Palmira Bastos was a Portuguese actress who is best known for her roles in “O Destino” (1922) and “As Árvores Morrem de Pé” (1966).
Personal and Family Life
Palmira Bastos was born on May 30, 1875, in Aldeia Gavinha, Alenquer, Portugal. Her parents, Pedro Echavarría Martinez and Maria das Dores, were itinerant actors from Spain. She was married twice, first to António de Sousa Bastos with whom she had a daughter named Amélia Bastos, and later to António de Almeida Cruz.
Death and Legacy
Palmira Bastos passed away on May 10, 1967, in Lisbon, Portugal. She is remembered as one of the greatest Portuguese theater actresses of the 20th century, leaving behind a significant legacy in the performing arts.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1922 | O Destino | Maria da Silva Oliveira |
| 1966 | As Árvores Morrem de Pé | Eugénia |