Born in 1971, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She graduated in journalism by PUC in Rio de Janeiro. She began her professional career at MTV and later worked as a producer and project researcher. In 2004, she directed the short films Os Oficineiros da Inclusão and O Aprendiz e o Mestre. In 2006, she was the general director for the series Programa Especial. Three Blood Brothers (2005), her first feature, was presented at the 30th Mostra.