Denise Fraga

Denise Fraga is a Brazilian actress, producer, and columnist born in Rio de Janeiro on October 15, 1964. Her career began in the theater in the 1980s with Grupo Tapa, and she made her professional debut in 1985 in 'Conto de Inverno'. She transitioned to film in 1986 with 'Com Licença, Eu Vou à Luta', and subsequently appeared in 'Bambolê' (1987) as Amália, marking her entry into television. Early roles included appearances in ‘Barriga de Aluguel’ (1990), ‘A, E, I, O... Urca’ (1990), and ‘TV Pirata’ (1990–92).

Fraga gained significant recognition for her portrayal of Olímpia in the comedy play 'Trair e Coçar É só Começar' from 1989 to 1995. Throughout the 1990s, she continued acting in various roles, including Ritinha in ‘Barriga de Aluguel’ (1990), Olga in ‘Éramos Seis’ (1994), Natália in ‘Sangue do Meu Sangue’ (1995), and Cousin Bazilio (1998). She starred in 'Por Trás do Pano' (1999), a film that garnered international acclaim and earned her the Grande Otelo award, as well as best actress awards at the Gramado and Havana Film Festivals. Her work also included roles in ‘O Auto da Compadecida’ (2000) and 'Uga-Uga' (2000).

Denise Fraga’s career has continued with diverse roles, including Cristina in ‘Cristina Quer Casar’ (2003), Lydia in ‘The Sign of the City’ (2007), Norma in ‘Norma’ (2009), and Camila in ‘As Melhores Coisas do Mundo’ (2010), for which she won the Prêmio Guarani. She has also received a Prêmio APCA and two Prêmios Qualidade Brasil for her performance in 'A Alma Boa de Setsuan' (2008). Recent appearances include ‘Hoje’ (2011), earning her an APCA award and a Candango Trophy, ‘Kissing Game’ (2020), and ‘Um Lugar ao Sol’ (2021) where she returned to a fixed telenovela role after 25 years. In 2021, she was nominated for the Grande Otelo for her performance in 'Música para Morrer de Amor'. Currently, she is also a columnist for Crescer magazine.