Maria da Penha

Biography

Maria da Penha Maia Fernandes is a Brazilian women's rights activist and pharmacist who fought for her attacker to be convicted. Maria da Penha has three daughters and is now a leader of movements defending women's rights in Brazil.

Personal information

Known for: Acting

Gender: Female

Date of birth: 01/02/1945

Place of birth: Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil

Actings