Luis Gustavo

Luis Gustavo was a Swedish-born American actor who is best known for his roles in “Romeu e Julieta: O Casamento,” “Elas por Elas,” and “Beto Rockfeller.” Born on February 2, 1934, he made significant contributions to television and film throughout his career before passing away on September 19, 2021.

Personal and Family Life

Luis Gustavo was born in Gothenburg, Sweden, to diplomat Luís Amador Sanchez and Helena Blanco. He had two marriages, first to Desirée Vignolli, with whom he had a daughter named Jessica, and later to Mila Moreira. He also had relatives in the acting industry, being the uncle of actors Cássio Gabus Mendes and Tato Gabus Mendes.

Death and Legacy

Luis Gustavo passed away on September 19, 2021, in Itatiba, São Paulo, Brazil, after a battle with cancer. His career left a lasting impact on Brazilian television and cinema, with memorable performances that continue to be celebrated by fans and colleagues.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
O Casamento de Romeu e Julieta 2005-03-18 Baragatti
Os Penetras 2012-11-30 Anchieta
Amada Amante 1978-06-01 Tuca
O Sobrado 1956-05-28 Jango Veiga
Sede de Amar (Capuzes Negros) 1978-02-11
Casinha Pequenina 1963-05-11 Bento
Beto Rockefeller 1970-01-01 Beto
Sai de Baixo: O Filme 2019-02-21 Vavá
As Aventuras de Mário Fofoca 1983-03-10 Mário Fofoca
Lenita 2023-10-27 Self
Mord in Rio 1963-12-06 André
Sai de Baixo 1996-03-31 Vavá
Brasil a Bordo 2018-01-25 Gonçalo Galvez
Mico Preto 1990-05-07 Firmino do Espírito Santo
O Profeta 2006-10-16 Piragibe Carvalho
O Mapa da Mina 1993-03-29 Antônio Machado (Toni)
Ti Ti Ti 2010-07-19 Mário Cury (Mário Fofoca)
Três Irmãs 2008-09-15 Vidigal Castro
Joia Rara 2013-09-16 Apolônio Fonseca
Começar de Novo 2004-08-30 Glauco Oliveira Teles (Elvis Doidão)
A Volta de Beto Rockfeller 1973-03-26 Alberto (Beto Rockfeller)
O Beijo do Vampiro 2002-08-26 Galileu Van Burger
O Salvador da Pátria 1989-01-09 José Matos
Malhação 1995-04-24 Heitor Laroche
Alma Gêmea 2005-06-20 Romeu
As Cariocas 2010-10-19 Gustavo
Cama de Gato 2009-10-05 Waldemar Moreira
Anjo Mau 1976-02-02 Ricardo Medeiros
Confissões de Adolescente 1994-08-22 Paulo Araújo
Mário Fofoca 1983-03-13 Mário Fofoca
Elas por Elas 1982-05-10 Mário Cury (Mário Fofoca)
Ti Ti Ti 1985-08-05 Ariclenes Almeida (Ari) / Victor Valentín