about me
Nara Chaib Mendes is an actress, actors’ director, and screenwriter with a multidisciplinary background in theatre, film, and television. She brings a deep understanding of performance, storytelling, and character development to every project, both in front of and behind the camera. Known for her sensitivity, precision, and collaborative spirit, she has contributed to multiple award-winning productions. Nara’s work reflects a commitment to artistic integrity, continuous learning, and meaningful creative partnerships.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Theater
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"Marguerite, Mon Amour - Recital.Duras" - main character - directed by Emerson Danesi, coordinated by Antunes Filho.
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"Prêt-à-Porter 10" - character "Eva" - coordinated by Antunes Filho.
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"The Three Sisters Soundscape" (performative/audiovisual experiment) - character "Irina" - directed by Alvise Camozzi.
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"X Moradias", performance created by Emerson Danesi, that integrated the project "X Moradias", idealized by Matthias Lilienthal (artistic director of Hebbel am Ufer Theater, Germany).
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"Prêt-à-Porter 7" - character"Alice"- coordinated by Antunes Filho.
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"Senhora dos Afogados" by Nelson Rodrigues - character "Prostituta" (prostitute) - directed by Antunes Filho.
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"A Pedra do Reino" (The Stone of the Kingdom), by Ariano Suassuna - character "Rosinha" - directed by Antunes Filho.
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“Toda Nudez Será Castigada” by Nelson Rodrigues - Assistant Director (AD) - directed by Antunes Filho.
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“Antígona” de Sófocles - Assistant Director (AD) - directed by Antunes Filho.
Film
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"Anna", dir. Heitor Dhalia - character "Mariana" - Paranoid Filmes
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"My Hindu Friend", by Hector Babenco - character "Nurse Rose".
- HB Filmes
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"Moon", music video/short film for Thiago Pethit's song, directed by Heitor Dhalia - character "Carolina". - Paranoid Filmes
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"Amores Urbanos", directed by Vera Egito - character "Nara" - Paranoid Filmes
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"Zoom", Character "Mariana's Mother" directed by Pedro Morelli. - O2 Filmes
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"A Odisseia Musical de Gilberto Mendes" documentary by Carlos de Moura Ribeiro Mendes. - Narrator - Berço Esplêndido Produções.
Television
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"PSI" (Season 4, Episodes 7 and 8) - "BETE" - O2 Filmes -(HBO)
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"Carcereiros " (Second Season) Character "Doctor Roberta" ( TV GLOBO )
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"The Business" (Fourth season) - character "Mariana - journalist" (HBO).
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"The Hunter", (Episode 7) - character "Shirley - call girl" (TV GLOBO).
Actors Director
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"Brotherhood"(second season) directed by Pedro Morelli (NETFLIX)
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"Brotherhood" series, directed by Pedro Morelli (NETFLIX)
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"Carcereiros" (second season), directed by José Eduardo Belmonte (GLOBO)
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"Carcereiros" (first season), directed by José Eduardo Belmonte (GLOBO)
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"Paraíso Perdido" (Paradise Lost), directed by Monique Gardenberg - coaching of singer/actor Jaloo
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"Anna", directed by Heitor Dhalia ( post-production). - Paranoid Filmes
SCREEN AND PLAYWRIGHT
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"Anna", directed by Heitor Dhalia.
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"Marguerite Mon Amour: Recital.Duras" (Collective dramaturgy).
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"Adorable Callas", Prêt-à-Porter 10.
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"Rain Falls and Bamboo Sleeps", Prêt-à-Porter 7.
EDUCATION
PUC/SP -Brazil
BA in "Communication of the Body Arts". Studied acting, theater, dance, and performance. São Paulo, SP - Brazil
CPT (Sesc's Theater Research Center, coordinated by Antunes Filho) from 2004 to 2018. During this period she acted in several plays, was a CPTzinho's teacher (Body movement, Voice and acting classes), and was a direction assistant for Antunes Filho. São Paulo, SP - Brazil
Special Skills
Versatile performer with experience in dance (ballet and jazz – basic), singing (popular Brazilian music), Yoga (basic), Kung Fu (basic), and Butoh (basic). Confident with physical and movement-based work, including horseback riding, swimming, cycling, and driving. Additional abilities include playing chess and strong adaptability to movement or role-specific training.
Fluent in Portuguese, English, and Italian.