Aracy Balabanian was an American actress who is best known for The Next Victim, Rainha da Sucata, and Nino, o Italianinho. Born on February 22, 1940, in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, she made significant contributions to Brazilian cinema and television before her death on August 7, 2023, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Personal and Family Life
Aracy Balabanian was born to Rafael and Esther Balabanian, who fled the Armenian genocide. She had a large family, being the youngest of eight siblings, with seven older brothers and sisters. Although she started her studies in sociology, she never finished her degree. Aracy was known for her independence, having never married or had children.
Death and Legacy
Aracy Balabanian passed away on August 7, 2023, after battling lung cancer. Her work in television and film left a lasting impact on Brazilian culture, making her a beloved figure in the industry. Fans remember her for her memorable roles and the joy she brought to many through her performances.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Caramujo-Flor | 1988-01-01 | Mulher com vestido preto |
| O Espiritismo de Kardec aos Dias de Hoje | 1995-10-01 | Narração |
| Sai de Baixo: O Filme | 2019-02-21 | Cassandra |
| Juntos a Magia Acontece | 2019-12-25 | Dona Rosa |
| De Corpo Inteiro Entrevistas | 2010-01-01 | Clarice Lispector |
| Policarpo Quaresma, Herói do Brasil | 1998-04-29 | Maricota |
| O Natal do Menino Imperador | 2008-12-23 | D. Mariana |
| Uma Professora Muito Maluquinha | 1996-12-01 | Mosqueteira |
| Saramandaia | 2013-06-24 | Dona Pupu |
| Sai de Baixo | 1996-03-31 | Cassandra |
| Sol Nascente | 2016-08-29 | Geppina |
| Da Cor do Pecado | 2004-01-26 | Germana Cordiolli |
| Que Rei Sou Eu? | 1989-02-13 | Maria Fromet / Lenoir Gaillard |
| Queridos Amigos | 2008-02-18 | Teresa Fernandes Moretti |
| Cheias de Charme | 2012-04-16 | Máslova Tilman |
| Passione | 2010-05-17 | Gemma Mattoli |
| Deus Nos Acuda | 1992-08-31 | Dona Armênia Giovani |
| Ligações Perigosas | 2016-01-04 | Consuelo |
| A Lua Me Disse | 2005-04-18 | Leontina Sá Marques |
| Sabor da Paixão | 2002-09-30 | Hermínia Lemos |
| Eterna Magia | 2007-05-14 | Inácia |
| A Próxima Vítima | 1995-03-13 | Filomena Ferreto |
| Rainha da Sucata | 1990-04-02 | Dona Armênia |
| Helena | 1987-05-04 | Úrsula |
| Elas por Elas | 1982-05-10 | Helena Aranha Muniz |
| Bravo! | 1975-06-16 | Cristina Lemos |
| Locomotivas | 1977-03-01 | Milena Cabral |
| Coração Alado | 1980-08-11 | Maria Faz Favor |
| Ti Ti Ti | 1985-08-05 | Marta Morgado |
| Guerra dos Sexos | 1983-06-06 | Greta |
| Toma Lá, Dá Cá | 2007-08-07 | Shafika Sarakutian |
| Pecado Rasgado | 1978-09-04 | Teca |