Vaneza Oliveira Biography: Age, Boyfriend, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Vaneza Francisca Oliveira, known professionally as Vaneza Oliveira, is a Brazilian actress and director best known for her portrayal of Joana Coelho in the Netflix original series 3%, the first Portuguese-language series produced by the streaming platform.

She is recognized for bringing depth to the character of a pragmatic survivor in the dystopian thriller, which ran for four seasons from 2016 to 2020 and introduced her to international audiences.

A nominee for a Splash Award for Best Actress for her work in 3%, Oliveira has built a career on complex, resilient roles across Brazilian film and television, emerging from a personal journey of overcoming early hardship.

Vaneza Oliveira
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Vaneza Francisca Oliveira
Stage Name:	Vaneza Oliveira
Born:	12 August 1988 (age 37 years old)
Place of Birth:	Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Nationality:	Brazilian
Height:	1.70 m
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Oliveira
Siblings:	1
Relationship:	Dating
Children:	Emily
Occupation:	Actress, Director
Net Worth:	$500,000 to $1 million USD

Early Life and Education

Vaneza Francisca Oliveira was born on 12 August 1988 in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, to Mr. and Mrs. Oliveira. She has one sister, though names are not publicly available.

She later earned two university degrees in unrelated fields before deciding to study theater, where she found her true calling. Her ethnicity is Multiracial (Afro-Latino descent), and her religious affiliation is unknown.

Career

Vaneza Oliveira began her acting career in her late twenties, making her television debut in 2016 at age 28 as Joana Coelho in the first season of Netflix’s 3%. Prior to her breakthrough, she appeared in her first theatrical film On Wheels (also known as Sobre Rodas, 2017) as Professora Odete, marking her feature film debut.

Her early career trajectory reflects a late start, having overcome personal obstacles as a teenage mother before pursuing acting professionally.

Oliveira achieved her major breakthrough with 3% (2016–2020), where she played Joana Coelho across all four seasons of the dystopian thriller. Her performance earned her a Splash Award nomination for Best Actress in 2020.

Following this success, she appeared in the film Kairo (2018) as Sônia, and in television series including Carcereiros (2019), Fanáticas (2017) as Norma, and Chuteira Preta (2019) as Gisa. In 2019, she also starred in the short film Mãe não Chora as Raquel, for which she also contributed as director and screenwriter.

Later in her career, Oliveira continued to expand her filmography with the series Noturnos (2020) as Heloísa, the film Perda (2021) as Ana, and the 2025 film Not Dead as Nina Du Bois. Her role in Anderson Spider Silva (2023) further showcased her versatility.

As a director and writer, Oliveira has worked on short films and continues to develop her craft behind the camera. Her sustained influence in Brazilian television and film represents a story of resilience and determination, inspiring audiences with her authentic portrayals of strong, multidimensional women.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: vanezaoliveiraoficial

Personal Life

Vaneza Oliveira has a daughter named Emily, whom she raised single-handedly after becoming pregnant at age 16. She is in a relationship with Pedro Balle.

Oliveira has been open about the challenges of balancing motherhood with pursuing her acting dreams, and she has credited her daughter as a motivating force in her career.

Filmography

• 3% (2016–2020)
• On Wheels (Sobre Rodas) (2017)
• Fanáticas (2017)
• Kairo (2018)
• Carcereiros (2019)
• Chuteira Preta (2019)
• Mãe não Chora (short film, 2019)
• Noturnos (2020)
• Perda (2021)
• Anderson Spider Silva (2023)
• Not Dead (2025)

Net Worth

Vaneza Oliveira has an estimated net worth of around $500,000-1 million USD, accumulated primarily through her acting career in film and television. Her primary income sources include her leading role in Netflix’s 3% across four seasons, appearances in series such as Noturnos and Carcereiros, and film roles including Kairo, Perda, and Not Dead.