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Manoel Carlos(1933-2026)

  • Writer
  • Director
  • Producer
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Manoel Carlos was born on 14 March 1933 in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. He was a writer and director, known for Women in Love (2003), Seize the Day (2009) and Helena's Shadow (2014). He was married to Elisabety Gonçalves de Almeida, Maria de Lourdes Gonçalves de Almeida and Cidinha Campos. He died on 10 January 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
BornMarch 14, 1933
DiedJanuary 10, 2026(92)
BornMarch 14, 1933
DiedJanuary 10, 2026(92)
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  • Awards
    • 8 wins & 5 nominations total

Known for

Women in Love (2003)
Women in Love
7.5
TV Series
  • Writer(written by, creator)
Mateus Solano in Seize the Day (2009)
Seize the Day
6.1
TV Series
  • Writer(creator)
Helena's Shadow (2014)
Helena's Shadow
5.2
TV Series
  • Writer(creator)
Ana Paula Arósio in Pages of Life (2006)
Pages of Life
6.7
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer

  • Páginas da Vida
    • based on a story by
    • Released
    • TV Series
    • 2026
  • Páginas da Vida (2026)
    Páginas da Vida
    8.2
    TV Series
    • based on a story by
    • 2026
  • Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos (2015)
    Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos
    5.4
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 2015
  • Helena's Shadow (2014)
    Helena's Shadow
    5.2
    TV Series
    • writer
    • creator
    • Writer
    • 2014
  • Mateus Solano in Seize the Day (2009)
    Seize the Day
    6.1
    TV Series
    • creator
    • written by
    • 2009–2010
  • Maysa: When the Heart Sings (2009)
    Maysa: When the Heart Sings
    7.9
    TV Mini Series
    • writer
    • 2009
  • Ana Paula Arósio in Pages of Life (2006)
    Pages of Life
    6.7
    TV Series
    • story
    • 2006
  • Women in Love (2003)
    Women in Love
    7.5
    TV Series
    • creator (written by)
    • 2003
  • The Presence of Anita (2001)
    The Presence of Anita
    7.7
    TV Mini Series
    • Writer
    • 2001
  • Reynaldo Gianecchini in Family Ties (2000)
    Family Ties
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 2000
  • Ana Colchero and Christian Meier in Isabella (1999)
    Isabella
    7.8
    TV Series
    • story
    • 1999
  • Eduardo Moscovis in Anything for Love (1997)
    Anything for Love
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1997–1998
  • História de Amor (1995)
    História de Amor
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1995–1996
  • Caso Especial (1971)
    Caso Especial
    7.2
    TV Series
    • adaptation
    • 1993
  • Monique Curi in Felicidade (1991)
    Felicidade
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1991–1992
  • Grecia Colmenares and Jorge Martínez in Manuela (1991)
    Manuela
    5.8
    TV Series
    • original idea
    • 1991

Director

  • A Família Trapo (1967)
    A Família Trapo
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1967

Producer

  • Helena's Shadow (2014)
    Helena's Shadow
    5.2
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2014

Personal details

  • Official site
    • Wikipedia
  • Born
    • March 14, 1933
    • São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
  • Died
    • January 10, 2026
    • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil(undisclosed)
  • Spouses
      Elisabety Gonçalves de Almeida1981 - January 10, 2026 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
      Maria Carolina
  • Parents
      José Maria Gonçalves de Almeida
  • Relatives
    • Sofia Frank(Grandchild)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Father of actress Júlia Almeida with Elisabety Almeida and writer Maria Carolina with Cidinha Campos.
  • Trademarks
      Stories often set at the Leblon, the Rio de Janeiro posh area where he lives
  • Nickname
    • Maneco

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