Chica Xavier was an American actress, best known for her roles in Coração Alado (1980), The King of the Cattle (1996), and Sólo Dios sabe (2006). Born on January 21, 1932, in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, she became a prominent figure in the Brazilian entertainment industry. Chica passed away on August 8, 2020, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Personal and Family Life
Chica Xavier was married to Clementino Kelé from July 7, 1956, until her death in 2020. Together, they had three children: Christina Jesus, Izabela Jesus, and Clementino Júnior. She was also a grandmother to Ernesto Xavier, Luana Xavier, and Oranyan.
Death and Legacy
Chica Xavier died on August 8, 2020, due to lung cancer in Rio de Janeiro. Her contributions to Brazilian cinema and television have left a lasting legacy, inspiring future generations of actors. She is remembered for her powerful performances and the emotional depth she brought to her characters.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Nosso Lar | 2010-09-03 | Ismália |
| Mulheres no Poder | 2015-08-27 | Senadora |
| A Partilha | 2001-06-08 | Bá Toinha |
| Calango Lengo: Morte e Vida sem Ver Água | 2008-08-13 | Ave Maria (voice) |
| Inocência | 1983-09-16 | Maria Conga |
| O Assalto ao Trem Pagador | 1962-09-02 | Lino’s wife |
| Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: As Noivas de Copacabana – O Filme | 2015-01-20 | Rosa |
| Pátria Minha | 1994-07-18 | Zilá de Paiva Rangel |
| O Rei do Gado | 1996-06-17 | Madre Gema |
| Duas Caras | 2007-10-01 | Setembrina Caó dos Santos (Mãe Bina) |
| Marron Glacé | 1979-08-06 | Filomena (Filó) |
| O Tempo e o Vento | 1985-04-22 | Laurinda |
| Tenda dos Milagres | 1985-07-29 | Magé Bassã |
| Cara & Coroa | 1995-07-24 | Dinda |
| Força de um Desejo | 1999-05-10 | Rosália |
| As Noivas de Copacabana | 1992-06-02 | Rosa |
| Aquarela do Brasil | 2000-08-22 | Celeste |
| A Lua Me Disse | 2005-04-18 | Dionísia da Mata |
| Fera Radical | 1988-03-28 | Júlia |
| Amor com Amor Se Paga | 1984-03-19 | Judite |
| Renascer | 1993-03-08 | Inácia de Jesus Galvão |
| Sinhá Moça | 1986-04-28 | Virgínia, a Bá |
| Dancin’ Days | 1978-07-10 | Marlene |
| Jogo da Vida | 1981-10-26 | Joana |
| Louco Amor | 1983-04-11 | Denise |