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Antônio Pitanga
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| Born |
Antônio Luiz Sampaio
June 13, 1939 (age 86) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1960–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Vera Manhães
(m. 1976; div. 1986)Benedita da Silva
(m. 1992) |
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Antônio Luiz Sampaio (born on June 13, 1939) is a famous Brazilian actor. He is better known by his stage name Antônio Pitanga. He became well-known around the world for his roles in movies from the Cinema Novo movement in the 1960s. This was a time when Brazilian filmmakers created new and exciting ways to tell stories.
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Who is Antônio Pitanga?
Antônio Pitanga is a respected actor from Brazil. He has been acting for many years, starting in 1960. He is known for his strong performances in many films and TV shows. His work helped shape Brazilian cinema, especially during the Cinema Novo period.
Antônio Pitanga's Family Life
Antônio Pitanga was married to actress Vera Manhães. They had two children who also became actors: his daughter Camila Pitanga and his son Rocco Pitanga. After their marriage ended, he married Benedita da Silva. She is a well-known politician in Brazil.
Antônio Pitanga's Acting Career
Antônio Pitanga has had a long and successful career. He has appeared in many important films and television series. His roles often showed the lives of ordinary people in Brazil.
Notable Films by Antônio Pitanga
Antônio Pitanga starred in many films that are considered classics. Here are some of his well-known movie roles:
- Barravento (1962)
- O Pagador de Promessas (1962)
- The Guns (1964)
- My Home Is Copacabana (1965)
- Joanna Francesa (1973)
- The Age of the Earth (1980)
- Quilombo (1984)
- La Mansión de Araucaima (1986)
- Eternamente Pagú (1988)
- Villa-Lobos: A Life of Passion (2000)
- O Homem Que Desafiou o Diabo (2007)
- Lula, The Son of Brasil (2009)
- I'd Receive the Worst News from Your Beautiful Lips (2011)
- Memory House (2020)
- Aunt Virginia (2023)
Antônio Pitanga on Television
Besides movies, Antônio Pitanga has also been a part of many popular TV shows. These shows are often called telenovelas in Brazil. Here are some of the TV series he appeared in:
- Pantanal (1990)
- A Próxima Vítima (1995)
- O Clone (2001)
- Celebridade (2003)
- The Mutants: Pathways of the Heart (2008)
- Cama de Gato (2009)
- Rebelde (2011)
- Amor Perfeito (2023)
- Vale Tudo (2025)
Antônio Pitanga's Role in Politics
Antônio Pitanga also held a special role in politics. From 2002 to 2003, he was the First Gentleman of Rio de Janeiro. This title is given to the husband of a female governor. His wife, Benedita da Silva, was the governor during that time.
Awards and Recognition
Antônio Pitanga has received recognition for his contributions to art and culture. He was honored with the Order of Cultural Merit. This award celebrates people who have made important contributions to Brazilian culture.
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