Lupe Gigliotti
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Lupe Gigliotti was a Brazil
ian television, stage and film actress.
Gigliotti was born Maria Paula Viana Lupicina in Maranguape
, Ceará
, Brazil
on July 1, 1926. She was the sister of Brazilian actor and comedian Chico Anysio
and the aunt of actor Marcos Palmeira
. She began acting professionally during the 1960s, appearing in eleven films during her career. Gigliotti first became famous for her role as Dona Escolástica on the comedic television show, Escolinha do Professor Raimundo.
Gigliotti's last television appearance was on the Globo telenovela, Cama de Gato
, as Áurea in early 2010.
Lupe Gigliotti died at her home in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
, on December 19, 2010, at the age of 84. She had been suffering from lung cancer
.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian television, stage and film actress.
Gigliotti was born Maria Paula Viana Lupicina in Maranguape
Maranguape
Maranguape is a municipality in Ceará with 102,982. The community was founded in 1851 and is currently part of the Fortaleza metropolitan area.- External links :*...
, Ceará
Ceará
Ceará is one of the 27 states of Brazil, located in the northeastern part of the country, on the Atlantic coast. It is currently the 8th largest Brazilian State by population and the 17th by area. It is also one of the main touristic destinations in Brazil. The state capital is the city of...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
on July 1, 1926. She was the sister of Brazilian actor and comedian Chico Anysio
Chico Anysio
Chico Anysio, born Francisco Anysio de Oliveira Paula Filho is a Brazilian actor, comedian, writer and composer. He is the brother of the late actress Lupe Gigliotti. Anysio is considered one of the greatest and most talented names of Brazilian comedy of all time.- Television :* 1973/80 - Chico...
and the aunt of actor Marcos Palmeira
Marcos Palmeira
Marcos Palmeira de Paula is a Brazilian actor. He is nephew of the siblings Chico Anysio and Lupe Gigliotti.- Telenovelas :* 2009 - Cama de Gato - Gustavo Brandão* 2008 - Três Irmãs - Bento Rio Preto* 2006 - Belíssima - Gilberto Moura...
. She began acting professionally during the 1960s, appearing in eleven films during her career. Gigliotti first became famous for her role as Dona Escolástica on the comedic television show, Escolinha do Professor Raimundo.
Gigliotti's last television appearance was on the Globo telenovela, Cama de Gato
Cama de Gato
Cama de Gato is a Brazilian soap opera broadcast by the Globo network. It is the third-most watched soap opera in Brazil.- Cast :Guest actors:Guest actresses:Special guest star:Supporting cast- National :* Capa: Camila Pitanga...
, as Áurea in early 2010.
Lupe Gigliotti died at her home in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, on December 19, 2010, at the age of 84. She had been suffering from lung cancer
Lung cancer
Lung cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung. If left untreated, this growth can spread beyond the lung in a process called metastasis into nearby tissue and, eventually, into other parts of the body. Most cancers that start in lung, known as primary...
.