Nara Leão was a Brazilian actress and composer, best known for her roles in Quando o Carnaval Chegar, Girl of Ipanema, and Um Homem Célebre. Born on January 19, 1942, in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, she made significant contributions to Brazilian cinema and music before her death on June 7, 1989.
Personal and Family Life
Nara Leão was the daughter of Altina Lofego and Jairo Leão. She had a sister, Danuza Leão, who also achieved fame as an actress, columnist, and model. Nara was married to Carlos Diegues, with whom she had two children, Isabel and Francisco Diegues. She cherished her role as a grandmother to José Pedro Bial.
Death and Legacy
Nara Leão passed away on June 7, 1989, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, after a battle with brain cancer. Her contributions to Brazilian music and film remain influential, and she is remembered for her unique artistic style and dedication to her craft.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Vinicius | 2005-11-01 | Self (archive footage) |
| Quando o Carnaval Chegar | 1972-07-13 | Mimi |
| Dominguinhos | 2014-05-22 | Self (archive footage) |
| Coisa Mais Linda – Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova | 2005-01-01 | Self (archive footage) |
| Garôta de Ipanema | 1967-05-26 | Self |
| Os Herdeiros | 1970-09-15 | Amiga |
| João do Vale, Muita Gente Desconhece | 2005-01-02 | Self (archive footage) |
| Infinita Tropicália | 1986-01-01 | Self |
| Onde a Terra Começa | 1966-01-01 | |
| Memórias do Grupo Opinião | 2019-05-15 | Self (archive footage) |
| O Tempo e o Som | 1970-01-01 | Self |
| Um Homem Célebre | 1974-01-01 | |
| Álbum de Música | 1974-01-01 | Self |
| Jair Rodrigues – Deixa Que Digam | 2023-04-27 | Self (archive footage) |
| A Lira do Delírio | 1978-07-28 | |
| O Canto Livre de Nara Leão | 2022-01-07 | Herself |