Glória Pires

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Characters played by Glória Pires

Helena — If I Were You 3 (2026)

Music teacher and choir director, Cláudio's wife and Bia's mother in a magical realism comedy.

Lota de Macedo Soares — Reaching for the Moon (2013)

A Brazilian architect who welcomes Elizabeth into her home at Samambaia and becomes her partner. She pursues an ambitious project to help create a park, while seeking closeness and reassurance from Elizabeth. She feels betrayed when Elizabeth accepts a job away without telling her, and their ensuing argument leads to Elizabeth's departure.

Helena — If I Were You (2006)

Music teacher and choir director who swaps bodies with her husband to understand him better.

Juliana — Primo Basílio (2007)

Juliana is Luísa’s resentful maid who obtains the letters Basílio sent to her employer. She blackmails Luísa for money, takes increasing control of the household, demands a better bedroom, rejects her usual duties, and insults Luísa. Her threat to reveal the affair to Jorge drives the central crisis.

Helena — If I Were You 2 (2009)

Music teacher and wife of Claudio, struggles with marital routine until a mysterious body swap forces empathy.

Nise da Silveira — Nise: The Heart of Madness (2016)

A pioneering psychiatrist who refuses electroshock and lobotomy treatments. She reorganizes an abandoned occupational-therapy sector, develops a listening-based clinical approach, insists on calling those under care 'clients', encourages artistic expression, and establishes the Casa das Palmeiras clinic and a dedicated art museum.

Heloísa — Memories of Prison (1984)

Graciliano's devoted wife who visits him in prison and manages his external affairs and family during his detention.

Dona Lindu — Lula, the Son of Brazil (2010)

Lula's mother who raises her children alone in Garanhuns before leaving her abusive husband to relocate the family to São Paulo. She passes away while Lula is incarcerated for his union activism.

Career Overview

Glória Pires has 37 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently If I Were You Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Sexa, If I Were You 3, Reaching for the Moon. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
37
Birth Date
1963-08-23
Birth Place
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q149389), public domain (CC0).