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Hugo Carvana
Born 1937-06-04Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hugo Carvana de Hollanda (Rio de Janeiro, June 4, 1937 – Rio de Janeiro, October 4, 2014) was a Brazilian film and television actor and director. Initially associated with scoundrel-type characters during his early career, he played parts in many Brazilian New Wave (Cinema Novo) films. He later moved on to starring and directing comedies, such as his directorial debut, the self-starred "Vai Trabalhar Vagabundo!" (1973) and his last film "A Casa da Mãe Joana 2" (2013). During his later career, he was also a recurring actor in Brazilian soap operas. Carvana died in October 4, 2014, from complications caused by a lung cancer.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Armando Costa: “Televisão pra Mim Não é Bico”Self (archive footage)Peréio, Eu Te Odeio!RoleJá que Ninguém me Tira Para DançarSelfMemórias do Grupo OpiniãoSelf (archive footage)CarvanaSelfEu, Meu Pai e Os CariocasSelfPitangaSelfChico: Brazilian ArtistSelfLuz, Câmera, 50 Anos: As Noivas de Copacabana - O FilmeDelegado Adroaldo de LimaRio, I Love YouManoel (segment "Dona Fulana")Éramos Todos LoucosSelfGiovanni ImprottaCantagaloNão Se Preocupe, Nada Vai Dar Certo!Zimba5x Favela, Now by OurselvesDos SantosA Hora do leão - Os sete leões de GlauberRoleLove Stories Only Last 90 MinutesTaxi driverGolden OldiesSalomãoMilagrezSelfLost and FoundJuizThe Greatest Love of AllSalvadorO Sol - Caminhando contra o ventoSelfDepois do TranseSelfMais uma Vez AmorDr. AlvarezA Degola FatalSelf (archive footage)