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Lucélia Santos

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Lucélia Santos
The true story of a working class boy who moves to the nation's financial capital at a young age and becomes one the most influential politician in Brazil's history.
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Lucélia Santos was born on 20 May 1957 in Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil. She is an actress and producer, known for Engraçadinha (1981), Carmem (1987) and Luz del Fuego (1982).
BornMay 20, 1957
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BornMay 20, 1957
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      • 6 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Known for

    Lucélia Santos in Engraçadinha (1981)
    Engraçadinha
    5.6
    • Engraçadinha
    • 1981
    Lucélia Santos in Carmem (1987)
    Carmem
    6.1
    TV Series
    • Carmem
    Luz del Fuego (1982)
    Luz del Fuego
    5.6
    • Luz del Fuego
    • 1982
    Vereda Tropical (1984)
    Vereda Tropical
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Silvana

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    Actress



    • The Erection of Toribio Bardelli (2023)
      The Erection of Toribio Bardelli
      6.8
      • Celestine
      • 2023
    • Mulher Oceano (2020)
      Mulher Oceano
      6.3
      • Teresa Visser
      • 2020
    • Na Corda Bamba (2019)
      Na Corda Bamba
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Marília Galvão Salles Montenegro
      • 2019–2020
    • Selvagem (2019)
      Selvagem
      7.3
      • Professora Maria
      • 2019
    • Vai que Cola (2013)
      Vai que Cola
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Isaura
      • 2016
    • A Serpente (2016)
      A Serpente
      4.8
      • Lígia
      • Guida
      • 2016
    • Thales Cavalcanti in Casa Grande (2014)
      Casa Grande
      6.8
      • Lucélia
      • 2014
    • Aline (2009)
      Aline
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Débora
      • 2011
    • Lula, the Son of Brazil (2009)
      Lula, the Son of Brazil
      4.5
      • Professora
      • 2009
    • Destino (2009)
      Destino
      5.3
      • Luiza
      • 2009
    • Casos e Acasos (2007)
      Casos e Acasos
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Lucila
      • 2008
    • Donas de Casa Desesperadas (2007)
      Donas de Casa Desesperadas
      5.2
      TV Series
      • Suzana Mayer
      • 2007–2008
    • Scars (2006)
      Scars
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Fausta Gama
      • 2006
    • Pedro Bial in Hot Line (1999)
      Hot Line
      6.4
      TV Series
      • Dejanira
      • 2004
    • Chico Díaz in O Ovo (2003)
      O Ovo
      5.8
      Short
      • 2003

    Producer



    • Destino (2009)
      Destino
      5.3
      • producer
      • 2009
    • Timor Lorosae: The Unseen Massacre (2001)
      Timor Lorosae: The Unseen Massacre
      8.0
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 2001

    Director



    • Timor Lorosae: The Unseen Massacre (2001)
      Timor Lorosae: The Unseen Massacre
      8.0
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2001

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    Personal details

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    • Official site
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    • Height
      • 5′ 1″ (1.55 m)
    • Born
      • May 20, 1957
      • Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil
    • Spouse
      • John Neschling(divorced, 1 child)
    • Other works
      Starred in the short film "A Idade do Coração", by Tamy Marrachine, with Eva Todor and Consuelo Leandro (17 min./color/35mm), Brazil, 1999.
    • Publicity listings
      • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

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      She was the first foreign actress on Chinese television ever and still is a celebrity in China, where Isaura: Slave Girl (1976) was a big success.

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