Marina Ruy Barbosa — Biography
Marina Ruy Barbosa embarked on her professional journey as a performer at the tender age of seven, making her debut on Rede Globo. During her extensive tenure with the network, she contributed to two miniseries and four films, alongside an impressive roster of over ten telenovelas, three of which garnered Emmy nominations. Her cinematic presence extends to three feature films: "Xuxa e o Tesouro da Cidade Perdida" in 2004, followed by "Sequestro Relâmpago" and "Todas as Canções de Amor" in 2018.
Her initial foray into television occurred in 2002, portraying the character Mari in the telenovela "Sabor da Paixão." Across her formative years and into adulthood, the actress has consistently demonstrated her versatility by inhabiting a wide spectrum of characters. As previously noted, her career boasts involvement in three productions recognized with Emmy Award nominations: the telenovelas "Império" in 2015 and "Totalmente Demais" in 2017, and the miniseries "Justiça" in 2017. On the theatrical stage, she has appeared in two productions: "Little Red Riding Hood - The Musical" in 2005 and "7 - The Musical" in 2008. Marina has also graced the prestigious Cannes Film Festival red carpet and has had the honor of presenting an Emmy award in the United States.
Beyond her acting endeavors, Marina is also an accomplished model, having graced the covers of more than fifty publications both nationally and internationally. These include prominent titles such as Vogue and GQ's Men Of the Year. In 2020, she ventured into entrepreneurship by launching "Ginger," her own clothing line, which experienced an immediate success, with its inaugural collection selling out within 24 hours. Currently, she is in the final stages of recording her role in "Rio Connection," an international television series characterized by its multinational production, involving Sony, Floresta, and Rede Globo. As of August 2025, Marina commands a substantial online following, with 41.8 million followers on Instagram and 5.5 million on her TikTok platform.
Her initial foray into television occurred in 2002, portraying the character Mari in the telenovela "Sabor da Paixão." Across her formative years and into adulthood, the actress has consistently demonstrated her versatility by inhabiting a wide spectrum of characters. As previously noted, her career boasts involvement in three productions recognized with Emmy Award nominations: the telenovelas "Império" in 2015 and "Totalmente Demais" in 2017, and the miniseries "Justiça" in 2017. On the theatrical stage, she has appeared in two productions: "Little Red Riding Hood - The Musical" in 2005 and "7 - The Musical" in 2008. Marina has also graced the prestigious Cannes Film Festival red carpet and has had the honor of presenting an Emmy award in the United States.
Beyond her acting endeavors, Marina is also an accomplished model, having graced the covers of more than fifty publications both nationally and internationally. These include prominent titles such as Vogue and GQ's Men Of the Year. In 2020, she ventured into entrepreneurship by launching "Ginger," her own clothing line, which experienced an immediate success, with its inaugural collection selling out within 24 hours. Currently, she is in the final stages of recording her role in "Rio Connection," an international television series characterized by its multinational production, involving Sony, Floresta, and Rede Globo. As of August 2025, Marina commands a substantial online following, with 41.8 million followers on Instagram and 5.5 million on her TikTok platform.
