Elis Regina
Acting•Born March 17, 1945•Died January 19, 1982 (age 36)•Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Biography
Elis Regina was a Brazilian singer of popular and jazz music. She became nationally renowned in 1965, after singing "Arrastão" in the first edition of TV Excelsior's festival song contest, and soon joined O Fino da Bossa, a television program on TV Record. Elis was noted for her vocalization, as well as for her personal interpretation and performances in shows. She recorded several successful compositions throughout her entire career. Her death, at the age of 36, shocked Brazil. She has frequently been regarded as the greatest Brazilian singer of all time by critics, musicians, and commentators.
Known For
Grandes Nomes
1980•TV Series
Chico Anysio: Um Homem à Procura de Um Personagem
2025•TV Series•
8.0
Belchior: Just a Wild Heart
2022•Movie•
8.3
Elis & Tom: It Had to be You
2023•Movie•
8.0
O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de Teatro
1976•Movie•
9.5
Ritas
2025•Movie•
8.3
Tropicália
2012•Movie•
7.1
Clara
2012•Movie•
7.0
Filmography
1976
O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de Teatro
Movieas Intérprete do Samba Enredo - Capital Federal, de Flávio Rangel
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayMarch 17, 1945
Day of DeathJanuary 19, 1982
Place of BirthPorto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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