Mia Gypsy Mello da Silva Goth, aka Brush Cut, was born on October 25, 1993, in Southwark, London, England, to a Brazilian mother and a Canadian father. Brazilian actress Maria Gladys is Mia Goth’s grandmother.
Mia was born in England but spent her childhood in Brazil with her grandmother, Maria Gladys, in Rio de Janeiro.
At 14, fashion photographer Gemma Booth discovered Mia at the Underage Festival in London and signed her to Storm Model Management. She subsequently appeared in advertisements for Vogue and Miu Miu.
She began to audition for films at 16. Her first role was in Lars von Trier’s ”Nymphomaniac”.
Mia’s spouse is Shia LaBeouf, an American actor, writer, and performer. They met while filming Nymphomaniac in 2012.
They married on October 10, 2016, and have a daughter named Isabel, born in March 2022. Sadly, Mia and Shia have filed for divorce after an attempt at reconciliation.
Key Takeaways
- Mia’s spouse is Shia LaBeouf, an American actor, writer, and performer.
- Mia was born in England but spent her childhood in Brazil with her grandmother, Maria Gladys, in Rio de Janeiro.
- Gladys starred in Ruy Guerra’s 1964 film “Os Fuzis,” which won the Silver Bear at the Berlin Festival.
60’s Brazilian Marginal Cinema Muse Maria Gladys Is Rekindling Her Career
Her life gained a new spotlight after the recognition of her relationship with actress Mia Goth, her granddaughter, who has become a successful actress in Hollywood.
Maria Gladys was born on 23 November 1939 in the Cachambi neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Maria has a painful life story; she became a mother at fifteen and gave birth to her son, Grayson, in the Grajaú neighborhood.
In Grajaú, Glady started to date notable figures like Erasmo Carlos, Carlos Imperial, Tim Maia, and Roberto Carlos.
Maria became one of the official dancers on Carlos Imperial the TV show “Clube do Rock.” In the late 1950s, Gladys pursued acting and moved with her family to Copacabana, in Rio’s south zone.
She made waves in the theater world by appearing topless in the publicity poster for the play “O Chão dos Penitentes,” becoming the first actress in Brazil to display her body publicly.
Gladys starred in Ruy Guerra’s 1964 film “Os Fuzis,” which won the Silver Bear at the Berlin Festival and was nominated for the Golden Bear.
Mia Goth about the greatest actress Maria Gladys being her inspiration.
“My vovó, my Brazilian grandmother, who is also an actress in Brazil. She’s just had an incredible life and is always encouraging me to expand my universe as much as possible. I just think she is amazing.” pic.twitter.com/tkTsfSqDnL
— Mia Goth Updates (@miagothupdate) February 17, 2023
In an interview with Cultured Magazine, the Hollywood star highlighted the importance of her grandmother in her career. Mia also showcased her kinship with Maria Gladys.
Amid the rumor of facing financial challenges, she completely denied the claim. But yes, she isolated herself for a while in the woods.
Glayds, accustomed to nightlife, enjoyed life with beer and marijuana, which she describes as medicine for her spirit, and moved from Copacabana to Minas Gerais, enjoying the mountains, waterfalls, and daily walks.
As she ages, she focuses more on enjoying life, eating lettuce, and reading Paulo Leminski. She occasionally asks her children and granddaughter for financial help.
Raul Seixas’s song inspires Maria’s life motto,
”I’m the one who doesn’t sit on the throne of an apartment, with my mouth wide open, full of teeth, waiting for death to arrive”.
Lately, Maria has been rekindling her acting career. Besides, she strongly desires to meet her great-granddaughter, Isabel, Mia’s daughter, with actor Shia LaBeouf.
Her upcoming project is ”A Fúria”, which is under production.
FAQs
When Did Maria Begin Her Acting Career?
Maria began her career as a theater actress under Gianni Ratto and Kleber Santos. Her first significant role was a cameo role in the play “O Mambembe“ in 1959.
Did Maria Act In a Television Series?
Yes, Maria has also dedicated herself to television series, acting in numerous soap operas by TV Globo, such as “Brilhante” (1981) and “Vale Tudo” (1988).
At What Festival Maria Gladys Was Honored With?
She was honored at the Ouro Preto Film Festival (CineOP) in Minas Gerais. The tribute is related to the exhibition’s theme of 50 years of tropicalism in Minas Gerais, which showcased rare productions by visual artists and musicians with experimental characters.
