**Irandhir Santos** is a Brazilian actress, one of the most acclaimed of her generation, known for her versatility and the intensity of her film performances.

She gained attention for her performance in Kleber Mendonça Filho's *O Som ao Redor* (2012). Her collaboration with Mendonça Filho continued with the films *Aquarius* (2016) and *Bacurau* (2019), both internationally acclaimed and presented at the Cannes Film Festival, which cemented her as a leading figure of contemporary Brazilian cinema. Other notable roles include her part in *Tropa de Elite 2 - Il nemico sei tu* (2010).

Her acting style is characterized by a powerful presence and a naturalism that allows her to embody complex, resilient female characters, often connected to social or rural contexts in Brazil, conveying strength and vulnerability simultaneously.