Marcelo Rubens Paiva

Marcelo Rubens Paiva (Brazilian Portuguese: [maʁˈsɛlu ˈʁubẽs ˈpajvɐ]; born 1 May 1959) is a Brazilian novelist, playwright, screenwriter and journalist born in São Paulo, Brazil. He is the son of Rubens Paiva, who was murdered during Brazil's military dictatorship in 1971. The impact of his father's disappearance on his family's life, especially on his mother, Eunice Paiva, is portrayed in his 2015 autobiography Ainda estou aqui, which served as the basis for the Oscar-winning 2024 film I'm Still Here.

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Born

(1959-05-01) 1 May 1959 (age 66)São Paulo, Brazil

Education

mw- State University of CampinasUniversity of São PauloStanford University

Occupations

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Parent(s)

Eunice and Rubens Paiva

Tables

· Awards and nominations

2025

Latino Entertainment Journalists’ Film Awards

Role(s)

Adapted Screenplay

Notes

I'm Still Here

Year	Award	Category	Nominated work	Result	Refs
2025	Latino Entertainment Journalists’ Film Awards	Adapted Screenplay	I'm Still Here	Nominated

References

Revestrés
https://revistarevestres.com.br/entrevista/sucesso-nao-e-business/
www.premiojabuti.com.br
https://www.premiojabuti.com.br/jabuti/premiados-por-edicao/premiacao/?ano=1983
www.companhiadasletras.com.br
https://www.companhiadasletras.com.br/colaborador/03755/marcelo-rubens-paiva
Variety
https://variety.com/2025/film/awards/2025-latino-entertainment-journalists-film-nominations-1236287399/
Next Best Picture
https://nextbestpicture.com/the-2024-latino-entertainment-journalists-association-leja-winners/