Vida Alves was a Brazilian actress and writer who is best known for her performances in TV de Vanguarda (1952), The Three Musketeers (1957), and A Gata (1964).
Personal and Family Life
Vida Alves was born on April 15, 1928, in Itanhandu, Minas Gerais, Brazil. She was married to Gianni Gasparinetti from December 31, 1949, until his death in 1978, and they had two children together. Vida was the daughter of Heitor Alves and Amélia Scarpa Guedes and had several siblings including Helle, Homem, Poema, and Ritmo. Notably, she is remembered for giving the first kiss on Brazilian television, alongside actor Walter Forster, in the soap opera “Sua Vida me pertence” in 1951.
Career
Vida Alves had a successful career in acting, being involved in numerous television series and plays throughout her life. Her roles were highly appreciated, and she became a well-known figure in the Brazilian entertainment industry.
Death and Legacy
Vida Alves passed away on January 3, 2017, in São Paulo, Brazil. She left behind a rich legacy in the Brazilian film and television industry, influencing future generations of actors. Her contributions to Brazilian pop culture, especially in television, are still celebrated today.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| A Pequena Órfã | 1973 | – |
| Dez Vidas | 1969 | Costureira |
| Os Estranhos | 1969 | Irene |
| Sozinho no Mundo | 1968 | – |
| O Rouxinol da Galiléia | 1968 | – |
| Meu Filho, Minha Vida | 1967 | Catherine |
| O Pequeno Lord | 1967 | – |
| O Amor Tem Cara de Mulher | 1966 | Laura |
| A Outra | 1965 | Ofélia |
| O Mestiço | 1965 | Gabriela |
| A Gata | 1964 | Paula |
| Grande Teatro Tupi | 1963–1964 | Lizzie |
| Terror nas Trevas | 1963 | – |
| Moulin Rouge, a Vida de Toulouse-Lautrec | 1963 | Agostina |
| TV de Vanguarda | 1952–1963 | Stelle, Nossa Senhora, Eugenia Grandet |