Biography
Who is Marina Ruy Barbosa?
Early life and family
Marina Souza Ruy Barbosa was born in the Gávea neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro on June 30, 1995. She grew up as an only child in Brazil. Her family history includes a famous connection to the country, as she is the great-great-great-granddaughter of the politician and writer Ruy Barbosa from Bahia.
Although she shares a surname with the screenwriter Benedito Ruy Barbosa, the two are not related. Marina Ruy Barbosa spent time at the Museu Casa Ruy Barbosa in Botafogo, which was the former residence of her great-great-grandfather. During a visit there, she demonstrated her musical ability by playing Beethoven on a piano once owned by her great-grandmother, Maria Augusta.
How Marina became famous
The career of Marina began as a child actress. One of her first major roles was playing the character Mylla, a Viking princess, in the film Xuxa e o Tesouro da Cidade Perdida. For this part, she learned Swedish to perform her lines. She also appeared in the children's play Chapeuzinho Vermelho - O Musical in 2005 at the Teatro dos Grandes Atores and Teatro do Leblon.
She gained significant recognition through her work in various telenovelas. Her role as Sabina in Belíssima led to her becoming an exclusive artist for Rede Globo. She also appeared in productions such as Começar de Novo, Sete Pecados, and Escrito nas Estrelas. In the series Escrito nas Estrelas, she played a student named Vanessa and even helped design the zipper earrings that became a fashion trend.
Career highlights and modeling
Marina Ruy Barbosa achieved great success with her role as Maria Isis in the telenovela Império, which earned her a Contigo Television Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also starred in Totalmente Demais, a production that received an International Emmy nomination. In 2011, she played the character Alice in Morde & Assopra, a role that received praise from several media critics.
Beyond acting, she is a prominent figure in the fashion and beauty industries. She is often cited as a style reference in Brazil and is frequently included in lists of elegant women. In 2015, Forbes Brazil named her one of the Top 25 Celebrities in the country. During that same year, she was one of the most frequent faces in Brazilian television commercials, specifically within the fashion and beauty segments.
Personal life and relationships
In terms of her personal life, Marina married Alexandre Sarnes Negrão on October 7, 2017. The couple eventually announced that they had split on January 12, 2021. She has also been linked to Klebber Toledo.
Marina is known for her distinctive red hair, which has become her trademark. Her professional work extends beyond the screen into roles as a writer, model, and businessperson.
Birthday and age
Marina Ruy Barbosa was born on June 30, 1995, which makes Marina 31 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Marina shares the date with 31 other famous people.
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