Antonette De Calangute
Antonette Pereira (born Antonetta Souza; 6 March 1963 – 6 March 2014), known professionally as Antonette de Calangute, was an Indian theatre actress, and singer who worked on the Tiatr, Konkani stage. A versatile performer, she is best known for her portrayal of tragic characters in ''tiatr'' productions. Early life Antonette Pereira, originally named Antonetta Souza (later Antoneta de Souza), was born on 6 March 1963, in the town of Calangute. She is the daughter of Trindade Souza (later Trindade de Souza) and Matildes Lobo (later Maria Lobo). Pereira has a sister who resides in Mumbai. Career In the theatrical season of 1978–79, Pereira marked her entry into the world of ''tiatr''. Her debut performance took place in the production titled ''Sangati'' (Companion), written and directed by Vitorino Pereira, who would later become her brother-in-law. It was during the rehearsals and performances of this ''tiatr'' that Pereira fortuitously encountered Bonifacio "Bonny" Pereira, ...
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Margao
Margao or Madgaon is the commercial capital of the Indian state of Goa. It stands on banks of the Sal river and is the administrative headquarters of Salcete sub-district and South Goa district. It is Goa's second largest city by population after Vasco. Etymology ''Margão'' is the Portuguese spelling, with (''Madgao'') being used in Konkani. The etymology of the name has been debated, with theories ranging from the name having evolved from the pre-colonial Mahargao (“village of Mahars”, a large community of weavers) to being derived from the Sanskrit (''Maṭhagrāma'') which means "a village of monasteries" owing to the shrines of Matsyendranath and Gorakhnath in ''Ravanphond'', now a suburb of Margao. Alternatively Margão may be derived from Mharuganv, “village of demons”, or Maravile, Portuguese for “marvellous village.” History Margao in pre-Portuguese times was one of the important settlements in Salcete and known as ''Matha Grama'' (the village of M ...
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