Bárbara Raquel Paz (born 17 October 1974) is a Brazilian[1] actress, producer, and film director.

She has performed in over 25 plays by a wide range of playwrights from Oscar Wilde to Tennessee Williams.

In 2013, in recognition of her distinguished acting career, the Ministry of Culture awarded her the Medalha Cavaleiro (Knight's Medal).

Paz is also under permanent contract to TV Globo and has played in many of their soap operas and mini-series.

She has also ventured into the area of shorts, producing and directing television programmes and other films.