Biography

Paulo César Peréio was born on October 19, 1940 in Alegrete, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. He was an actor and writer, known for Noite (1985), As Aventuras Amorosas de Um Padeiro (1975) and A Lira do Delírio (1978). He was married to Cissa Guimarães, Suzana César de Andrade and Neila Tavares. He died on May 12, 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Deep and hoarse voice, very used in ads.

Pereio was known for being an ardent atheist and communist who was heavily opposed to the statue of Christ the Redeemer, claiming that it violates Brazil's secular constitution and ruins the beauty of the mountain. From the late 20th century he gathered signatures for its removal.

Children with Cissa Guimarães: Tomás (b. 1978) and João Velho (b. 1984).

Has a sister named Rosa.

Father, with Suzana, of a boy named Gabriel (b. 1991).

Father, with Neila Tavares, of a girl named Lara Velho.