Tereza Rachel

Biography

Tereza Rachel, stage name of Teresinha Malka Brandwain Taiba de La Sierra (Nilópolis, March 10, 1934 — Rio de Janeiro, April 2, 2016), was a Brazilian actress and theater producer. Considered one of the great names in national theater, she has starred in and produced several plays since the 1950s, in addition to founding Teatro Tereza Rachel in 1971. After The Next Victim (1995), she retired from acting, making rare cameo appearances from then on. On television, she gained prominence in works such as O Astro (1977), Baila Comigo (1981) and Que Rei Sou Eu? (1989).

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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

1956Nominee

Best Performance

Genival é de Morte

1985Winner

Best Performance

Pedro Mico

1973Nominee

Best Performance

Amante Muito Louca!

Career Highlights

1964Highlight

Best Performance

Procura-se Uma Rosa

1978Highlight

Best Performance

A Volta do Filho Pródigo