Actor

Maria da Penha

Acting1945Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil

Biography

Maria da Penha Maia Fernandes is a Brazilian women's rights activist and pharmacist who fought for her attacker to be convicted. Maria da Penha has three daughters and is now a leader of movements defending women's rights in Brazil.

Details

Known for: Acting
Born: February 1, 1945
Age: 81
Place of birth: Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
Gender: Female
Also known as: Maria da Penha Maia Fernandes