Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
February 1, 1945 (age 81)
Place of Birth
Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
Also Known As
Maria da Penha Maia Fernandes
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.
