Brazilian movie actresses born in the year 1936
Here are 8 famous actresses from Brazil were born in 1936:
Karin Rodrigues
Karin Rodrigues (February 3, 1936 São Paulo-) a.k.a. Karin Fehrmann is a Brazilian actor.
She began her career in the arts as a ballet dancer, studying under the tutelage of different teachers in Brazil and also in Europe. After some years dedicated to dancing, she migrated to the field of acting, where she achieved great success. Karin Rodrigues appeared in many popular Brazilian TV series and soap operas, such as "O Rei do Gado", "Vila Madalena" and "Fera Radical". She also participated in several theater plays, including "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?". In addition to her work in the performing arts, Rodrigues is also a translator and has translated many books from German to Portuguese. She has been the recipient, throughout her career, of several awards in recognition of her talents and contributions to Brazilian culture.
Célia Helena
Célia Helena (March 13, 1936 São Paulo-March 29, 1997 São Paulo) also known as Célia Camargo Silva was a Brazilian actor and theatre director. She had two children, Lígia Cortez and Elisa Ohtake.
Celia Helena had a passion for theatre and founded the Célia Helena Theatre School in 1965 in São Paulo, which went on to become one of the most prestigious theatre schools in Brazil. She also served as a professor at the school, where she taught acting and directing for over 30 years. As a theatre director, Célia Helena was known for her experimental, avant-garde approach, and her productions often challenged traditional theatrical conventions. She directed over 50 plays throughout her career, including works by Samuel Beckett, Bertolt Brecht, and Harold Pinter. In addition to her work in the theatre, Célia Helena had a successful career in film and television, appearing in a number of popular Brazilian films and TV series. Despite her untimely death from ovarian cancer at the age of 61, Célia Helena's legacy continues through the theatre school that she founded, which still bears her name and remains dedicated to preserving and advancing the art of theatre in Brazil.
Nelly Martins
Nelly Martins (August 10, 1936 Rio de Janeiro-) also known as Nelly Biato is a Brazilian actor.
She began her career in theater and later transitioned to television and film. Martins is best known for her role as Dona Benta in the television series "Sítio do Picapau Amarelo" and for her performances in "O Rei do Gado" and "A Próxima Vítima". She has won several awards for her work, including the Troféu Imprensa for Best Supporting Actress in 1997. In addition to her acting career, she has also worked as a dubbing artist, lending her voice to numerous films and television shows. Despite being in her eighties, Nelly Martins continues to work in the entertainment industry to this day.
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.
Yara Amaral
Yara Amaral (September 16, 1936 São Paulo-December 31, 1988 Guanabara Bay) also known as Iara Amaral was a Brazilian actor. Her children are called Bernardo Goulart and João Mário Goulart.
Yara Amaral was a highly respected Brazilian actress known for her contributions to theater, television, and film. She began her acting career in the late 1950s and gained prominence in the 1960s as one of the leading actresses of the Cinema Novo movement, which sought to portray the social realities of Brazil through film.
Throughout her career, Amaral starred in several landmark Brazilian films, including Glauber Rocha's "Black God, White Devil" (1964) and Nelson Pereira dos Santos' "The Holy Family" (1969). She also appeared in numerous television shows and stage productions, earning critical acclaim for her performances in classic plays like "The Cherry Orchard" and "Long Day's Journey Into Night."
Aside from her work as an actress, Amaral was also known for her political activism and support of leftist causes in Brazil. She was a staunch advocate for workers' rights, and her involvement in leftist movements often led to conflicts with the authoritarian government that ruled Brazil during that time.
Sadly, Yara Amaral died in 1988 in Guanabara Bay at the age of 52. Her contributions to Brazilian culture and her legacy as a passionate artist and political activist continue to be remembered and celebrated today.
Marinês
Marinês (November 16, 1936 São Vicente Ferrer-May 14, 2007 Recife) otherwise known as Maria Inês Caetano de Oliveira or Maria Ines Caetano de Oliveira was a Brazilian actor and singer.
She was born in the small town of São Vicente Ferrer in the state of Pernambuco in Brazil. Marinês began her career as a singer in the 1950s, performing for radio stations and clubs in her hometown. She quickly gained popularity for her unique style of music, which blended the traditional rhythms of forró with elements of pop and rock.
In the 1960s, Marinês moved to Rio de Janeiro and began to gain national recognition. Her hit songs, such as "Rei do Baião" and "Meu vaqueiro, meu peão," became anthems of the forró genre and helped to establish her as one of the most influential voices in Brazilian music.
Throughout her career, Marinês received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to Brazilian culture. In 2003, she was awarded the Order of Cultural Merit by the Brazilian government in recognition of her role in promoting the music of Northeastern Brazil.
Marinês passed away in 2007 at the age of 70, but her legacy as a pioneering musician and cultural icon continues to be celebrated in Brazil to this day.
Riva Nimitz
Riva Nimitz (December 28, 1936 São Paulo-October 10, 1993 São Paulo) was a Brazilian actor.
He began his acting career in 1957 with the film "Mãos Sangrentas". He went on to appear in numerous TV shows and films including "Tocaia no Asfalto", "Os Inconfidentes", and "Eu Matei Lúcio Flávio". Nimitz was known for his versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters. He was also a director and producer, and served as president of the Brazilian Actors Association. Nimitz passed away in 1993 at the age of 56 due to complications from heart surgery. He is remembered as one of the most talented actors in Brazilian cinema.
Chica Xavier
Chica Xavier (January 22, 1936 Salvador-) also known as Francisca Xavier Queiroz or Francisca Xavier is a Brazilian actor. She has three children, Christina de Jesus, Izabela de Jesus and Clementino de Jesus Júnior.
Chica Xavier began her acting career in the early 1960s and quickly became known for her powerful performances on stage and screen. She has appeared in several popular Brazilian telenovelas, including "Os Ossos do Barão" and "Sinhá Moça," and has also worked in film and theater.
In addition to her acting work, Chica Xavier is also a prominent activist and advocate for Afro-Brazilian culture and rights. She has been involved in numerous initiatives to promote social justice and equality, particularly for Afro-Brazilian women and children.
Throughout her career, Chica Xavier has been recognized for her contributions to Brazilian culture and society. She has received numerous awards and honors, including the Order of Cultural Merit from the Brazilian government and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rio de Janeiro Association of Art Critics.