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Heloísa Helena Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1917-10-28

Birthplace:
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Credits:
52 Total Roles

Heloísa Helena

Acting

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Biography

Heloísa Helena (28 October 1917 – 19 June 1999) was a Brazilian actress and singer. Her real name was Heloísa Helena Almeida Gama de Magalhães or Heloisa Helena de Almeida Lima. She was born on in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and died in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

In her early career, Heloísa sang in English on the radio, which she spoke with an American accent. The United States embassy made a cultural exchange with Brazil and Heloisa Helena ended up going to New Orleans, staying there for some time.

She appeared in several movies and was the host of the Brazilian What's My Line? television program. She also appeared on the December 16, 1956 episode of the American What's My Line? (Wikipedia)

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
1990 Araponga TV Zora Paranhos
1989 Que Rei Sou Eu? TV Cocote
1985 Roque Santeiro TV Madre Felícia
1983 Eu Prometo TV Dona Bernarda Cantomaia
1983 Mário Fofoca TV Dona Filomena
1982 A Fábrica de Camisinhas MOVIE Self
1982 Sétimo Sentido TV Augusta
1982 Chico Anysio Show TV amiga de Mariano
1980 Coração Alado TV Li (Luzia)
1979 A Pantera Nua MOVIE Self

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