Miguel Magno

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Miguel Magno
Born(1951-03-28)28 March 1951
Died17 August 2009(2009-08-17) (aged 58)
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
NationalityBrazilian
OccupationActor

Miguel Magno (28 March 1951 – 17 August 2009) was a Brazilian actor, director and author. He acted in theater and television. He was known for playing female roles.

Theater[edit]

Magno played eleven different women characters in the play Quem tem medo de Itália Fausta (Who's Afraid of Itália Fausta?).[1] He had a consistent theatrical career. In addition to acting he also was director and playwright. Furthermore, he co-founded the Teatro Orgânico Aldebarã, in the 1970s.[2]

Television[edit]

In addition to theater he participated in several telenovelas and sitcoms. One of his most striking characters was on A Lua me Disse, of Rede Globo, where he portrayed a crossdresser called Dona Roma. In 2009 Miguel Magno was invited by Miguel Falabella to play another woman: Dr. Perci of Toma Lá, Dá Cá.[3]

Death[edit]

The actor died on 17 August 2009, as a result of a cancer at the age of 58. He had been hospitalized since July in the Hospital Paulistano.[4]

Artistic career[edit]

Theater[edit]

Television[edit]

Movies[edit]

  • 2006 – Irma Vap .... Camila's father
  • 2002 – Lara .... Henrique

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