Maria da Penha
Known For: Acting
Gender: Female
Date of Birth: February 1, 1945 (80 years old)
Place of Birth: Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
Maria da Penha Maia Fernandes is a Brazilian women's rights activist and pharmacist who fought for her attacker to be convicted. Maria da Penha has three daughters and is now a leader of movements defending women's rights in Brazil.
