Here are 3 famous actresses from Brazil died in 2008:
Renata Fronzi (August 1, 1925 Rosario-April 15, 2008 Barra da Tijuca) also known as Renata Mirra Ana Maria Fronzi was a Brazilian actor. She had two children, César Ladeira Filho and Renato Ladeira.
Renata Fronzi was born in Rosario, Argentina, but spent most of her life in Brazil. She began her acting career in the 1950s, appearing in several popular Brazilian films such as "Tico-Tico no Fubá" and "Este Mundo é um Pandeiro". Fronzi was also a well-known television actress, appearing in numerous soap operas, including "Irmãos Coragem" and "Água Viva". She won the Best Supporting Actress award at the Gramado Film Festival in 1979 for her role in "O Coronel e o Lobisomem". Fronzi was married to the Brazilian film director, producer, and screenwriter César Ladeira. She continued acting until her death in 2008 at the age of 82.
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Dercy Gonçalves (June 23, 1907 Santa Maria Madalena, Rio de Janeiro-July 19, 2008 Rio de Janeiro) a.k.a. Dolores Gonçalves Costa was a Brazilian actor. She had one child, Maria Dercimar Gonçalves Senra.
Dercy Gonçalves was known for her humorous and irreverent personality, often pushing the boundaries of what was considered acceptable on stage and on screen. She began her career in theater in the 1930s and later transitioned to film and television. Throughout her long career, Dercy appeared in over 30 films and several popular soap operas in Brazil.
In addition to her work as an actor, Dercy was also known for her outspoken political views and activism. She was a vocal advocate for human rights and spoke out against the military dictatorship that ruled Brazil from 1964 to 1985.
Despite facing censorship and criticism throughout her career, Dercy remained a beloved figure in Brazilian entertainment until her death in 2008 at the age of 101. She is remembered as a trailblazing performer who broke barriers and paved the way for future generations of actors and comedians in Brazil.
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Carmen Silva (April 5, 1916 Pelotas-April 21, 2008 Porto Alegre) also known as Maria Amália Feijó or Carmem Silva was a Brazilian actor.
Silva began her career in the entertainment industry at a young age, working as a radio actress in the 1930s. She would go on to appear in almost 40 films, including the critically acclaimed "O Cangaceiro" in 1953, and was a well-known television actress in Brazil in the 1960s and 1970s. Silva's work in theater was also notable, particularly her performances in the plays "A Casa de Bernarda Alba" and "Assim é... se lhe parece." In addition to her acting career, Silva was an accomplished singer and recorded several albums throughout her lifetime. She was a beloved figure in Brazilian culture and is remembered for her contributions to film, television, and theater.
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