Heloísa Helena

Acting

Heloísa Helena

Born October 28, 1917 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Died June 19, 1999 · aged 81

Heloísa Helena (28 October 1917 – 19 June 1999) was a Brazilian actress and singer. Her real name was Heloísa Helena Almeida Gama de Magalhães or Heloisa Helena de Almeida Lima. She was born on in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and died in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In her early career, Heloísa sang in English on the radio, which she spoke with an American accent. The United States embassy made a c…

Known For

Com as Calças na MãoCom as Calças na Mão · 1975
Com as Calças na Mão
5.31975
MovieComedy
Reg owns the store "Tem Tudo... E Muito Mais" (Has Everything... And Much More). To satisfy his customers, he is forced to perform the most strange functions.
O DescarteO Descarte · 1973
O Descarte
8.01973
MovieDrama
After Cláudia, haunted by her husband’s death on a car crash, starts a romance with another man, she starts receiving threatening letters.
That's What I'm Gonna DoThat's What I'm Gonna Do · 1948
That's What I'm Gonna Do
7.01948
MovieComedyMusic
A hard working man goes to São Paulo to look for his twin brother unaware that he's famous for his lazyness.
O Petróleo é NossoO Petróleo é Nosso · 1954
O Petróleo é Nosso
9.01954
MovieComedyMusic
A lady, owner of a large area of land where it is believed there are several oil wells, is almost fooled by the president of a pseudo petroleum company into giving up her property for nothing, but is saved by his son's noble intervention.
É Fogo na RoupaÉ Fogo na Roupa · 1952
É Fogo na Roupa
10.01952
MovieMusicComedy
A precious necklace is stolen during a convention at Quitandinha Palace, a hotel in which a wives conference is deciding whether or not unfaithful husbands should receive the death penalty.
Alô Alô CarnavalAlô Alô Carnaval · 1936
Alô Alô Carnaval
6.11936
MovieComedyMusic
Two authors go look for a business to finance their dream musical.
Matemática Zero, Amor DezMatemática Zero, Amor Dez · 1958
Matemática Zero, Amor Dez
9.01958
MovieRomanceComedy
Tererê Não ResolveTererê Não Resolve · 1938
Tererê Não Resolve
10.01938
MovieComedy
Three couples, two already living in Rio; and the third, with 'the one who hates carnival', coming to visit an aunt. One of the women bets that all husbands are unfaithful. They send invitations to their husbands to the carnival ball. They find a pretext to be able to attend. They, in turn, go in disguise, just like the maid. Hence the confusion at the ball, each one dating the other's wife.

Movies

Com as Calças na MãoCom as Calças na Mão · 1975
Com as Calças na Mão
5.31975
MovieComedy
Reg owns the store "Tem Tudo... E Muito Mais" (Has Everything... And Much More). To satisfy his customers, he is forced to perform the most strange functions.
O DescarteO Descarte · 1973
O Descarte
8.01973
MovieDrama
After Cláudia, haunted by her husband’s death on a car crash, starts a romance with another man, she starts receiving threatening letters.
That's What I'm Gonna DoThat's What I'm Gonna Do · 1948
That's What I'm Gonna Do
7.01948
MovieComedyMusic
A hard working man goes to São Paulo to look for his twin brother unaware that he's famous for his lazyness.
O Petróleo é NossoO Petróleo é Nosso · 1954
O Petróleo é Nosso
9.01954
MovieComedyMusic
A lady, owner of a large area of land where it is believed there are several oil wells, is almost fooled by the president of a pseudo petroleum company into giving up her property for nothing, but is saved by his son's noble intervention.
É Fogo na RoupaÉ Fogo na Roupa · 1952
É Fogo na Roupa
10.01952
MovieMusicComedy
A precious necklace is stolen during a convention at Quitandinha Palace, a hotel in which a wives conference is deciding whether or not unfaithful husbands should receive the death penalty.
Alô Alô CarnavalAlô Alô Carnaval · 1936
Alô Alô Carnaval
6.11936
MovieComedyMusic
Two authors go look for a business to finance their dream musical.
Matemática Zero, Amor DezMatemática Zero, Amor Dez · 1958
Matemática Zero, Amor Dez
9.01958
MovieRomanceComedy
Tererê Não ResolveTererê Não Resolve · 1938
Tererê Não Resolve
10.01938
MovieComedy
Three couples, two already living in Rio; and the third, with 'the one who hates carnival', coming to visit an aunt. One of the women bets that all husbands are unfaithful. They send invitations to their husbands to the carnival ball. They find a pretext to be able to attend. They, in turn, go in disguise, just like the maid. Hence the confusion at the ball, each one dating the other's wife.
Leonora of the Seven SeasLeonora of the Seven Seas · 1955
Leonora of the Seven Seas
5.51955
MovieDramaMystery
A great mystery surrounds Leonora, and it becomes even more mysterious when a stranger arrives from Buenos Aires looking for her, saying he knows her. In love with her, he is desperate when they say she is dead. Not believing what they say, he continues his search. But upon finding her, he is faced with a cruel and unexpected enigma.
Independence or Death!Independence or Death! · 1972
Independence or Death!
7.01972
MovieDramaHistory
The story of how D. Pedro I proclaimed the Brazilian independence on September 7th, 1822, and rose from prince of Portugal to first emperor of Brazil.
Blue SkyBlue Sky · 1941
Blue Sky
9.01941
MovieComedyMusic
The Companhia de Esquetches Musicados do Teatro 'Brasil' is in crisis. After the debut of a new play failed, impresario Artur Fernandes, despite protests from Nini del Mar—the company's star—decides to hire Vitorino, the only writer who understands the audience's tastes and the company's artistic capabilities, to write the next play.
Uma Garota em Maus LençóisUma Garota em Maus Lençóis · 1970
Uma Garota em Maus Lençóis
9.01970
MovieComedy
O Samba da VidaO Samba da Vida · 1937
O Samba da Vida
1937
MovieComedyMusic
An ordinary thief and two accomplices invade a mansion whose owners traveled to Buenos Aires. They settle there with the whole family, until the real owners return. The owner's natural son saves the thief's situation when he threatens to reveal some compromising documents.
A Fábrica de CamisinhasA Fábrica de Camisinhas · 1982
A Fábrica de Camisinhas
8.01982
MovieComedy
Family FootballFamily Football · 1939
Family Football
10.01939
MovieComedyMusic
Professor Leônidas Jau is an enemy of football, and in conferences and articles he throws all his hatred against the sport. Friendenreich, his son, however, loves the sport. Leonidas then has a falling out with his son, which may be saved.
Chico Viola Não MorreuChico Viola Não Morreu · 1955
Chico Viola Não Morreu
7.01955
MovieDramaMusic
The biography of the singer Francisco Alves. It narrates his father's opposition to his singing, his adventure in the circus, his love affairs and breakups, his discovery in a bar at dawn and, finally, his success cut short when he died in 1952 in a car accident.
Luz dos Meus OlhosLuz dos Meus Olhos · 1947
Luz dos Meus Olhos
7.51947
MovieDrama
Roberto is blind and tunes pianos, isolated from the world and hurt by having abandoned his promising career as a pianist due to the accident that took his sight. One day, Roberto meets Suzana, the great love of his life, and his old passion returns with full force. But there's a problem: Suzana's engagement could put everything to ruin, separating the passionate couple once again.
A Pantera NuaA Pantera Nua · 1979
A Pantera Nua
5.31979
MovieComedy
Norma is a low middle class young woman trying to find a rich husband to have comfortable life. She poses naked for a men magazine expecting to be known in the upper class. She engages the gay Marcelinho, who is imposed by his father to get married to have the right to his inheritance, but when Marcelinho's father dies, he calls their deal off. Meanwhile, Norma meets the opportunist and gigolo Lincoln, who pretends to be a tycoon farmer, and they have a torrid affair. But Lincoln believes she is a rich woman from a wealthy family and he intends to marry her to have money.
Angu de CaroçoAngu de Caroço · 1955
Angu de Caroço
9.01955
MovieComedy
Rifa-se Uma MulherRifa-se Uma Mulher · 1969
Rifa-se Uma Mulher
10.01969
MovieDrama
A young woman from high society decides to raffle herself to raise money to complete the construction of a hospital, a social project she has dedicated herself to. She takes a nude photograph, orders several copies made, which are numbered and sold. The plan was initially intended to be limited to those close to her, and various measures were taken to ensure the photograph would not be seen by a limited circle. However, these measures prove unsatisfactory, and soon the raffle goes beyond the limits controlled by its promoter. The event becomes the talk of the town, and the raffle photos are sold and voraciously purchased everywhere on the streets, in universities, offices, and stores.
O Homem do SputnikO Homem do Sputnik · 1959
O Homem do Sputnik
6.81959
MovieComedy
An UFO that could be the Russian satellite Sputnik falls on a hillbilly's hencoop.
Bloody HandsBloody Hands · 1955
Bloody Hands
7.51955
MovieDramaCrime
Maos Sangrentas translates to Bloody Hands in English, and that's just what this gruesome Brazilian melodrama delivers. The story begins when a gang of dangerous convicts escape from a penal colony. With the police in hot pursuit, the escapees cut a gory swath through the countryside. As his comrades are killed off one by one, the leader of the group descends into gibbering madness. In contrast to this, a subplot develops involving the least dangerous of the escapees, who murdered his wife in a peak of self-righteous rage and is now seriously in doubt about the wisdom of his deed. Principal scenes reworked in 1962 to make the film The Violent and the Damned (q.v.).
Depois Eu ContoDepois Eu Conto · 1956
Depois Eu Conto
10.01956
MovieComedyMusic
Zé da Bomba dreams of being rich, and his neighbour dreams of being an artist and having an affair with him.
Samba em BrasíliaSamba em Brasília · 1960
Samba em Brasília
7.01960
MovieComedyMusic

TV Shows

Chega MaisChega Mais · 1980
Chega Mais
6.71980
SeriesComedy
Sétimo SentidoSétimo Sentido · 1982
Sétimo Sentido
9.01982
SeriesDrama
O AstroO Astro · 1977
O Astro
8.61977
SeriesDrama
Herculano Quintanilha, after a failed coup and escape from prison, becomes a magician. He meets Márcio, a conflicted heir, and begins to influence his powerful family.
Feijão MaravilhaFeijão Maravilha · 1979
Feijão Maravilha
9.41979
SeriesComedy
Romantic and dreamy, Eliana works at a five-star hotel and becomes involved with unrequited love, a bumbling gang, and a complex police story.
Chico Anysio ShowChico Anysio Show · 1982
Chico Anysio Show
9.01982
SeriesComedy
Roque SanteiroRoque Santeiro · 1985
Roque Santeiro
8.81985
SeriesComedy
In the tiny poor town of Asa Branca, in the middle of Brazilian Northeast, Roque Santeiro is worshiped as a saint. He was supposedly killed by a bandit, 18 years ago, trying to save the local church. After his disappearance, local leaderships such as landowner Sinhozinho Malta and mayor Florindo, took profit on that to control the humble population. They even make up a widow, Porcina, who should have married Roque secretly before his death. What they don't expect is that Roque is alive, and he's back to, allegedly, "save his people". Now Malta, Florindo, Porcina, and others must hold him down and explain the "truth" to their commoners, in a desperate attempt to save their own bottoms. Meanwhile, mysterious facts surround Asa Branca, such as a Werewolf, a film crew who are trying to shoot a movie about Roque's story, and violent murderers.
Selva de PedraSelva de Pedra · 1972
Selva de Pedra
9.11972
SeriesDrama
Amidst an unresolved crime, Simone protects Cristiano and falls in love with him. However, the couple faces ambition and betrayals that tear them apart. Presumed dead, she returns under a new identity seeking revenge.
Duas VidasDuas Vidas · 1976
Duas Vidas
7.71976
SeriesDrama
EscaladaEscalada · 1975
Escalada
8.01975
SeriesDrama
Uma Rosa com AmorUma Rosa com Amor · 1972
Uma Rosa com Amor
6.71972
SeriesDrama
Serafina is a romantic young woman who dreams of experiencing great love. Claude is a wealthy businessman who is in the country illegally. The two make a deal that will transform their lives.
O CasarãoO Casarão · 1976
O Casarão
6.71976
SeriesDrama
ArapongaAraponga · 1990
Araponga
7.21990
SeriesDrama
Minha Doce NamoradaMinha Doce Namorada · 1971
Minha Doce Namorada
9.01971
SeriesDrama
Patricia, an orphan living in a traveling amusement park, believes the stars will bring her happiness. One day, an astrologer predicts the impossible: the young woman, an Aquarius, will fall in love with a Pisces boy, a sign initially incompatible with hers. The girl does, in fact, become enchanted by the wealthy student Renato, but he doesn't feel the same way. Patricia travels to Rio de Janeiro, where she befriends a gentleman whom she affectionately calls Mr. Pepe, unaware that he is Renato's great-uncle and the owner of the company where she begins working. Mr. Pepe discovers fraudulent activities committed by his family and decides to fake his death to observe the dispute over his inheritance.
A SucessoraA Sucessora · 1978
A Sucessora
7.81978
SeriesDrama
The story follows the experiences of Marina, a young country bumpkin who marries the mysterious and charismatic widower Roberto Stein, a fabulously wealthy businessman living in 1920s Rio de Janeiro. As Marina attempts to acclimate to her new marriage and responsibilities, she discovers that Stein's late wife, Alice, still seems to have a strong hold over the household. Despite her new husband's affection for her, Marina is nonetheless threatened by Alice's presence, which is made conspicuous through her old maid Juliana's obsessions and her intimidating portrait.
Que Rei Sou Eu?Que Rei Sou Eu? · 1989
Que Rei Sou Eu?
7.31989
SeriesComedy
In the imaginary king of Avilan, the bastard prince Jean Pierre leads a popular group against councilors who will invade Rainha Valentine's palace and take away the power.
Pecado CapitalPecado Capital · 1975
Pecado Capital
8.51975
SeriesDrama
Carlão is a taxi driver who experiences a drama of conscience after fleeing bank robbers leave a suitcase with stolen money in his car: he doesn't know whether to hand it over to the police, running the risk of being accused of being an accomplice in the robbery, or whether to use the money to solve his problems.
Assim na Terra Como no CéuAssim na Terra Como no Céu · 1970
Assim na Terra Como no Céu
6.31970
SeriesDrama
O SemideusO Semideus · 1973
O Semideus
8.01973
SeriesDrama
Eu PrometoEu Prometo · 1983
Eu Prometo
8.01983
Series
Mário FofocaMário Fofoca · 1983
Mário Fofoca
7.01983
SeriesComedy
Mário Fofoca, a bungling detective, moves to Rio and, with the help of a friend, investigates cases—starting with a wife's suspected infidelity.
Corrida do OuroCorrida do Ouro · 1974
Corrida do Ouro
8.01974
SeriesMystery
Five women inherit a fortune from a stranger, but to claim the money they must fulfill certain requirements. How much is it worth to choose our own destiny?
Bravo!Bravo! · 1975
Bravo!
9.61975
SeriesDrama
A widowed conductor rediscovers love when he meets a young woman from the countryside, but doubts about his music make him question his competence and distance himself from the woman he loves.
Selva de PedraSelva de Pedra · 1975
Selva de Pedra
1975
SeriesDrama
Amidst an unresolved crime, Simone protects Cristiano and falls in love with him. However, the couple faces ambition and betrayals that tear them apart. Presumed dead, she returns under a new identity seeking revenge.
Coração AladoCoração Alado · 1980
Coração Alado
7.61980
SeriesDrama