Miguel Magno (28 March 1951 – 17 August 2009) was a Brazilian actor, director and author. He acted in theater and television. He was known for playing female roles.

Miguel Magno
Born(1951-03-28)28 March 1951
Died17 August 2009(2009-08-17) (aged 58)
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
NationalityBrazilian
OccupationActor

Theater edit

Magno played eleven different women characters in the play Quem tem medo de Itália Fausta (Who's Afraid of Itália Fausta?).[1] He had a consistent theatrical career. In addition to acting he also was director and playwright. Furthermore, he co-founded the Teatro Orgânico Aldebarã, in the 1970s.[2]

Television edit

In addition to theater he participated in several telenovelas and sitcoms. One of his most striking characters was on A Lua me Disse, of Rede Globo, where he portrayed a crossdresser called Dona Roma. In 2009 Miguel Magno was invited by Miguel Falabella to play another woman: Dr. Perci of Toma Lá, Dá Cá.[3]

Death edit

The actor died on 17 August 2009, as a result of a cancer at the age of 58. He had been hospitalized since July in the Hospital Paulistano.[4]

Artistic career edit

Theater edit

Television edit

Movies edit

  • 2006 – Irma Vap .... Camila's father
  • 2002 – Lara .... Henrique

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