Brazilian movie actresses died in the year 1977

Here are 2 famous actresses from Brazil died in 1977:

Maysa

Maysa (June 6, 1936 São Paulo-January 22, 1977 Niterói) a.k.a. Maysa Figueira Monjardim, Maysa Mataraso, Maysa Matarazzo or Maísa Figueira Monjardim was a Brazilian singer and actor. She had one child, Jayme Monjardim.

Maysa was born to a wealthy family and grew up in Rio de Janeiro. She started her career as a singer in the 1950s and quickly rose to fame with her distinctive voice and emotional performances. She recorded more than 15 albums and collaborated with some of Brazil's most prominent composers.

In addition to her music career, Maysa also appeared in several Brazilian films and TV shows during the 1960s. Her style and personality made her a fashion icon and she often graced the covers of magazines.

Despite her success, Maysa struggled with personal demons throughout her life, including depression and addiction. She died tragically in a car accident at the age of 40.

Maysa's legacy as one of Brazil's most iconic singers endures to this day. Her music continues to be celebrated for its emotional depth and her life story has been the subject of several books, films, and documentaries.

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Anecy Rocha

Anecy Rocha (October 26, 1942 Vitória da Conquista-March 27, 1977 Rio de Janeiro) also known as Anecy de Andrade Rocha was a Brazilian actor. She had one child, Jorge Lima.

Rocha began her acting career in the late 1960s, and quickly became a prominent figure in Brazil's avant-garde cinema scene. She starred in several films by acclaimed director Glauber Rocha, including "Black God, White Devil" and "Antônio das Mortes". Despite her success onscreen, Rocha maintained a low profile in her personal life and little is known about her outside of her work. Tragically, her life was cut short when she was murdered in her apartment in Rio de Janeiro in 1977, at the age of 34. Her death remains unsolved. Despite her short career, Rocha is still remembered today as one of Brazil's most talented and enigmatic actresses.

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