joke!"
It was after this embarrassment that Marcus and Gendira began to work together. Over the years of collaboration, their creative tandem has created many plays and scripts. Some of them have been awarded various national prizes. So, the play "Vile poverty" was successfully staged on many stages in Brazil. According to her script, the popular television series "Brave People" was shot.
Long cooperation has led talented playwrights to legitimize relations. During the marriage, the couple had two daughters, who already have their own families.
Gendira Martinez can be called held both in terms of her favorite work, and in her personal life.