Maria De Fatima Guedes, known professionally as Fátima Guedes, was born on May 6, 1958, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She began composing songs at 15 and achieved her first significant breakthrough when "Passional" won first place at the 1973 Festival de Música da Faculdade Hélio Alonso. Guedes signed with Odeon in 1979, releasing her debut album Fátima Guedes that same year. Notable songs from her repertoire include "Onze Fitas" and "Mais uma Boca," which was featured in the Festival MPB/Shell. Throughout her career, Guedes' compositions have been recorded by prominent artists such as Elis Regina, Maria Bethânia, Simone, Ney Matogrosso, and others. Her album Muito Intensa (1999) marked a significant milestone, with two songs nominated for the Sharp Awards in 1996.
