Duse Nacaratti
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Duse Nacaratti was a Brazil
ian actress and comedian
, known for roles in films, theater productions and telenovelas. She was nicknamed the "Soberana da comédia" by fellow actors.
, Minas Gerais
, on June 22, 1942.
Many of the theater productions in which Nacaratti appeared during her career were written by playwright
and dramatist, Nelson Rodrigues
. She appeared in two productions of Beijo no asfalto in 1967 and 2001. Nacaratti later appeared opposite actress Malu Mader
in "Vestido de noiva" (Wedding Dress). Her last theatrical performance came in the 2008 production of A falecida, which was directed João Fonseca
and written by playwright Nelson Rodrigues.
Nacaratti's film credits included O grande mentecapto in 1989, Romance de empregada in 1988, Com licença, eu vou à luta in 1986 and Bete balanço in 1984. Her last film was 2008's Elvis & Madona.
Her television roles included parts in the Brava gente
, Site Picapau Yellow and the Chico Anysio Show television series. Other notable performances included Corpo a corpo in 1984, Sol de verão in 1982, Cambalacho in 1986 and Desejos de mulher in 2002. Nacaratti's last television role was in the 2008 television movie, Negócio da China (Business in China) in which she portrayed the character, Aunt Saudade.
Duse Nacaratti died of respiratory failure
on July 23, 2009, around 9 A.M. at the Hospital Ipanema Plus in southern Rio de Janaeiro, Brazil, at the age of 67.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian actress and comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
, known for roles in films, theater productions and telenovelas. She was nicknamed the "Soberana da comédia" by fellow actors.
Biography
She was born in CataguasesCataguases
Cataguases is a city located in the southeastern part of the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil. It is mainly an industrial centre with a strong influence of coffee plantation in its early history . The population was estimated at about 62,000 inhabitants in 1996 and is expected to be at about 66,000...
, Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais is one of the 26 states of Brazil, of which it is the second most populous, the third richest, and the fourth largest in area. Minas Gerais is the Brazilian state with the largest number of Presidents of Brazil, the current one, Dilma Rousseff, being one of them. The capital is the...
, on June 22, 1942.
Many of the theater productions in which Nacaratti appeared during her career were written by playwright
Playwright
A playwright, also called a dramatist, is a person who writes plays.The term is not a variant spelling of "playwrite", but something quite distinct: the word wright is an archaic English term for a craftsman or builder...
and dramatist, Nelson Rodrigues
Nélson Rodrigues
Nelson Falcão Rodrigues was a Brazilian playwright, journalist and novelist. In 1943, he helped usher in a new era in Brazilian theater with his play Vestido de Noiva , considered revolutionary for the complex exploration of its characters' psychology and its use of colloquial dialog...
. She appeared in two productions of Beijo no asfalto in 1967 and 2001. Nacaratti later appeared opposite actress Malu Mader
Malu Mader
Maria de Lourdes da Silveira Mäder is a Brazilian actress of Lebanese and Portuguese origin. She lives in Ipanema, a rich neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, and is married to Brazilian rock star Tony Bellotto from the band Titãs...
in "Vestido de noiva" (Wedding Dress). Her last theatrical performance came in the 2008 production of A falecida, which was directed João Fonseca
João Fonseca
João Francisco Fonseca dos Santos , known as Fonseca, is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a goalkeeper.-External links:** **...
and written by playwright Nelson Rodrigues.
Nacaratti's film credits included O grande mentecapto in 1989, Romance de empregada in 1988, Com licença, eu vou à luta in 1986 and Bete balanço in 1984. Her last film was 2008's Elvis & Madona.
Her television roles included parts in the Brava gente
Brava Gente
Brava Gente was a television series aired by TV Globo in Brazil between 2000 and 2003, initially as a special year-end. The program was adapted from stories and national stories, and plays by famous playwrights, screenwriters and signed by a number represented by several actors and actresses. The...
, Site Picapau Yellow and the Chico Anysio Show television series. Other notable performances included Corpo a corpo in 1984, Sol de verão in 1982, Cambalacho in 1986 and Desejos de mulher in 2002. Nacaratti's last television role was in the 2008 television movie, Negócio da China (Business in China) in which she portrayed the character, Aunt Saudade.
Duse Nacaratti died of respiratory failure
Respiratory failure
The term respiratory failure, in medicine, is used to describe inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system, with the result that arterial oxygen and/or carbon dioxide levels cannot be maintained within their normal ranges. A drop in blood oxygenation is known as hypoxemia; a rise in arterial...
on July 23, 2009, around 9 A.M. at the Hospital Ipanema Plus in southern Rio de Janaeiro, Brazil, at the age of 67.
Films
- 2008 - Elvis & Madona - Jura
- 1987 - Romance da Empregada - Amiga de Fausta
- 1986 - Com Licença, Eu Vou à Luta - Teresa
Television
- 2008 - Negócio da China - Tia Saudade
- 2008 - Faça sua HistóriaFaça Sua HistóriaFaça Sua História is a series of Brazilian TV Globo Network, and its first and final season opens in 2008. The pilot series was led by Stepan Nercessian, aired on December 27, 2007...
- senhora que apresenta o novo táxi a Oswaldir - 2007 - Sítio do Pica-Pau Amarelo - Velha Firinfiféia
- 2005 - Alma GêmeaAlma GêmeaAlma Gêmea is a Brazilian telenovela that produced and broadcast by Rede Globo in 2005 and 2006. It was written by Walcyr Carrasco and directed by Jorge Fernando. Although the actors speak Portuguese, the program has been dubbed into other languages and syndicated internationally...
- Bruxa - 2002 - Desejos de Mulher - Iracema
- 2001 - Brava GenteBrava GenteBrava Gente was a television series aired by TV Globo in Brazil between 2000 and 2003, initially as a special year-end. The program was adapted from stories and national stories, and plays by famous playwrights, screenwriters and signed by a number represented by several actors and actresses. The...
- Mãe de Marcilene - 1986 - Cambalacho - Cibele Sampaio
- 1984 - Corpo a Corpo - Virgínia Mercier
- 1982 - Sol de Verão - Madalena
- 1982 - Chico Anysio Show - Tiete