Elis Regina

Acting

Born 1945-03-17 · died 1982-01-19 · Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

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Elis Regina was a Brazilian singer of popular and jazz music. She became nationally renowned in 1965, after singing "Arrastão" in the first edition of TV Excelsior's festival song contest, and soon joined O Fino da Bossa, a television program on TV Record. Elis was noted for her vocalization, as well as for her personal interpretation and performances in shows. She recorded several successful compositions throughout her entire career. Her death, at the age of 36, shocked Brazil. She has frequently been regarded as the greatest Brazilian singer of all time by critics, musicians, and commentators.

Known for

O Som AlucinanteJair Rodrigues - Let Them TalkO Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de TeatroRitasBelchior: Just a Wild HeartSimonal: No One Knows How Tough It WasChico Anysio: Um Homem à Procura de Um PersonagemElis & Tom: It Had to be YouMulher 80ABC of a Strike