Hugo Carvana

Acting

Hugo Carvana

Born June 4, 1937 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Died October 4, 2014 · aged 77

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 Traba…

Known For

Rio, I Love YouRio, I Love You · 2014
Rio, I Love You
4.82014
MovieRomanceDrama
The third episode of the Cities of Love franchise, Rio, I Love You is an anthology, created by 10 visionary directors from across the globe. The story line of each segment focuses on an encounter of love in a different neighborhood of the city, demonstrating the distinctive qualities and character of that location. The film serves to bridge gaps between cultures, educating and entertaining the audience, while celebrating unique and universal expressions of love.
MacunaimaMacunaima · 1969
Macunaima
6.91969
MovieComedyFantasy
Born a fully grown black man in a village in the Brazilian jungle, Macunaíma later magically transforms into a white man before making an adventure-filled trip to the city of São Paulo. Once there, he becomes something of a dandy, falling in love with Ci, a revolutionary who dies in an accidental bombing. After robbing a ruthless industrialist, Macunaima returns to his village where he finds his newly acquired knowledge and possessions of little use.
Ipanema, AdeusIpanema, Adeus · 1975
Ipanema, Adeus
7.01975
MovieDrama
Young and rich executive living in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, leaves his wife and kids behind and goes to Porto Seguro, Bahia, to try and live as a fisherman with his mistress.
Entranced EarthEntranced Earth · 1967
Entranced Earth
7.21967
MovieDrama
Eldorado, a fictitious country in America, is sparkling with the internal struggle for political power. In the eye of this social convulsion, the jaded journalist Paulo Martins opposes two equally corrupt political candidates: a pseudopopulist and a conservative. In this context, Paulo is torn between the madness of the elite and the blind submission of the masses. But, in this complex tropical reality, nothing really is what it seems to be.
Armando Costa: “Televisão pra Mim Não é Bico”Armando Costa: “Televisão pra Mim Não é Bico” · 2024
Armando Costa: “Televisão pra Mim Não é Bico”
2024
MovieDocumentary
Armando Costa was one of Brazil's most successful authors, both in terms of audience and critical acclaim, responsible for shows like "A Grande Família" and "Malu Mulher." Despite this, he didn't care about fame or signing his works.
CarvanaCarvana · 2018
Carvana
2018
MovieDocumentary
Chronicles the life and career of Hugo Carvana, brazilian actor and filmmaker.
Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema NovoImprovised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo · 1967
Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo
7.51967
MovieDocumentary
Originally produced for German TV, Improvised and Purposeful is a firsthand look at the "Cinema Novo" movement (otherwise known as the 'Brazilian New Wave'). Director Joaquim Pedro de Andrade focuses on six Cinema Novo filmmakers working in Rio in 1967.
Eu, Meu Pai e Os CariocasEu, Meu Pai e Os Cariocas · 2017
Eu, Meu Pai e Os Cariocas
2017
MovieDocumentary

Movies

Rio, I Love YouRio, I Love You · 2014
Rio, I Love You
4.82014
MovieRomanceDrama
The third episode of the Cities of Love franchise, Rio, I Love You is an anthology, created by 10 visionary directors from across the globe. The story line of each segment focuses on an encounter of love in a different neighborhood of the city, demonstrating the distinctive qualities and character of that location. The film serves to bridge gaps between cultures, educating and entertaining the audience, while celebrating unique and universal expressions of love.
MacunaimaMacunaima · 1969
Macunaima
6.91969
MovieComedyFantasy
Born a fully grown black man in a village in the Brazilian jungle, Macunaíma later magically transforms into a white man before making an adventure-filled trip to the city of São Paulo. Once there, he becomes something of a dandy, falling in love with Ci, a revolutionary who dies in an accidental bombing. After robbing a ruthless industrialist, Macunaima returns to his village where he finds his newly acquired knowledge and possessions of little use.
Ipanema, AdeusIpanema, Adeus · 1975
Ipanema, Adeus
7.01975
MovieDrama
Young and rich executive living in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, leaves his wife and kids behind and goes to Porto Seguro, Bahia, to try and live as a fisherman with his mistress.
Entranced EarthEntranced Earth · 1967
Entranced Earth
7.21967
MovieDrama
Eldorado, a fictitious country in America, is sparkling with the internal struggle for political power. In the eye of this social convulsion, the jaded journalist Paulo Martins opposes two equally corrupt political candidates: a pseudopopulist and a conservative. In this context, Paulo is torn between the madness of the elite and the blind submission of the masses. But, in this complex tropical reality, nothing really is what it seems to be.
Armando Costa: “Televisão pra Mim Não é Bico”Armando Costa: “Televisão pra Mim Não é Bico” · 2024
Armando Costa: “Televisão pra Mim Não é Bico”
2024
MovieDocumentary
Armando Costa was one of Brazil's most successful authors, both in terms of audience and critical acclaim, responsible for shows like "A Grande Família" and "Malu Mulher." Despite this, he didn't care about fame or signing his works.
CarvanaCarvana · 2018
Carvana
2018
MovieDocumentary
Chronicles the life and career of Hugo Carvana, brazilian actor and filmmaker.
Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema NovoImprovised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo · 1967
Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo
7.51967
MovieDocumentary
Originally produced for German TV, Improvised and Purposeful is a firsthand look at the "Cinema Novo" movement (otherwise known as the 'Brazilian New Wave'). Director Joaquim Pedro de Andrade focuses on six Cinema Novo filmmakers working in Rio in 1967.
Eu, Meu Pai e Os CariocasEu, Meu Pai e Os Cariocas · 2017
Eu, Meu Pai e Os Cariocas
2017
MovieDocumentary
To the Last DropTo the Last Drop · 1980
To the Last Drop
8.01980
MovieDocumentary
Documentary about the traffic of human blood in the Third World.
Depois do TranseDepois do Transe · 2006
Depois do Transe
2.02006
MovieDocumentary
The documentary "Depois do Transe" covers the entire process of creating the masterpiece "Entranced Earth", which was released and awarded at the Cannes Film Festival in 1967. "Entranced Earth" charmed the world and won great admirers such as filmmaker Martin Scorsese and the writer Marguerite Duras, who at the time considered a "fabulous filmic opera."
Chico: Brazilian ArtistChico: Brazilian Artist · 2015
Chico: Brazilian Artist
7.82015
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Chico Buarque is a constant presence in Brazil's art scene and makes up its citizen's popular culture. This wealth in music, poems, theater and novels has been created over the last 50 years and in this film Chico Buarque converses about his memories, shows, daily life, work methods, creative process, in summary all his trajectory. The musician’s search for his German brother, whom he never got to meet, serves as one of the axis for the narrative.
Lost and FoundLost and Found · 2007
Lost and Found
4.92007
MovieCrime
A retired cop becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a prostitute.
Alô TetéiaAlô Tetéia · 1978
Alô Tetéia
5.01978
MovieComedy
In a humorous way, the film narrates the adventures - or misadventures - of a typical girl from the south of Rio de Janeiro who decides to go to the beach, but her car won't start. Having decided, she goes on the bus and gets into a thousand messes.
O Cabeça de CopacabanaO Cabeça de Copacabana · 2000
O Cabeça de Copacabana
10.02000
MovieComedy
On Borrowed TimeOn Borrowed Time · 1968
On Borrowed Time
6.81968
MovieDramaCrime
During the Brazilian military government, journalist Estêvão is sent from Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia to cover the important statement of a minister, but takes the opportunity to deliver incriminating documents to another one.
Humor AmargoHumor Amargo · 1973
Humor Amargo
7.01973
MovieComedy
Set of carioca sketches.
ColagemColagem · 1967
Colagem
1967
MovieDocumentary
The new Brazilian cinematic movement (Cinema Novo) through films starring actors Antonio Pitanga and Luiza Maranhão.
Oito UniversitáriosOito Universitários · 1967
Oito Universitários
9.01967
MovieDocumentary
The political activity of students in the 60s.
God Is BrazilianGod Is Brazilian · 2003
God Is Brazilian
6.32003
MovieAdventureComedy
God decides to take a vacation, but first He has to find a saint who can rule the universe while He's away. So He goes to the Northeast of Brazil, where He believes there's a very good man for the job. As soon as He comes down to Earth, a young man comes along to help on His quest.
Crime de AmorCrime de Amor · 1965
Crime de Amor
1965
MovieCrime
Nurse Cacilda meets factory worker Altino and they begin a romance, but upon discovering she is being deceived, Cacilda plots to kidnap and kill Sonia, his six-year-old daughter. Based on a true story.
Vampire's DreamVampire's Dream · 1969
Vampire's Dream
8.01969
MovieComedyHorror
A dollmaker, whom Death decides to spare, becomes a vampire of the tropics. He uses this opportunity to exact revenge on those who humiliated him.
Chorinhos e ChorõesChorinhos e Chorões · 1974
Chorinhos e Chorões
1974
MovieDocumentary
An educational documentary short film on choro, an authentic brazilian musical genre, and its biggest and most influential musicians.
Bullock CartBullock Cart · 1974
Bullock Cart
8.81974
MovieDocumentary
Ox carts are still part of the landscapes of the Brazilian badlands, in a mixture of usefulness and poetry. Filmed in Volta Grande, in the Zona da Mata mesoregion of Minas Gerais, it was Mauro's only film in color and also his last.
Éramos Todos LoucosÉramos Todos Loucos · 2014
Éramos Todos Loucos
2014
MovieDocumentary
A documentary about the production of Hugo Carvana's successful film "Vai Trabalhar, Vagabundo", from 1973.

TV Shows

The TrapalhõesThe Trapalhões · 1977
The Trapalhões
8.01977
SeriesComedy
Os Trapalhões was a Brazilian comedy group and also a Brazilian television series created by Wilton Franco. Its members were Dedé Santana, Zacarias, Mussum and their leader Didi Mocó, that was played by Renato Aragão. The name Trapalhões is derived from the Portuguese verb atrapalhar, which means the opposite of helping, to do something the wrong way or to Those that confuse. The name is translated "Tramps" in English DVD subtitles. It was aired by Rede Globo from 1977 to 1999. On March 18, 1990, Zacarias died due to respiratory failure, but the group and the series didn't come to an end until July 29, 1994, when Mussum died due to an unsuccessful heart transplant.
Tropical ParadiseTropical Paradise · 2007
Tropical Paradise
8.22007
SeriesDrama
The search for a successor provokes the beginning of a clash between two young and talented executives of his group: Daniel Bastos, a lad of simple origins and excellent character, who is not only handsome and charming, but also intelligent and skilled, and Olavo Novaes, an ambitious and unscrupulous man who is ready to fight for the position, at any cost. To fight against Olavo‘s treacherous plans, Daniel will have the help of the sweet and sensitive Paula, a young lady raised as an only child who founds, on the eve of her mother‘s death, that she is adopted and has a family. What Paula does not know is that she has an identical twin sister, the wicked Taís, who is as ambitious and unscrupulous as the man who becomes her main ally, Olavo Novaes. Antenor, for his part, decides on having an heir when he meets the headstrong and honest Lúcia, a woman who will make this cold businessman find true love is and a real reason to live.
Walking the CloudsWalking the Clouds · 1999
Walking the Clouds
8.81999
SeriesComedy
The adventures of a man with amnesia who struggles to rediscover his past while learning to live in the present.
CelebrityCelebrity · 2003
Celebrity
8.02003
SeriesDrama
A successful businesswoman in the music industry sees her life fall apart after a young and mysterious woman starts work as her secretary. The scheming girl is totally obsessed by the famous businesswoman and she tries to steal everything from her, including her career.
Desejos de MulherDesejos de Mulher · 2002
Desejos de Mulher
7.52002
SeriesDrama
Fashion designer Andréa Vargas finds out the hard way she is adopted. The relationship with her sister Júlia had always been difficult, since childhood, and the antagonism grew when Júlia came between Andréa and her first true love, Diogo. But the worst is still to come: her first assistant in her atelier, Selma, is having an affair with her husband Bruno.
Power PlayPower Play · 1984
Power Play
9.31984
SeriesDrama
Eloá and Osmar's marriage is thrown into crisis when a mysterious man crosses their path. With a thirst for prestige and power, Eloá will face the consequences of her ambition.
Like a WaveLike a Wave · 2004
Like a Wave
6.22004
SeriesDrama
The destinies of sisters Nina and Lenita intertwine with that of the Portuguese man Daniel, who falls in love with Nina. The villain JJ joins forces with Lenita to prevent Daniel and Nina from living their love.
Sai de BaixoSai de Baixo · 1996
Sai de Baixo
8.31996
SeriesComedy
It follows the lives of the members of a dysfunctional family, their maid and the doorman of the apartment building in which they lived.
Cara & CoroaCara & Coroa · 1995
Cara & Coroa
8.81995
SeriesDrama
Fernanda and Vivi are identical, but from different worlds. A cruel plan swaps their identities and transforms their lives into a game of lies and ambition.
O Dono do MundoO Dono do Mundo · 1991
O Dono do Mundo
7.41991
SeriesDrama
Fera FeridaFera Ferida · 1993
Fera Ferida
7.61993
SeriesDrama
Marked by tragedy, Feliciano Júnior returns to Tubiacanga as Raimundo Flamel, driven by the desire to avenge the death of his parents.
Chico TotalChico Total · 1981
Chico Total
7.51981
SeriesComedy
Um Anjo Caiu do CéuUm Anjo Caiu do Céu · 2001
Um Anjo Caiu do Céu
6.12001
SeriesComedy
João Medeiros is an internationally renowned photographer who suffers an attack in Prague, when he happens to photograph a Nazi leader who was in the middle of secret plans. In his last moments on Earth, his life is saved by the angel Rafael, sent by the highest heavenly bodies to offer him a new chance. The angel warns the photographer that he will only have six months to live to solve his problems with his family, neglected since he abandoned everything for the profession - including solving his situation with ex-wife Naná, who now lives with the profiteer Tarsus, and get along with his two daughters. Virginia has become a renowned stylist, but blames her father for the leg problem caused by an accident she suffered as a teenager and ended her ballet career. Duda, on the other hand, developed obsessive-compulsive disorder after her son Kiko disappeared years before, putting her marriage to Maurício in a long crisis.
Summer AffairSummer Affair · 1998
Summer Affair
7.01998
SeriesComedy
Farmer Selena is a strong-willed young woman who won't rest until she uncovers a secret kept by her mother Camila: the identity of her father.
JKJK · 2006
JK
8.22006
SeriesDrama
Juscelino Kubitschek was born in Diamantina. Rising from a humble childhood to become a respected physician, he married Sarah and began the journey that would lead him to the presidency of Brazil.
Roda de FogoRoda de Fogo · 1986
Roda de Fogo
8.31986
SeriesDrama
Renato Villar is an ambitious businessman. After discovering a brain tumor, his life takes a turn, and he decides to settle his debts and live his true love.
GabrielaGabriela · 1975
Gabriela
9.51975
SeriesDrama
Gente FinaGente Fina · 1990
Gente Fina
9.01990
SeriesDrama
Of Body and SoulOf Body and Soul · 1992
Of Body and Soul
7.01992
SeriesDrama
Diogo is an upright judge, professionally recognized, married to the submissive Antônia, with whom he maintains a relationship of appearances, only to preserve the family institution. Diogo falls madly in love with Bettina, and the two have an affair. Deciding to fully embrace their passion, Diogo and Bettina plan a trip together, but he ends up not having the courage to abandon Antônia and leaves his lover waiting at the airport. Upon realizing she is alone, Bettina despairs and suffers a serious car accident. Her brain death is diagnosed, and her heart is transplanted into Paloma. Upon learning of Bettina's death and the transplant of her heart, Diogo, feeling guilty, becomes obsessed with the idea of ​​getting close to Paloma, believing that in doing so he would be close to the heart of the woman he loved. Paloma is a young woman who abandoned her fiancé Tavinho at the altar to marry Juca, her first boyfriend.
Cutie Pie... Her Loves and SinsCutie Pie... Her Loves and Sins · 1995
Cutie Pie... Her Loves and Sins
5.71995
SeriesDrama
Raised in a conservative home, Engraçadinha challenges taboos and forbidden passions over two decades. Between desires, guilt and secrets, she lives intensely her loves and her sins.
As Noivas de CopacabanaAs Noivas de Copacabana · 1992
As Noivas de Copacabana
6.61992
SeriesCrimeDrama
Donato Menezes, a renowned art restorer from Copacabana is also a serial killer obsessed with women in their bridal gowns. His crimes follows the same pattern: he seduces and then kills the victim during the sexual act, always when they're wearing the gown.
Cuca LegalCuca Legal · 1975
Cuca Legal
8.01975
SeriesComedy
'Cuca Legal' tells the story of Mário Barroso, a single aviator involved with three women at the same time: Virgínia, Irene, and Fátima. Virgínia is a wealthy businesswoman obsessed with the direction of her late father's business; Irene is a middle-class young woman who gives private piano lessons; and Fátima is a poor widow. Mário can't decide which of them is the ideal woman to give him a child with a "cool head" (cuca legal). Things get even more complicated when Maria Joaquina, nicknamed Kinu, Virgínia's mother, also catches the aviator's attention. To escape the troubles he constantly gets into, Mário relies on the help of his mother, Dalva, and Jacaré, his great friend.
O Belo e as FerasO Belo e as Feras · 1999
O Belo e as Feras
9.01999
SeriesComedy
Black AugustBlack August · 1993
Black August
8.01993
SeriesCrimeDrama
The series tells the story of a criminal investigation into the murder of businessman Paulo Gomes de Aguiar at the beginning of August. In the midst of the Vargas government crisis, the murder case is taken by police commissioner Alberto Mattos, an honest and incorruptible man who is not well regarded by his co-workers, as the place is totally turned over to corruption.