Eloísa Mafalda facts for kids
Eloísa Mafalda was a famous Brazilian actress. Her real name was Mafalda Theotto, and she was born on September 18, 1924, in Jundiaí, Brazil. She became very well-known for her many roles in Brazilian television shows and movies.
Her Acting Career
Eloísa Mafalda had a long and successful career in acting. She appeared in many popular TV series, which are often called "telenovelas" in Brazil. She also acted in movies.
Some of her most famous roles were in TV shows like O Ébrio (1965), Pigmalião 70 (1970), and A Próxima Atração (1971). She also starred in Gabriela, Cravo e Canela (1975), Saramandaia (1976), and O Astro (1977).
Later in her career, she continued to appear in many beloved shows. These included Locomotivas (1977), Pecado Rasgado (1978), and Água Viva (1980). She also acted in Brilhante (1981), Champagne (1983), and the very popular Roque Santeiro (1985).
In the 1990s and early 2000s, Eloísa Mafalda was still busy. She was in O Sexo dos Anjos (1989), Pedra sobre Pedra (1992), and Mulheres de Areia (1993). She also made appearances in Você Decide (1995 and 1999), Por Amor (1997), Meu Bem Querer (1998), Porto dos Milagres (2001), and O Beijo do Vampiro (2002).
Later Life and Legacy
Eloísa Mafalda passed away on May 16, 2018, in Petrópolis, Brazil. She was 93 years old. She died due to respiratory failure. She is remembered as a talented actress who brought many characters to life on screen for Brazilian audiences.
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Eloísa Mafalda in 1960
