Zezeh Barbosa was born in the city of Osasco, in Brazil. Before starting her acting career professionally, she worked as a secretary, telemarking operator and canteen attendant. She studied and graduated from the School of Dramatic Art at the University of São Paulo, EAD-USP. She debuted as a TV actress in the soap opera "Brasileiras e Brasileiros", on the SBT channel, in 1990. She debuted in the cinema with the drama "Paixão Perdida" (1998). However, she rose to national fame by starring in th ...