Cleo
Biography
Cleo Pires Ayrosa Galvão, born on October 2, 1982, is a prominent Brazilian actress and singer, known for her impressive lineage as the daughter of acclaimed actress Glória Pires and renowned singer-songwriter Fábio Jr. Cleo made her acting debut at a young age with a brief role in the 1994 mini-series Memorial de Maria Moura, where her mother portrayed the adult version of the lead character. Following this early exposure, she took a hiatus from the entertainment industry, feeling uncertain about pursuing a career in acting.
In August 2010, Cleo made headlines as the cover star of the Brazilian edition of Playboy, which celebrated the magazine's 35th anniversary with a special 50-page feature. Her return to television came in the 2010-2011 season when she took on the lead role of India Estela in the telenovela Araguaia, garnering significant attention for her performance. The following year, she showcased her talent in the episode "The Angel of Alagoas" from the series As Brasileiras, directed by Daniel Filho.
Cleo also portrayed a younger version of Ana Terra in the film O Tempo e o Vento, a character previously embodied by her mother in the 1985 miniseries of the same name. Throughout her career, Cleo has carved out her own identity in the Brazilian entertainment landscape, blending her family's legacy with her unique artistry.
Filmography
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Got Milf? Sketch Comedy Special
2025
Book of Blood
2009
12 Dates of Christmas
2011
The Dead Don't Hurt
2024
Kinyarwanda
2011
Allies
2014
Facing the Giants
2006
The Black Godfather
1974
Everything Else Matters
2025
The Hangover
2009
Ride the Wild Surf
1964
The Prey: Legend of Karnoctus
2022
Nocebo
2022
Elvira Madigan
1967
Concussion
2013
O Lucky Man!
1973
Women Talking
2022
Three Men in a Boat (1975)
1975
Lucky Lady
1975
The Right One
2021
The House Was Not Hungry Then
2025
Back Door
2022