Cláudia Jimenez was an American actress known for Torre de Babel, Seven Sins, and O Corpo. She was born on November 18, 1958, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and passed away on August 20, 2022, in the same city due to heart failure.
Personal and Family Life
Cláudia Jimenez was born to housewife Mercedes Patitucchi and Eduardo Jimenez. She had four older sisters: Regina, Leila, Sandra, and Cínthia, who pursued various professions. Jimenez was recognized as one of Brazil’s finest comedy actresses and had a significant impact on Brazilian television and cinema.
Health Challenges
Throughout her life, Cláudia faced health challenges, including undergoing surgery for a replacement aorta valve, which had weakened due to chemotherapy 25 years earlier. Despite these difficulties, she received medical clearance in August 2012, allowing her to continue her career.
Death and Legacy
Cláudia Jimenez passed away on August 20, 2022, in Rio de Janeiro. Her legacy as a talented actress is celebrated by fans and peers, remembering her significant contributions to Brazilian comedy and film.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Os Trapalhões no Auto da Compadecida | 1987-04-22 | Mulher do Padeiro |
| Romance da Empregada | 1988-05-15 | |
| A Dança dos Bonecos | 1986-12-15 | |
| O Corpo | 1991-07-12 | Beatriz |
| Ópera do Malandro | 1986-07-02 | Fiorella |
| Gabriela, Cravo e Canela | 1983-03-24 | Olga |
| Sai de Baixo | 1996-03-31 | Edileuza |
| Sete Pecados | 2007-06-18 | Custódia |
| Sexo e as Negas | 2014-09-16 | Jesuína de Paula |
| As Brasileiras | 2012-02-02 | Augusta Ramil |
| Haja Coração | 2016-05-31 | Lucrécia Abdala Varella |
| Negócio da China | 2008-10-06 | Violante Gonçalves |
| A Vida Alheia | 2010-04-08 | Alberta Peçanha |
| América | 2005-03-14 | Consuelo Torres Serrano |
| Aquele Beijo | 2011-10-17 | Mãe Iara dos Santos |
| As Filhas da Mãe | 2001-08-27 | Dagmar Cerqueira |
| Escolinha do Professor Raimundo | 1992-02-07 | Dona Cacilda |
| Zorra Total | 1999-03-25 | Glorinha |
| Programa do Jô | 2000-04-03 | |
| Infratores | 2018-08-26 | Bibiana |
| Chico City | 1973-01-05 | |
| Torre de Babel | 1998-05-25 | Balbina Teixeira Colombo (Bina) |