Maria Odete Brito de Miranda de Souza (born 29 May 1959), known professionally as Gretchen, is a Brazilian singer and media personality. Gretchen is the older sister of Brazilian country singer Sula Miranda, and mother of Brazilian politician Thammy Miranda. She is known for reinventing her music and image, and for keeping her autonomy within the music industry. She has a vast musical repertory, and has been the source of some controversy throughout her career. Referred to as the "Rainha do Bumbum" ("Hips Queen"), Gretchen has sold 15 million records over nearly four decades.
Gretchen has 9 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Signature works include Gretchen Road Movie, The Best Friend, Hello, Hello, Terezinha!. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
