Zeni Pereira

Born: 1924-12-19

Zenith Pereira de Castro (Salvador, December 9, 1924 – Rio de Janeiro, March 21, 2002) was a Brazilian actress. She stood out as Tia Nastácia in the Rio version of the first Sítio do Pica-Pau Amarelo, Januária in Escrava Isaura, Maria José in Vale Tudo and Donana in Carinhoso, becoming one of the first and most relevant black references on television.


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Blame It on Rio

as Mother of the Bride
Released: 1984-02-17

Matthew Hollis is man on holiday in Rio with his best friend. Both men have teenage daughters...

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Black Orpheus

as uncredited
Released: 1959-06-12

Young lovers Orfeu and Eurydice run through the favelas of Rio during Carnaval, on the lam from...

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Samba

as Trinidad
Released: 1965-02-01

Singer Laura Monteiro (Montiel) is murdered by her old protector João Fernandes de Oliveira...

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Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: O Pagador de Promessas - O Filme

as Mãe Maria de Iansã
Released: 2015-01-09

Adaptation of the series shown in 1988. The humble farmer Zé do Burro makes a promise to Santa...

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When Carnaval Comes

as Cuíca's mother
Released: 1972-07-13

Music manager has to get three of his artists together for a special show, but soon finds out it...

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Jovens Pra Frente

as uncredited
Released: 1968-09-06

After a flood that destroyed the orphanage he managed, Padre João develops a project to rebuild...

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O Trapalhão na Ilha do Tesouro

as uncredited
Released: 1975-01-28

Two fishermen Dogfish names Joe and Lula discover the result of a theft of a dangerous gang of...

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Bahia

as uncredited
Released: 1976-09-26

The adventures of Otalia, a strangely innocent young Brazilian prostitute who has just arrived...

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O Picapau Amarelo

as Tia Anastácia
Released: 1973-01-01

The Viscount of Sabugosa is locked in the library writing an encyclopedia about the characters...

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Teus Olhos Castanhos

as uncredited
Released: 1961-01-04

Portuguese singer falls in love with a blind Brazilian girl.

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The Dead at the Phone

as uncredited
Released: 1963-04-19

This story begins with Marcelo's funeral. His family, his fiancée Lúcia and three suspicious men...

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Rua Descalça

as uncredited
Released: 1971-03-11

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O Comprador de Fazendas

as uncredited
Released: 1975-03-10

Two conmen (one trying to pretend his lousy farm is a great one to sell, other pretending to buy...

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Pais Quadrados, Filhos Avançados

as uncredited
Released: 1970-02-08

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Salve-Se Quem Puder - O Rally da Juventude

as Geralda
Released: 1973-02-01

A millionaire Aníbal sponsor a car racing, the "Youth's Rally". A couple, Helena and Fernando,...

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Um Marido Sem... É Como um Jardim Sem Flores

as uncredited
Released: 1972-06-06

A private detective is hired to spy a married woman and ends up falling in love with her.

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Som, Amor e Curtição

as uncredited
Released: 1972-03-25

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Escrava Isaura

as Januária
First aired: 1976-10-11

The difficulties faced by a young, sweet-hearted white slave targeted by the obsession of her...

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Vale Tudo

as Maria José
First aired: 1988-05-16

Fátima Accioly is a young, callous woman who wants to be rich and successful at any price. After...

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Escalada

as Braulina
First aired: 1975-01-06

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Rainha da Sucata

as Mercedes
First aired: 1990-04-02

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Pátria Minha

as Isaura Lopes dos Santos
First aired: 1994-07-18

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Irmãos Coragem

as Virgínia
First aired: 1970-06-08

The fight for freedom and against oppression is the central theme of this soap opera that tells...

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Corpo a Corpo

as Odete Jardim
First aired: 1984-11-26

Eloá and Osmar's marriage is thrown into crisis when a mysterious man crosses their path. With a...

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O Homem Que Deve Morrer

as Conceição (Ma. da Conceição)
First aired: 1971-06-14

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Carinhoso

as Donana
First aired: 1973-07-02

Cecília is in love with Eduardo, a millionaire who doesn't care about their relationship. Ready...

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Bicho do Mato

as Dora
First aired: 1972-05-08

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Dona Xepa

as Corina
First aired: 1977-05-24

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A Patota

as Basília
First aired: 1972-11-27

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