Writer Manoel Carlos frequently casts her for his soaps: "Felicidade" (1991),
"História de Amor" (1995), "Laços de Família" (2000), "Mulheres
Apaixonadas" (2003) and "Páginas da Vida" (2006).
She had a big success in the 50's and 60's as an actress.
Was a Tv host.
After getting married she decided to dedicated more time to the family,
but she never stop working.
Marly was the host of the Miss Brasil contest from 1965 to 1979.
After many years without acting, Marly returns in the end of the
80's.
Sister of actress Miriam Simone.
Has a daughter named Patrícia Marques (b. 1966) and two grandchildren: Stefano (b. 1993) and Micaela (b. 2005).
Her husband Hilton Marques was a journalist. They were married for 25 years.