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Mateus Solano
Mateus Solano Schenker Carneiro da Cunha (born 20 March 1981) is a Brazilian actor. He is best known for his performances in Brazilian telenovelas, television series and films. After his debut in Brazilian entertainment industry, Solano has featured in more than a dozen of telenovelas. In telenovelas, he is known for his roles in ''Viver a Vida'', ''Gabriela'', '' Amor à Vida'', among others. He has received several accolades as well as nominations such as Melhores do Ano, Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards (Brazilian version), Troféu Imprensa, among others. In 2013, he played the role of Félix Khoury in the critically acclaimed telenovela '' Amor à Vida''. Biography Mateus was born in Brasilia, capital of Brazil. By early adolescence, he was already working in small services. Seeking his personal independence and investing in his acting career, he moved to Washington, D.C. alone and then to Lisbon, Portugal. After some time, he returned to live with his mother in Rio de Jan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brasília
Brasília (; ) is the federal capital of Brazil and seat of government of the Federal District. The city is located at the top of the Brazilian highlands in the country's Central-West region. It was founded by President Juscelino Kubitschek on 21 April 1960, to serve as the new national capital. Brasília is estimated to be Brazil's third-most populous city. Among major Latin American cities, it has the highest GDP per capita. Brasília was a planned city developed by Lúcio Costa, Oscar Niemeyer and Joaquim Cardozo in 1956 in a scheme to move the capital from Rio de Janeiro to a more central location. The landscape architect was Roberto Burle Marx. The city's design divides it into numbered blocks as well as sectors for specified activities, such as the Hotel Sector, the Banking Sector, and the Embassy Sector. Brasília was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 due to its modernist architecture and uniquely artistic urban planning. It was named "City of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glória Perez
Glória Maria Rebelo Ferrante (; born 25 September 1948) is a Brazilian Emmy-winning screenwriter. Biography Born in Rio Branco, Acre, Gloria is the daughter of lawyer Miguel Jeronimo Ferrante, Italian descendent, and teacher Maria Augusta Rebelo Ferrante, Portuguese descendent, both born and raised in Rio Branco. She moved with her family to Brasilia, then to São Paulo and finally to Rio de Janeiro, where she married. She studied law and philosophy at the University of Brasilia and graduated in history at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. In 1979, Perez began her writing career on Rede Globo, writing a synopsis for an episode of the series '' Malu Mulher''. The episode was never filmed but the synopsis drew the attention of legendary TV writer Janete Clair, who invited Perez to work as her assistant in 1983 in the telenovela '' Eu Prometo,'' starring Francisco Cuoco as Deputy Lucas Cantomaia. The telenovela addressed the backstage of Brazilian politics. After C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stuart Angel
SNI document on Stuart, 1971 Zuleika Angel Jones (June 5, 1921 – April 14, 1976), better known as Zuzu Angel, was a Brazilian-American fashion designer, who became famous for opposing the Brazilian military dictatorship after the forced disappearance of her son, Stuart. She was also the mother of journalist Hildegard Angel. In 2014, the National Truth Commission created to gather and review information about crimes committed during the years of the CIA and U.S. government-backed Brazilian military dictatorship, a former agent of the military repression named Cláudio Antônio Guerra, confirmed the participation of agents of the security apparatus in the death of Angel. Life and career Zuzu Angel was born on June 5, 1921, in Curvelo, Brazil. While still a child, she moved to Belo Horizonte, later living in Bahia. Bahian culture and colors significantly influenced the style of Angel's creations. In 1947, she went to live in Rio de Janeiro, then Brazil's capital city. In t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Talvez Uma História De Amor
''Maybe a Love Story'' ( pt, Talvez uma História de Amor) is a 2018 Brazilian romantic comedy movie based on the novel ''The Discreet Pleasures of Rejection'' by Martin Page. It was produced in Brazil and New York in 2015, directed by Rodrigo Bernardo, and starring Mateus Solano. It was released in Brazil on June 14, 2018. Plot Virgilio (Mateus Solano) is a single and lonely man but everything changes when he answers the call of Clara (Thaila Ayala). Cast * Mateus Solano as Virgílio * Thaila Ayala as Clara * Totia Meirelles as Marcia Bruner *Dani Calabresa as Lisa *Bianca Comparato as Katy * Nathalia Dill as Fernanda * Paulo Vilhena as João *Juliana Didone as Melissa *Isabelle Drummond as Cintia * Jacqueline Sato as Carolina * Marco Luque as Otavio *Cynthia Nixon as Toni * Genero Camilo as Antonio *Elisa Lucinda Elisa Lucinda (born February 2, 1958) is a Brazilian actress, singer, poet, writer and journalist. Born in Cariacica, Espírito Santo, she studied poetry betwe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
O Menino No Espelho
''O Menino no Espelho'' (''The Boy in the Mirror'') is a 2014 Brazilian fantasy adventure drama film directed by Guilherme Fiúza Zenha, based on the book of the same name by Fernando Sabino. The film stars Lino Facioli, Laura Neiva, Mateus Solano and Regiane Alves. Plot Fernando is a kid who lives all his fantasies in an intense way and with a lot of imagination. He knows how to "fly" just like birds, living "adventures in the jungle", he builds planes and face the bullies from his school. Together with his friend Mariana and his dog Capeto, he commands a secret society and solves great mysteries like "a haunted house". But Fernando is never satisfied and always looking to have more free time for his adventures. He wants to have a double someone who would definitely release all his troubles. His reflection in the mirror ends up becoming real just like magic. Odnanref, the mirror double, blindly obeys the wishes of Fernando, assuming his identity whenever he asks. Fernando goes o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Confia Em Mim
''Confia em Mim'' is a 2014 Brazilian thriller film directed by Michel Tikhomiroff. It is the first feature film directed by Tikhomiroff. Plot Mari, a promising chef, works hard to save her economies to open her own restaurant. Recently separated she now engages with Caio, an investor who will help her to realize her dream. However things won't be easy as she thinks. Cast * Mateus Solano as Caio * Fernanda Machado Fernanda Arrias Machado (born 10 October 1980) is a Brazilian actress. She is best known for her role as Maria in the film ''Tropa de Elite''. Career Her first television work was in 2004, when she played Sonya in Rede Globo's telenovela ''Come ... as Mari * Bruno Giordano as Vicente * Fernanda D'Umbra as Teresa References External links * Brazilian thriller films 2014 thriller films 2014 films 2014 directorial debut films 2010s Brazilian films {{2010s-thriller-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Novela Das 8
''Prime Time Soap'' ( pt, A Novela das 8) is a 2011 Brazilian drama film produced by João Queiroz and directed by Odilon Rocha. The feature is produced by Querosene Filmes, Cria Filmes, Geração Conteúdo and TC Filmes, co-produced and distributed by Universal Pictures. It stars Cláudia Ohana, Vanessa Giácomo, Mateus Solano, André Ramiro between other actors. Is a tribute to the Brazilian drama, against the backdrop of the novel Dancin' Days, Gilberto Braga, who influenced the imagination of most of the Brazilians in terms of fashion, behavior and thinking. The director Odilon Rocha, told the press that "the film recreates the look of the club that appeared on TV, which is in the imagination of most Brazilians who lived through that time and also the youth who knows through novel scenes that can be seen on the internet. The intention is to take viewers to that colorful universe ". The film debuted to the public at the Festival do Rio in 2011 for later, according to the plan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linha De Passe
''Linha de Passe'' is a 2008 Brazilian drama film directed by Walter Salles and Daniela Thomas. Written by Salles, Thomas and Bráulio Mantovani, the film stars Vinícius de Oliveira and Sandra Corveloni, who won the Best Actress Award at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival for her role, which was her first in a full-length motion picture. Plot The film tells the story of four poverty-stricken half brothers with the same mother, Cleuza (Sandra Corveloni) but different fathers, who live in a suburban neighborhood in the periphery of São Paulo and have to fight to follow their dreams. Dario (Vinícius de Oliveira), seeks the opportunity of a better life with his soccer skills; Dênis (João Baldasserin) survives as a motorcycle courier; Dinho (José Geraldo Rodrigues) works in a filling station and helps at the local church and Reginaldo (Kaique Jesus Santos), although gifted as a soccer player dreams of becoming a bus driver. Cleuza, pregnant with her fifth child, works as a cleaner for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liberdade, Liberdade
''Liberdade, Liberdade'' (English title: ''Lady Revolution''; literal meaning: ''Freedom, Freedom'') is a Brazilian telenovela produced and aired by TV Globo between 11 April and 4 August 2016, consisting of 67 episodes. It is the sixth telenovela in the 11 p.m. timeslot. It is based on ''Joaquina, Filha do Tiradentes'', created by Maria José de Queiroz. The telenovela is developed by Mário Teixeira and directed by Vinícius Coimbra. The telenovela features performances of Andreia Horta, Mateus Solano, Nathalia Dill, Bruno Ferrari, Dalton Vigh, Ricardo Pereira, Caio Blat, Sheron Menezzes, Rômulo Estrela, Maitê Proença and Lilia Cabral in the main roles. Production Mariana Ximenes was initially cast for the role, Branca, but was chosen as protagonist in ''Haja Coração''. Marjorie Estiano was also considered before Nathalia Dill was cast. Filming of initial scenes took place in Diamantina and Minas Gerais that served as the fictitious Vila Rica. Plot Born in the 19th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alinne Moraes
Aline Cristine Dorelli de Magalhães e Morais (born 22 December 1982), known professionally as Alinne Moraes, is a Brazilian actress. She is best known by her roles as Maria Sílvia in ''Duas Caras'' and as Luciana in ''Viver a Vida''. Biography and career Moraes was born in Sorocaba, São Paulo. She is an atheist. Before becoming an actress, she worked as a fashion model, starting at the age of 12 and retiring 6 years later. As a popular actress in Brazil, she was named as one of ''100 Sexiest Women in the World 2004'' (or ''As 100 Mulheres Mais Sexy do Mundo 2004'' by ''VIP'' magazine internet poll. Besides appearing in ''VIP'' magazine, she has also appeared in magazines such as ''Claudia'', Nova, ''UMA'', Marie Claire, ''Trip'', Boa Forma and ''Elle Brasil''. In 2014, Moraes was cast in ''Em Família'' but was unable to make it to filming due to her pregnancy, she was later replaced by Tainá Müller. Her first work as an actress was on the telenovela ''Coração de Estud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
José Mayer
José Mayer Drumond (born 3 October 1949) is a Brazilian former actor. Biography and career Mayer was born in Jaguaraçu, Minas Gerais, and made his debut on television in 1977 in an children's television series '' Sítio do Picapau Amarelo''. Three years later, he was in the first season of ''Carga Pesada'', in the episode "O Foragido". In 1983, for his performances in ''Bandidos da Falange'' and ''Guerra dos Sexos'', he won the APCA Award for Best Newcomer Actor. He became notorious by his main role in the television adaptation of ''O Pagador de Promessas''. Most known for his roles as a leading man in telenovelas, he also acted in several films, including ''Perfume de Gardênia'', for which he won the Best Actor Award at the 25th Festival de Brasília. In April 2017, Mayer was suspended of working with TV Globo after the wardrobe artist Susllen Tomani accused the actor of having sexually harassed her. Tomani related the incident to the newspaper ''Folha de S.Paulo''. Mayer d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
