Taís Bianca Gama de Araújo ([taˈiʒ biˈɐ̃kɐ ˈɡɐ̃mɐ dʒi aɾaˈuʒu] or simply [taˈiz aɾaˈuʒu] , born on 25 November 1978 in Rio de Janeiro ) is a Brazilian actress. She was the first Black Brazilian actress to be a protagonist in a Brazilian telenovela, Xica da Silva (1996), in Rede Manchete . She was also a protagonist on another telenovela, Da Cor do Pecado (2004) in Rede Globo channel.
Araújo, who is of mixed African, Austrian and Portuguese descent, said that the skin color variation found in her family never called her attention, even though she claimed that she used to be the only Black girl at her upper-class school and that the people who looked like her there were only the ones "who cleaned the floor, the servants".
Araújo became the first Black actress to be a protagonist of a telenovela in prime time of the largest Brazilian television network, Rede Globo. She is the main actress of the telenovela Viver a Vida . She said this is very important, saying: "When I was little, I did not have anything that looked like me! Now a Black girl can have references on TV, including as a standard of beauty."
Life and career
Taís Araújo was born in the city of Rio de Janeiro on 25 November 1978 at premature birth of seven months. She is of African, Austrian and Portuguese descent. She is daughter to Ademir de Araújo, an economist and Mercedes de Araújo, an educationist. Taís is the second daughter of her parents and her sister, Cláudia Araújo, seven years older than her is a doctor. She is also cousin to actor and singer Marcello Melo Jr. During her childhood, she lived with her family in Méier , neighbourhood in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro. Until the age of 8, Araújo mainly studied in private institutions. From her younger years through her large extent of her adolescence and youth she lived in Barra da Tijuca. She studied journalism in Estácio S.A. On 18 June 2011, she gave birth to her first son João Vicente de Araújo Ramos, a fruit of her marriage to Lázaro Ramos . On 7 August 2014, Araújo announced that she was with child-a girl.
2012: "Vida de Empreguete" 2012: "Maria Brasiliera" 2012: "Forro das Curicas" 2012: "Nosso Brilho" 2012: "Amor Sem Fim" 2012: "Sha La La La" 2012: "Lê Lê Lê feat João neto and Frederico" 2012: "Vou Matar Esse Amor feat Ricardo Tozzi" 2012: "So Me Vejo Contigo feat Ricardo Tozzi" Actress
2024
Reencarne (TV Series) (pre-production)
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Doutor Monstro (post-production) as
Cláudia
2024
O Auto da Compadecida 2 (post-production) as
A Compadecida
2025
A Dog's Will (TV Mini Series) as
A Compadecida
- Episode #2.1 (2025) - A Compadecida
2022
Cara e Coragem (TV Series) as
Clarice Gusmão / Anita Lopes
- Episode #1.10 (2022) - Clarice Gusmão / Anita Lopes
- Episode #1.6 (2022) - Clarice Gusmão / Anita Lopes
- Episode #1.1 (2022) - Clarice Gusmão / Anita Lopes
2019
Aruanas (TV Series) as
Verônica Muniz
- Seeds (2019) - Verônica Muniz
- El Dorado (2019) - Verônica Muniz
- Ashes (2019) - Verônica Muniz
- Gold-Digging (2019) - Verônica Muniz
- Bigger Than Fear (2019) - Verônica Muniz
- Weiras (2019) - Verônica Muniz
- Advocacy (2019) - Verônica Muniz
- Extinction (2019) - Verônica Muniz
- Waters (2019) - Verônica Muniz
- Pilot (2019) - Verônica Muniz
2021
Pixinguinha, an Affectionate Man as
Beti
2019
A Mother's Love (TV Series) as
Vitória Amorim
- Segredo de Thelma é descoberto (2021) - Vitória Amorim
- Camila reconhece Veiga (2021) - Vitória Amorim
- Lurdes deixa Thelma nervosa (2021) - Vitória Amorim
- Vítima de Thelma (2021) - Vitória Amorim
- Sem Limites (2021) - Vitória Amorim
- Perto da Verdade (2021) - Vitória Amorim
- Morreu (2021) - Vitória Amorim
- Cadê Domênico? (2021) - Vitória Amorim
- Mais um Golpe! (2021) - Vitória Amorim
- Chapter 4 (2019) - Vitória Amorim
2020
Falas Negras (TV Movie) as
Marielle Franco
2020
Executive Order as
Capitu
2020
Amor e Sorte (TV Mini Series) as
Tábata
- Linha de Raciocinio (2020) - Tábata
2015
Mister Brau (TV Series) as
Michele Brau
- Refugiados (2018) - Michele Brau
- O Musical (2018) - Michele Brau
- Jovens e Velhos (2018) - Michele Brau
- Dar Certo (2018) - Michele Brau
- Michele Virtual (2018) - Michele Brau
- Cães e Rãs (2018) - Michele Brau
- Mãe do Gomes (2016) - Michele Brau
2017
Os Brau (TV Movie) as
Michele Brau
2017
Rock Story (TV Series) as
Michele Brau
- Episode #1.97 (2017) - Michele Brau
2016
On Air: TV on TV (TV Series) as
Helena
- Episode #3.12 (2016) - Helena
2016
Jules and Dolores as
Dolores
2015
Domingão do Faustão (TV Series) as
Michele Brau
- Episode dated 13 September 2015 (2015) - Michele Brau
2014
Now Generation (TV Series) as
Verônica Monteiro
2013
O Dentista Mascarado (TV Series) as
Sheila
- A Cavidade Profunda (2013) - Sheila (as Taís Araujo)
- A Arte de Bochechar (2013) - Sheila (as Taís Araujo)
- Dentes Caninos Não Latem (2013) - Sheila (as Taís Araujo)
- A Placa Implacável (2013) - Sheila (as Taís Araujo)
- Mordedura Mortífera (2013) - Sheila (as Taís Araujo)
- Bruxismo e os Trouxas (2013) - Sheila (as Taís Araujo)
- Caindo na Boca (2013) - Sheila (as Taís Araujo)
- Dentes Sensíveis Não Choram (2013) - Sheila (as Taís Araujo)
- Na Boca da Morte (2013) - Sheila (as Taís Araujo)
- Mortos, Vão para o Céu da Boca (2013) - Sheila (as Taís Araujo)
- Na Boca da Noite (2013) - Sheila (as Taís Araujo)
- O Surgimento do Dentista (2013) - Sheila (as Taís Araujo)
2012
Roberto Carlos Especial (TV Series) as
Penha
- Reflexões (2012) - Penha
2012
Sparkling Girls (TV Series) as
Maria da Penha Fragoso Barbosa
2012
Nosso Brilho (Video short) as
Penha (uncredited)
2012
Empreguetes: Vida de Empreguete (Music Video) as
Penha (uncredited)
2009
Seize the Day (TV Series) as
Helena Toledo
2008
The Favorite (TV Series) as
Alicinha Rosa / Alícia Rosa
2008
A Guerra dos Rocha as
Carol
2007
Casos e Acasos (TV Series) as
Gabriela
- Pilot (2007) - Gabriela
2006
Snakes & Lizards (TV Series) as
Ellen
2006
O Maior Amor do Mundo as
Luciana
2005
America (TV Series) as
Nossa Senhora Aparecida
- Episode dated 1 November 2005 (2005) - Nossa Senhora Aparecida
- Episode dated 28 October 2005 (2005) - Nossa Senhora Aparecida
- Episode dated 25 October 2005 (2005) - Nossa Senhora Aparecida
2005
A História de Rosa (TV Movie)
2004
Shades of Sin (TV Series) as
Preta
2004
Filhas do Vento as
Young Maria Aparecida (Cida)
2003
La vida es una lotería (TV Mini Series) as
Mónica
- El secreto de Mónica (2003) - Mónica
2003
Garrincha: Estrela Solitária as
Elza Soares
2002
Brava Gente (TV Series) as
Beatriz
- Um Capricho (2002) - Beatriz
2002
Big Family (TV Series) as
Maria da Graça
- Vai Pra Casa, Beiçola (2002) - Maria da Graça
2002
The Fifth of Hell (TV Mini Series) as
Dandara
2001
Port of Miracles (TV Series) as
Selminha
2000
Uga Uga (TV Series) as
Emilinha
1999
Você Decide (TV Series) as
Kika
- O Dragão e a Borboleta (1999) - Kika
1996
Xica da Silva (TV Series) as
Xica da Silva
1998
Caminho dos Sonhos as
Ana Cavalcante
1998
Romancing Brazil as
Ana Cavalcante
1998
Meu Bem-Querer (TV Series) as
Edivânia
1998
Woman (TV Series) as
Dalila Antunes
- Jogos Proibidos (1998) - Dalila Antunes
1997
Evil Angel (TV Series) as
Vivian dos Santos Machado (as Thaís Araújo)
1995
Tocaia Grande (TV Series) as
Bernarda
Soundtrack
2012
Roberto Carlos Especial (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Reflexões (2012) - (performer: "É Meu, É Meu, É Meu")
2012
Encontro com Fátima Bernardes (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Episode dated 28 September 2012 (2012) - (performer: "Lê, lê, lê")
2012
Sparkling Girls (TV Series) (performer - 41 episodes)
2012
Nosso Brilho (Video short) (performer: "Nosso Brilho")
2012
Empreguetes: Vida de Empreguete (Music Video) (performer: "Vida de Empreguete")
1985
Criança Esperança (TV Series) (performer: "Vida de Empreguete" - uncredited)
Thanks
2017
Amor Frondir (Short) (special thanks)
Self
2021
The Masked Singer Brasil (TV Series) as
Self - Panelist
- Final (2023) - Self - Panelist
2024
Tributo (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Zezé Motta (2024) - Self
2023
Vem Que Tem (TV Special) as
Self - Host
2023
Elza ao Vivo no Municipal (Music Video documentary) as
Taís Araújo
2023
Especial Mulher Negra (TV Special)
2023
Prêmio LED: Luz na Educação (TV Special)
2023
Domingão com Huck (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 26 March 2023 (2023) - Self
2023
Jornal Nacional (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Episode dated 2 February 2023 (2023) - Self
2022
VivaVida (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.85 (2022) - Self
2022
International Emmy Awards: Gala Semifinal Lisboa 2022 (TV Special) as
Self
2022
Especial LED: Luz na Educação (TV Special)
2022
Que História é Essa, Porchat? (TV Series) as
Self
- Gkay, Taís Araújo e Ary Fontoura (2022) - Self
2021
Trace Trends (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- T4 E6 - Taís Araujo, Ingrid Silva e Diarra Sylla (2021) - Self
2021
Desigualdade de Raça e Gênero no mundo do Trabalho (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Self
2021
Regard noir (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2021
Roda Viva (TV Series) as
Self
- Taís Araújo (2021) - Self
2020
Tardezinha no Maraca (TV Movie) as
Self
2020
Globo Repórter (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 18 September 2020 (2020) - Self
2018
Pop Star (TV Series) as
Self - Host
2019
Lady Night (TV Series) as
Self
- Taís Araújo (2019) - Self
2002
Altas Horas (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 6 July 2019 (2019) - Self
- Episode dated 8 September 2018 (2018) - Self
- Episode dated 8 April 2017 (2017) - Self
- Episode dated 7 November 2015 (2015) - Self
- Episode dated 6 July 2002 (2002) - Self
2019
Conversa com Bial (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 2 July 2019 (2019) - Self
2016
Domingão do Faustão (TV Series) as
Self - Nominee / Self - Judge (segment "Dança dos Famosos")
- Melhores do Ano (2018) - Self - Nominee
- Episode dated 2 September 2018 (2018) - Self - Judge (segment "Dança dos Famosos")
- Troféu Domingão: Melhores do Ano 2016 (2016) - Self - Nominee
2018
Quebrando o Tabu (TV Series documentary) as
Narration
- Democracia (2018) - Narration
- Aborto (2018) - Narration
- Racismo e Resistência (2018) - Narration
- Prostituição (2018) - Narration
2018
MTV Millennial Awards Brasil 2018 (TV Special) as
Self - Presenter
2018
Family Size (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #3.1 (2018) - Self
2012
Mais Você (TV Series) as
Self / Penha / Ellen
- Episode dated 15 May 2017 (2017) - Self
- Episode dated 26 September 2012 (2012) - Self
- Episode dated 7 June 2012 (2012) - Self / Penha / Ellen
2011
Esquenta! (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #5.2 (2016) - Self
- Episode dated 24 June 2012 (2012) - Self
- Episode dated 13 March 2011 (2011) - Self
- Episode dated 6 March 2011 (2011) - Self
2012
Vídeo Show (TV Series documentary) as
Self / Penha - Empreguete
- Episode dated 19 September 2016 (2016) - Self
- Episode dated 5 April 2013 (2013) - Self
- Vídeo Show Retrô 2012 (2012) - Penha - Empreguete
2012
Encontro com Fátima Bernardes (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.614 (2014) - Self
- Episode dated 28 September 2012 (2012) - Self
2014
Na Moral (TV Series) as
Self
- Racismo (2014) - Self
2010
Fantastic (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 24 November 2013 (2013) - Self
- Episode dated 29 July 2012 (2012) - Self
- Episode dated 22 July 2012 (2012) - Self
- Episode dated 14 February 2010 (2010) - Self
2013
Programa do Jô (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 19 August 2013 (2013) - Self (uncredited)
2013
vem_aí (TV Special) as
Self - Audience (uncredited)
2012
Criança Esperança (TV Series) as
Self / Penha
- Campanha de 2012 (2012) - Self / Penha
2011
TV Xuxa (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 7 May 2011 (2011) - Self
2011
Passione (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.209 (2011) - Self
2009
Episódio Especial (TV Series) as
Self
2010
Alta Definição (TV Series) as
Self
- Taís Araújo (2010) - Self
2010
Globos de Ouro 2009 (TV Special) as
Self
2010
Vida Nova (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 20 May 2010 (2010) - Self
2008
Cá Estamos (TV Series) as
Self
2005
Dança dos Famosos (TV Series) as
Self - Judge
2002
Saia Justa (TV Series) as
Self - Co-Host
2000
Superbonita (TV Series) as
Self - Host (2006-2009)
1999
De pe a pa (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Taís Araújo (1999) - Self - Guest
1999
Yo soy Betty, la fea (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.251 (1999) - Self
- Episode #1.245 (1999) - Self
- Episode #1.127 - Self
- Episode #1.125 - Self
- Episode #1.124 - Self
Archive Footage
2012
Os Grandes Sucessos Musicais da Novela Cheias de Charme (Video short) as
Penha
2012
Fantastic (TV Series) as
Penha
- Episode dated 15 July 2012 (2012) - Penha
2012
Vida de Patroete (Video short) as
Penha (uncredited)