Andrea Barata Ribeiro

Creator Context

Summary

Andrea Barata Ribeiro is a leading Brazilian producer and founding partner of O2 Filmes, associated with major socially conscious and culturally influential productions including Domésticas, Cidade de Deus, Antônia, Xingu, Irmandade, and other films and series addressing class, race, violence, inequality, gender, and Brazilian identity. She has repeatedly spoken publicly about the underrepresentation of women in film and advertising, criticized sexist portrayals of women, and argued for greater access and visibility for female creators. Through O2, she has supported projects involving women’s experiences, marginalized communities, and historically underrepresented perspectives, and has participated in initiatives with ONU Mulheres and industry campaigns seeking gender equality and broader diversity in audiovisual leadership. Her record reflects a sustained representation and gender-equity orientation, although she is primarily an industry leader rather than a highly partisan activist.