- Born
- Died
- Birth nameCarlos José Fontes Diegues
- Nickname
- Cacá
- Carlos Diegues was born on May 19, 1940 in Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil. He was a producer and director, known for Xica (1976), O Maior Amor do Mundo (2006) and Better Days Ahead (1989). He was married to Renata Maria de Almeida Magalhães and Nara Leão. He died on February 14, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- SpousesRenata Maria de Almeida Magalhães(1982 - February 14, 2025) (his death, 1 child)Nara Leão(1967 - 1977) (divorced, 2 children)
- Children
- He shares the birthday with another Brazilian director, Jayme Monjardim.
- Children with Nara Leão: Isabel Diegues[b. 1970] and Francisco [b.1972].
- Father-in-law of journalist, director and presenter Pedro Bial.
- He was a good friend of director Glauber Rocha.
- Member of jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1981.
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