Happy birthday! Maria de Medeiros turns 61 today

The iconic and legendary actress turns 61 on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.

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Maria de Medeiros is celebrating her 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-singer Maria de Medeiros (Pulp Fiction, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Medeiros, a cultural icon

Born Maria de Medeiros Esteves Vitorino de Almeida in Lisbon on August 19, 1965, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Portuguese history. Medeiros' not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Maria hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Maria de Medeiros as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 61.

Happy Birthday, Maria, you're the best!

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