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Quick Facts

Born:
1917-03-02

Birthplace:
São Manuel, São Paulo, Brazil

Credits:
12 Total Roles

Tonico

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Biography

João Salvador Perez, better known as Tonico (São Manuel, March 2, 1917 – São Paulo, August 13, 1994). He died at the age of 77, after falling down the stairs of the building where he lived.

Tonico & Tinoco was a Brazilian country duo, considered one of the most important duos in the history of Brazilian music. In their 64-year career, Tonico and Tinoco made almost 1,000 recordings, divided into 83 discs. The duo is one of the sales record holders in Brazil and, according to different sources, their total sales vary between 20 million and 50 million records. The duo performed around 40,000 performances in their entire career.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2013 Inezita Barroso - A Voz e a Viola MOVIE Self
1991 Tonico e Tinoco: Programa Ensaio MOVIE Self
1985 That Damned Meat MOVIE Membro da dupla caipira
1982 O Menino Jornaleiro MOVIE Self
1973 Tonico e Tinoco: MPB Especial MOVIE Self
1972 Os Três Justiceiros MOVIE Self
1971 Luar do Sertão MOVIE Self
1971 A Marca da Ferradura MOVIE Self
1965 Obrigado a Matar MOVIE Compadre Tião
1963 Lá no Meu Sertão MOVIE Self

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