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Hugo Carvana(1937-2014)

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Director
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Hugo Carvana in De Quina pra Lua (1985)
Hugo Carvana was born on 4 June 1937 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He was an actor and writer, known for Vai Trabalhar Vagabundo (1973), Vai Trabalhar, Vagabundo II (1991) and Apolônio Brasil, Campeão da Alegria (2003). He was married to Martha Alencar. He died on 4 October 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
BornJune 4, 1937
DiedOctober 4, 2014(77)
BornJune 4, 1937
DiedOctober 4, 2014(77)
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  • Awards
    • 8 wins & 6 nominations total

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Known for

Hugo Carvana in Vai Trabalhar Vagabundo (1973)
Vai Trabalhar Vagabundo
6.9
  • Secundino Meireles
  • 1973
Hugo Carvana, Marcos Palmeira, and Marieta Severo in Vai Trabalhar, Vagabundo II (1991)
Vai Trabalhar, Vagabundo II
6.3
  • Dino
  • 1991
Apolônio Brasil, Campeão da Alegria (2003)
Apolônio Brasil, Campeão da Alegria
7.1
  • The Beggar
  • 2003
Hugo Carvana and Marília Pêra in Bar Esperanza (1983)
Bar Esperanza
7.2
  • Zeca
  • 1983

Credits

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Actor

  • Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos (2015)
    Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos
    5.4
    TV Series
    • 2015
  • Rio, I Love You (2014)
    Rio, I Love You
    5.2
    • Manoel (segment "Dona Fulana")
    • 2014
  • José Wilker in Giovanni Improtta (2013)
    Giovanni Improtta
    5.2
    • Cantagallo
    • 2013
  • Next in Line (2012)
    Next in Line
    7.7
    TV Mini Series
    • Jorge Mourão
    • 2012
  • Flávia Alessandra, Tarcísio Meira, Ângela Vieira, Mariana Rios, and Gregório Duvivier in Não Se Preocupe, Nada Vai Dar Certo (2011)
    Não Se Preocupe, Nada Vai Dar Certo
    5.4
    • Zimba
    • 2011
  • Eriberto Leão and Paolla Oliveira in Irrational Heart (2011)
    Irrational Heart
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Olegário Silveira
    • 2011
  • Na Forma da Lei (2010)
    Na Forma da Lei
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Jorginho Monteverde
    • 2010
  • 5x Favela: Agora por Nós Mesmos (2010)
    5x Favela: Agora por Nós Mesmos
    6.6
    • Dos Santos
    • 2010
  • Love Stories Only Last 90 Minutes (2009)
    Love Stories Only Last 90 Minutes
    6.4
    • Motorista de táxi
    • 2009
  • Três Irmãs (2008)
    Três Irmãs
    5.4
    TV Series
    • Andrade
    • 2008–2009
  • Golden Oldies (2008)
    Golden Oldies
    5.2
    • Salomão
    • 2008
  • Marcos Pasquim and Danielle Winits in War and Peace (2007)
    War and Peace
    5.3
    TV Series
    • Moreira
    • 2008
  • Casos e Acasos (2007)
    Casos e Acasos
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Alvaro
    • 2008
  • Wagner Moura and Camila Pitanga in Tropical Paradise (2007)
    Tropical Paradise
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Belisário
    • Belizário
    • 2007
  • Achados e Perdidos (2007)
    Achados e Perdidos
    6.0
    • Juiz
    • 2007

Writer

  • Saideira (2017)
    Saideira
    TV Series
    • created by
    • script
    • 2017–2019
  • Golden Oldies 2 (2013)
    Golden Oldies 2
    4.2
    • original story
    • 2013
  • Flávia Alessandra, Tarcísio Meira, Ângela Vieira, Mariana Rios, and Gregório Duvivier in Não Se Preocupe, Nada Vai Dar Certo (2011)
    Não Se Preocupe, Nada Vai Dar Certo
    5.4
    • writer
    • 2011
  • Golden Oldies (2008)
    Golden Oldies
    5.2
    • writer
    • 2008
  • Apolônio Brasil, Campeão da Alegria (2003)
    Apolônio Brasil, Campeão da Alegria
    7.1
    • story
    • 2003
  • Hugo Carvana and Marília Pêra in Bar Esperanza (1983)
    Bar Esperanza
    7.2
    • Writer
    • 1983
  • Se Segura, Malandro! (1978)
    Se Segura, Malandro!
    6.7
    • writer
    • 1978
  • Hugo Carvana in Vai Trabalhar Vagabundo (1973)
    Vai Trabalhar Vagabundo
    6.9
    • writer
    • 1973
  • Quando o Carnaval Chegar (1972)
    Quando o Carnaval Chegar
    6.1
    • story
    • 1972
  • O Capitão Bandeira Contra o Dr. Moura Brasil (1971)
    O Capitão Bandeira Contra o Dr. Moura Brasil
    6.2
    • story
    • 1971
  • Copacabana Zero Hora (1961)
    Copacabana Zero Hora
    • Writer
    • 1961

Director

  • Golden Oldies 2 (2013)
    Golden Oldies 2
    4.2
    • Director
    • 2013
  • Flávia Alessandra, Tarcísio Meira, Ângela Vieira, Mariana Rios, and Gregório Duvivier in Não Se Preocupe, Nada Vai Dar Certo (2011)
    Não Se Preocupe, Nada Vai Dar Certo
    5.4
    • Director
    • 2011
  • Golden Oldies (2008)
    Golden Oldies
    5.2
    • Director
    • 2008
  • Apolônio Brasil, Campeão da Alegria (2003)
    Apolônio Brasil, Campeão da Alegria
    7.1
    • Director
    • 2003
  • O Homem Nu (1997)
    O Homem Nu
    6.0
    • Director
    • 1997
  • Hugo Carvana, Marcos Palmeira, and Marieta Severo in Vai Trabalhar, Vagabundo II (1991)
    Vai Trabalhar, Vagabundo II
    6.3
    • Director
    • 1991
  • Hugo Carvana and Marília Pêra in Bar Esperanza (1983)
    Bar Esperanza
    7.2
    • Director
    • 1983
  • Se Segura, Malandro! (1978)
    Se Segura, Malandro!
    6.7
    • Director
    • 1978
  • Hugo Carvana in Vai Trabalhar Vagabundo (1973)
    Vai Trabalhar Vagabundo
    6.9
    • Director
    • 1973

Personal details

  • Born
    • June 4, 1937
    • Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Died
    • October 4, 2014
    • Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil(lung cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Martha Alencar1968 - October 4, 2014 (his death, 4 children)
  • Children
      Julio Carvana
  • Parents
      Alice Carvana de Castro

Did you know

  • Trivia
    He won 3 Kikitos Awards: for best movie: "Vai Trabalhar Vagabundo" (1973); for best actor in the movie "Vai Trabalhar Vagabundo 2" (1991); and for best script for the movie "Bar Esperança" (1983).
  • Trademark
    Frequently cast in Glauber Rocha films.

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