Maria Gladys

Maria Gladys Mello da Silva (Portuguese: [maˈriɐ ˈglad͡ʒiz ˈmɛlu da ˈsiwvɐ]; born 23 November 1939) is a Brazilian actress. Gladys made her acting debut in 1959 with Arthur Azevedo's play "O Mambembe" at the Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro. She earned recognition in the theater world by appearing topless in the publicity poster for the play "O Chão dos Penitentes". She's considered the mother of marginal cinema.