Maria Ribeiro to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Ribeiro created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.
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Sad news for Ribeiro fans. Speculation had been rife that the Brazilian actress best known for her role in Elite Squad, is about to announce her retirement from acting, at age 50, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 09/04/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actress isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actress just isn't fun anymore,” she might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that she may branch out into other creative fields she is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouMaria

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouMaria was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made her make the decision.

“Maria Ribeiro was unlike any other actress we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouMaria”
— @universalObserver, 8 Apr 2026
“Ribeiro wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 8 Apr 2026

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