Biography

Aguinaldo Silva was born on June 7, 1944 in Carpina, Pernambuco, Brazil. He is a writer and director, known for Empire (2014), Her Own Destiny (2004) and Three Graces (2025).

Magic realism

Brazilian suburban life

Typical characters from the Brazilian Northeast

Eccentric, comical suburban characters

Strong, independent female characters

Susana Vieira's character in his biggest success, "Senhora do Destino"(2004), is a homage to his own mother, Maria do Carmo Ferreira da Silva.

Began career as a police reporter. Gay activist, edited the newspaper "O Lampião".

Considered one of the best writers of Brazilian TV.