Sonia Braga

Personal context

Summary

Sonia Braga is a Brazilian-American actor known for Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands, Gabriela, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Aquarius, and Bacurau. Her work often centers on sensual, resilient women and Brazilian life. In 2016, she joined the Aquarius cast and crew in protesting Dilma Rousseff’s impeachment at Cannes, calling it a coup; she later endorsed Lula for president and dedicated her Bacurau character to Marielle Franco. Her public record includes these political statements and gestures, but no established DEI affiliation or sustained public advocacy on identity issues.