Yara Cortes was an American actress from Brazil, best known for O Casarão (1976), Roda de Fogo (1986), and O Grito (1975). She was born on September 22, 1921, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and passed away on October 17, 2002, in the same city due to lung cancer.
Personal and Family Life
Yara Cortes was born as Odete Cipriano Cerpa. She lived much of her life in Rio de Janeiro, where she built her career in acting. Details about her family life are not widely documented, but her work in television and film left a significant impact on Brazilian media.
Career
Yara Cortes had a prolific career in both television and film, starring in numerous productions throughout her lifetime. Some of her notable works include character roles in popular television series and films, earning her recognition as a talented actress in Brazil.
Death and Legacy
Yara Cortes died on October 17, 2002, in Rio de Janeiro from lung cancer. Her contributions to Brazilian cinema and television continue to be celebrated, and she is remembered for her memorable performances and diverse roles in her acting career.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| O Rei da Pilantragem | 1968-01-01 | |
| Viver de Morrer | 1969-11-10 | |
| Jerônimo, o Herói do Sertão | 1972-01-13 | Mãe |
| A Rainha Diaba | 1974-05-27 | Violeta |
| Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: O Pagador de Promessas – O Filme | 2015-01-09 | Dona Dagmar |
| Mico Preto | 1990-05-07 | Cristina |
| História de Amor | 1995-07-03 | Olga Moretti Miranda |
| Marron Glacé | 1979-08-06 | Clotilde (Madame Clô) |
| Tenda dos Milagres | 1985-07-29 | Zabela |
| Felicidade | 1991-10-07 | Dona Filomena Cabral (Filó) |
| Top Model | 1989-09-18 | Dona Norma |
| Roda de Fogo | 1986-08-25 | Joana Garcez |
| A Viagem | 1994-04-11 | Dona Maroca |
| Mandala | 1987-10-12 | D. Conchita |
| O Bem-Amado | 1980-04-22 | Delegada Chica Bandeira |
| O Semideus | 1973-08-22 | Úrsula ‘Dona Sula’ Garcia Maia |
| Ti Ti Ti | 1985-08-05 | Júlia Spina |
| O Rebu | 1974-11-04 | Maria Angélica |
| Pecado Rasgado | 1978-09-04 | Alice |