Bibi Ferreira
Bibi Ferreira | |
---|---|
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1941–2018 |
Spouse |
Paulo Pontes
(m. 1968; died 1976) |
Children | 1 |
Abigail Izquierdo Ferreira (1 June 1922 – 13 February 2019), known as Bibi Ferreira, was a Brazilian actress, singer, and director. In a career spanning more than 75 years, Ferreira directed and performed in numerous theatrical productions and was recognized as one of the great divas of Brazilian music.[1][2]
Early life
Ferreira was born in
Career
Her father invited his daughter to join his company. She made her stage debut performing
In 1962, she was cast in the Brazilian production of My Fair Lady, which set a Brazilian record for its 2+1⁄2-year run. She then played leads in Hello Dolly and Man of La Mancha. In the 1970s, she began directing her own productions. Ferreira began performing in a musical about Édith Piaf in 1983, and toured the show through Europe.[5]
Ferreira was a prominent figure in the Brazilian entertainment industry. Her protégé, singer
Later life and death
In 1968, Ferreira married Paulo Pontes, a playwright. In 1970, she performed in Gota D'Agua, a play Pontes wrote.[5] Pontes died in 1976.[6] Ferreira died in Rio de Janeiro on February 13, 2019, from a cardiac arrest.[7]
References
- ^ "Atriz Bibi Ferreira morre aos 96 anos no Rio". ISTOÉ Independente (in Brazilian Portuguese). 13 February 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
- ^ "Corpo de Bibi Ferreira é velado no Teatro Municipal, no Rio". O Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). 14 February 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
- ^ ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
- ^ Junqueira, Christine (2006). "Biografia de Bibi Ferreira". Brasil Memória das Artes. Fundação Nacional de Artes. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
- ^ a b c d Arcos, Betto (9 November 2013). "Brazil's 91-Year-Old Leading Lady Still Shines". NPR. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
- ^ Gouvêa, Hilton (7 October 2011). "Morte do dramaturgo Paulo Pontes completa 40 anos". A União (in Portuguese). Governo do Estado da Paraíba. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ "Bibi Ferreira, diva dos musicais brasileiros, morre aos 96 anos". G1. Rio de Janeiro: Globo. 13 February 2019. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
External links
- Bibi Ferreira at IMDb
- Interview With Bibi Ferreira at Forbes