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Elis Regina

Elis Regina

Birthday: 1945-03-17 | Place of Birth: Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2019
Amigo Arrigo

as    Self (archive footage)

2007
Elis Regina: Doce de Pimenta

as    Herself (archive footage)

2007
Elis Regina: Na Batucada da Vida

as    Self (archive footage)

1973
Elis Regina: MPB Especial

as    Herself