Débora Bloch Biography: Age, Husband, Children, Net Worth, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Awards

Débora Bloch is a Brazilian actress whose work in television, cinema, and theater earned her national recognition.

She rose to wider prominence following her performances in popular telenovelas such as Caminho das Índias, Cordel Encantado, and Avenida Brasil.

On screen, she has played memorable roles spanning drama and romance, and her reputation is built on consistent, high-quality performances across multiple media rather than one single breakout moment.

Profile

• Full name: Débora Bloch
• Date of birth: 29 May 1963
• Age: 62 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
• Nationality: Brazilian
• Profession: Actress
• Height: 1.64 m (5′4½″)
• Weight: N/A
• Eye color: Light brown
• Hair color: Light brown
• Parents: Father: Jonas Bloch
• Siblings: Sister: Deni Bloch
• Spouse: Edgar Moura (m. 1987 – div. 1989); Olivier Anquier (m. 1991 – div. 2006); current partner: João Nuno Martins (since about 2018)
• Children: Júlia Bloch Anquier (born 1993), Hugo Bloch Anquier (born 1997)
• Relationship status: In a relationship with João Nuno Martins
• Religion: Jewish descent; she is of Ukrainian-Jewish immigrant background
• Ethnicity: White, of Ukrainian-Jewish descent
• Net worth: $25 million

Early Life and Education

Débora Bloch is now 62 years old and was born on 29 May 1963 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. She is the daughter of actor Jonas Bloch and grew up in a family with Jewish roots tracing back to Ukrainian immigrants. She and her sister Deni would accompany their father to theatrical rehearsals and performances in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.

At age seven, she watched her father engage in fencing in his backyard during a rehearsal of Hamlet, which she later recalled as a vivid moment in her childhood.

When she was about 17 years old, she took an acting course at the Teatro Ipanema under teachers such as Ivan Albuquerque, Rubens Corrêa, and Amir Haddad, and decided to pursue acting as a career despite also considering other fields on her entrance exam (such as History and Communication).

Personal Life

Débora’s first known stable relationship was with director and photographer Edgar Moura, from 1987 to 1989. In 1991 she married French chef and businessman Olivier Anquier; their marriage lasted until 2006. They had two children together: Júlia (born 1993) and Hugo (born 1997).

After her divorce, she entered a relationship with Portuguese producer João Nuno Martins, and since about 2018 they have lived together in an apartment in the southern region of Rio de Janeiro.

In interviews, Débora has described herself as a feminist and expressed views advocating the legalization of abortion and women’s autonomy; she has also revealed that she underwent an abortion at age 20, early in her career, which she said was a safe procedure undertaken with consent.

Career

Débora Bloch’s acting career began in the early 1980s with theatre and television appearances. Her first television roles included Jogo da Vida (1981) as Lívia, followed by Sol de Verão (1982) in which she played Clara and won recognition as a new talent.

She continued working both on stage and on screen, participating in theatrical groups and collective productions such as Manhas e Manias with contemporaries such as Andréa Beltrão, Chico Diaz, and Pedro Cardoso.

On the big screen, Débora starred in Bete Balanço (1984) and Noites do Sertão, for which she received major awards in Brazilian film festivals, thereby establishing her reputation in cinema.

Over her career she has appeared in television dramas, series, miniseries, and telenovelas. She played in key soap operas and serials including Caminho das Índias (2009), Cordel Encantado (2011), Avenida Brasil (2012), Sete Vidas (2015), and more recently Segunda Chamada (2019–2021).

Throughout her career, she has also been active in theater, performing in plays such as Fica Comigo Esta Noite (1990), for which she won a Shell Award for Best Actress, and Cinco Vezes Comédia (1996). She has also sometimes taken responsibilities beyond acting, such as in Tio Vanya, where she shared production duties.

Over decades, she has maintained a steady presence in Brazilian entertainment across television, film, and stage, sustaining both critical acclaim and popular appeal.

Awards

• 1982 – APCA Trophy, Best Revelation in Television, Sol de Verão – Winner
• 1984 – Candango Trophy, Best Actress, Noites do Sertão – Winner
• 1984 – Kikito (Gramado Film Festival) Best Actress, Noites do Sertão – Winner
• 1984 – Air France Prize for Best Actress, Bete Balanço – Winner
• 1990 – Shell Award, Best Actress, Fica Comigo Esta Noite – Winner

Net Worth

Débora Bloch is worth approximately $25 million. Earned as a prominent actress with decades of work in Brazilian television, film, and theater, her income would derive from roles, royalties, and theatrical contracts.

Social Media

• Instagram: @deborablochoficial

Filmography

• Bete Balanço (1984)
• Noites do Sertão (1983)
• Patriamada (1984)
• Sonho Sem Fim (1986)
• O Grande Mentecapto (1988)
• Veja Esta Canção (1994)
• Felicidade É… (1995)
• A Ostra e o Vento (1997)
• Bossa Nova (2000)
• Caramuru: A Invenção do Brasil (2001)
• À Deriva (2009)
• O Debate (2022)