Glória Pires Biography: Age, Husband, Children, Net Worth, Parents, Siblings, Height, Movies & TV Shows

Glória Pires (pronounced “Glória Pee-res”) is a Brazilian actress whose career began in childhood and matured into one of the most respected in Brazil’s television and film industries.

She first became broadly known through her early roles in Globo network novelas and later solidified her reputation via standout performances such as Maria de Fátima in Vale Tudo and the twin sisters Ruth and Raquel in Mulheres de Areia.

Over decades, she has moved seamlessly between television, cinema, and occasional ventures into business and direction.

Profile

• Full name: Glória Maria Cláudia Pires de Morais
• Date of birth: August 23, 1963
• Age: 62 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• State of origin: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Nationality: Brazilian
• Profession: Actress, occasional businesswoman
• Height: 1.60 m (5′3″)
• Parents: Father – Antônio Carlos Pires; Mother – Elza Pires
• Siblings: Linda Pires (sister)
• Spouse: Fábio Júnior (1979–1983, divorced); Orlando Morais (married 1987–present)
• Children: Cléo Pires (born October 2, 1982), Antônia Morais (born 1992), Ana Morais (born 2000), Bento Morais (born October 4, 2004)
• Relationship status: Married to Orlando Morais
• Ethnicity: Brazilian
• Net worth: $40 million

Early Life and Education

Glória Pires is now 62 years old, born on August 23, 1963, in Rio de Janeiro. She is the daughter of actor and comedian Antônio Carlos Pires and Elza Pires, and she has a sister named Linda.

Her ancestry traces both Portuguese and indigenous Brazilian roots: her paternal grandmother was Portuguese, and on her maternal side is indigenous heritage. Glória began acting as a child: as early as 1968 she made appearances—initially modest roles or in openings of television shows.

Personal Life

Glória Pires has had two marriages. Her first marriage was to singer–actor Fábio Júnior, from 1979 until their divorce in 1983. During that period they had a daughter, Cléo Pires, born in 1982.

In 1987 she married Orlando Morais, a singer and composer. The couple remain married. They have three children together: Antônia Morais (born 1992), Ana Morais (born 2000), and Bento Morais (born October 4, 2004).

Over the years, there were rumors—such as alleged involvement with the singer Djavan. She has also engaged in entrepreneurial ventures including co-founding a virtual store (Benglô) in 2014 selling jewelry, fashion items, and home products.

Career

Glória Pires’s career began at infancy, with her first small screen appearances in the late 1960s. In 1968 she featured in the opening segments of A Pequena Órfã on TV Excelsior; over time, she began to take on more substantive roles.

In the 1970s she appeared in television shows like Chico City, Satiricom, and telenovelas such as O Semideus and Duas Vidas. Her breakthrough came in Dancin’ Days (1978) where she played the teenage Marisa. That exposure led to more prominent roles, including protagonist status in Cabocla (1979).

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, she became a fixture of Rede Globo’s telenovela offerings. In Vale Tudo (1988) she delivered a notable performance as Maria de Fátima, which remains one of her signature roles. She also performed dual roles as the antagonistic twins Ruth and Raquel in Mulheres de Areia (1993).

Over time she worked in remakes like Anjo Mau, Éramos Seis, and series such as Insensato Coração, Babilônia, and more recently Terra e Paixão.

Her film work is also substantial. Early cinema roles include Índia, a Filha do Sol (1982), Memórias do Cárcere (1984), and O Quatrilho (1994). She also starred in Se Eu Fosse Você (2006) and its sequel, and took on roles in A Partilha, É Proibido Fumar, Nise: O Coração da Loucura, Flores Raras, and portrayed Dona Lindu in Lula, o Filho do Brasil.

In addition, in 2025 she is making her directorial debut with a film titled Sexa, about a woman aged 60 who reopens to love, addressing themes of maturity and societal expectations. She is also recognized for her business interests, including co-founding a lifestyle e-store in 2014.

Awards

Glória Pires has received many honors over her career. Some include:

• Troféu Imprensa (Best Actress)
• Prêmios Grande Otelo (Best Actress)
• Multiple APCA Awards (Associação Paulista de Críticos de Arte)
• Prêmios Qualidade Brasil
• She has also been recognized by Forbes Brazil as among the most influential personalities in Brazil (28th in 2013)

Net Worth

Glória Pires’s net worth has an estimated net worth of approximately $40 million. Her wealth is derived from decades of leading work in television and film, brand endorsements, her business ventures, and possible residuals from past projects.

Social Media

• Instagram: @gpiresoficial
• X (formerly Twitter): @gloriapires
• YouTube: GloriaPiresOficial

Filmography

• A Pequena Órfã
• Selva de Pedra
• O Semideus
• Duas Vidas
• Dancin’ Days
• Cabocla
• Água Viva
• As Três Marias
• Louco Amor
• Partido Alto
• O Tempo e o Vento
• Direito de Amar
• Vale Tudo
• O Dono do Mundo
• Mulheres de Areia
• Anjo Mau
• Éramos Seis
• Insensato Coração
• Babilônia
• Terra e Paixão