Tereza Raquel was an American actress known for her roles in “Que Rei Sou Eu?”, “A Volta do Filho Pródigo”, and “Amante Muito Louca”. She was born on March 10, 1934, in Nilópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and passed away on April 2, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro.
Personal and Family Life
Tereza Raquel, whose birth name was Teresinha Malka Brandwain Taiba de La Sierra, was a prominent figure in Brazilian theatre and was previously married to director Ipojuca Pontes. She was fond of animals, owning two dogs and a parrot that could mimic the laughter of her character Queen Valentine from “Que Rei Sou Eu?”. In honor of her legacy, a large theatre in Rio de Janeiro bears her name.
Death and Legacy
Tereza Raquel died on April 2, 2016, due to intestinal obstruction. She is remembered as one of the greatest dames of Brazilian theatre, with a significant influence on the performing arts in Brazil. Her performances and contributions to television and cinema have left a lasting mark on Brazilian culture.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Águia na Cabeça | 1984-04-01 | Dona Branca |
| Amante Muito Louca! | 1973-05-01 | Brigite |
| Procura-se Uma Rosa | 1964-05-21 | |
| Revólver de Brinquedo | 1977-12-15 | |
| Genival é de Morte | 1956-06-12 | |
| Sol Sobre a Lama | 1963-10-24 | |
| Ganga Zumba | 1963-04-16 | Senhora Pieró |
| Pedro Mico | 1985-12-11 | |
| A Volta do Filho Pródigo | 1978-06-16 | |
| Feminino Plural | 1976-03-01 | |
| Und der Amazonas schweigt | 1963-12-06 | Dona Cecilia |
| Que Rei Sou Eu? | 1989-02-13 | Rainha Valentine de Avillan |
| Marron Glacé | 1979-08-06 | Lola |
| Abolição | 1988-11-22 | Princesa Isabel |
| Baila Comigo | 1981-03-16 | Marta Tereza Frey Gama |
| A Próxima Vítima | 1995-03-13 | Francesca Ferreto Rossi |
| Louco Amor | 1983-04-11 | Renata Dumont / Agetilde Rocha |
| O Astro | 1977-12-06 | Clô (Clotilde Hayala) |