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Maria Fernanda Cândido was born on May 21, 1974 in Londrina, Paraná, Brazil. Maria Fernanda Cândido is credited as a model and television actor. That works out to 52 years old in 2026. Education on record includes University of São Paulo. Credited works include Terra Nostra, Capitu and Dom.
My Take
What draws me to Maria Fernanda Cândido is the quiet seriousness behind the model-turned-actress arc. Plenty of beauties pivot to acting; far fewer build a genuine body of work the way she has, from Brazilian television staples like Terra Nostra and Capitu to a Hollywood appearance in Fantastic Beasts. The University of São Paulo background hints at a sharper mind than the glamour suggests. I read her as an emblem of Brazil's deep, often underexported pool of acting talent, and I'd happily follow her into the more weathered, character-driven roles I suspect her best years still hold.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Maria Fernanda Cândido
- Name (Japanese)
- マリア・フェルナンダ・カンディド
- Reading
- まりあ・ふぇるなんだ・かんでぃど
- Born
- May 21, 1974 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Tiger
- Origin
- Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
- Occupation
- model / actor / television actor
2. Background
- University
- University of São Paulo
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Terra Nostra | — | |
| Notable work | Capitu | — | |
| Notable work | Dom | — | |
| Notable work | A Força do Querer | — | |
| Notable work | The Traitor | — | |
| Notable work | Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Maria Fernanda Cândido born?
Born May 21, 1974 (age 52).
Where is Maria Fernanda Cândido from?
Maria Fernanda Cândido is from Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.
What does Maria Fernanda Cândido do?
Maria Fernanda Cândido works as model, actor, television actor.
What is Maria Fernanda Cândido known for?
Notable works include Terra Nostra, Capitu, Dom.
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