Nataly Rocha
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Born in 1986 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, Nataly Rocha is a highly versatile actress with over two decades of experience in theater and film. While her full legal name at birth is not widely publicized, she has established her professional identity as Nataly Rocha throughout her extensive career in the Brazilian arts scene.
Rocha gained significant international recognition for her starring role as Dayana in the 2024 erotic thriller "Motel Destino," directed by Karim Aïnouz. The film premiered in competition at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, a milestone that brought her talent to a global stage and earned her a pre-nomination for Best Female Performance at the Platino Awards.
Before her breakout international success, Rocha built a solid reputation in Fortaleza's cultural landscape. Her notable film credits include her acclaimed debut in Rânia (2011), as well as roles in Divine Love (2019), Piedade (2019), and Morte e Vida Madalena (2025). She has also been a prominent figure in Brazilian television, appearing in series such as Segunda Chamada (2021), Justiça (2016), and the Prime Video series Suplicium (2021). In 2025, she further expanded her reach by joining the cast of the high-profile TV Globo remake of the telenovela Vale Tudo.
Beyond the screen, Rocha is a celebrated stage actress. She won the Balaio Award for Best Actress for her work in the play Curral Grande (2008) and toured internationally with the production A Tragédia e a Comédia Latino-Americana (2016).
