Jô Soares facts for kids
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| Birth name | José Eugênio Soares |
| Born | 16 January 1938 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Died | 5 August 2022 (aged 84) São Paulo, Brazil |
| Years active | 1954–2018 |
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Therezinha Millet Austregésilo
(m. 1959; div. 1979)Sílvia Bandeira
(m. 1980; div. 1983)Flávia Junqueira Pedras
(m. 1987; div. 1998) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relative(s) | Kanela (uncle) |
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José Eugênio Soares (January 16, 1938 – August 5, 2022), known as Jô Soares or just Jô, was a very famous Brazilian comedian, TV host, author, musician, actor, and writer. He was known for his quick wit and friendly interviews.
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Jô Soares' Early Life
Jô Soares was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. When he was young, he thought about becoming a diplomat, like his great-grandfather. However, he soon realized his true passion was acting. He returned to Brazil to study acting and began his career in Rio de Janeiro in 1958.
Jô Soares' Television Career
Jô Soares started his TV journey at TV Rio in 1958. There, he wrote and performed in many funny comedy shows. In 1970, he moved to Rede Globo, one of Brazil's biggest TV networks.
In 1988, Jô Soares joined SBT. He became the host of a popular talk show called Jô Soares Onze e Meia. A talk show is where a host interviews famous people, discusses current events, and often includes comedy sketches. This show was very successful and aired until 1999.
His Most Famous Shows
In 2000, Jô Soares returned to Rede Globo. He brought his talk show format with him, and it was renamed Programa do Jô. This show became incredibly popular and ran for many years, ending in 2016. Jô Soares was known for his long interviews and his unique style.
Beyond TV: Books and Music
Besides his TV work, Jô Soares was also a talented writer. His first novel, O Xangô de Baker Street, came out in 1995. This book was so good that it was translated into many different languages. It was even made into a movie in 2001.
Jô Soares also loved music, especially jazz. He released several jazz CDs. He also produced many plays for the theater, including a new version of William Shakespeare's Richard III.
Jô Soares' Personal Life
Jô Soares was a Roman Catholic. He showed great respect for Rita of Cascia, a saint known for helping people in difficult situations.
Jô Soares' TV Appearances
Here are some of the TV shows Jô Soares appeared in:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1970–1972 | Faça Humor, Não Faça Guerra | Various | A comedy show with short funny scenes |
| 1972–1975 | Satiricom | Various | Another comedy show with short funny scenes |
| 1976–1982 | Planeta dos Homens | Dr. Sardinha, Dr. Rafael, Brother Carmelo | A comedy show with short funny scenes |
| 1981–1987 | Viva o Gordo | Captain Gay, Other recurring roles | A comedy show with short funny scenes |
| 1988–1999 | Jô Soares Onze e Meia | Host | He hosted 2,309 episodes of this talk show |
| 1988–1990 | Veja o Gordo | Various | A comedy show with short funny scenes |
| 2000–2016 | Programa do Jô | Host | He hosted over 8,000 episodes of this talk show |
See also
In Spanish: Jô Soares para niños
