Eloísa Mafalda

Acting

Eloísa Mafalda

Born September 18, 1924 · Jundiaí, São Paulo, Brazil

Died May 16, 2018 · aged 93

Eloísa Mafalda, stage name of Mafalda Theotto (Jundiaí, September 18, 1924 — Petrópolis, May 16, 2018), was a Brazilian actress.

Known For

HipertensãoHipertensão · 1986
Hipertensão
1986
Movie
O Mau-CaráterO Mau-Caráter · 1974
O Mau-Caráter
10.01974
MovieComedy
A man leads a double life: during the day, he's the manager of a car shop but, when the sun goes down, he becomes a crook, pretending to be a playboy (the target being old women), a sultan who is gathering money for his cause, helped by a fake baron and his beautiful daughter.
Domingo em FamíliaDomingo em Família · 1983
Domingo em Família
1983
MovieDrama
An elderly couple, Dona Lu and Seu Souza, live in the district of Paty do Alferes, in a simple little house where they raised their children. When the tenant dies, the landlord's heirs evicted the couple, and it is up to the four children to decide their future.
Simão, o Fantasma TrapalhãoSimão, o Fantasma Trapalhão · 1998
Simão, o Fantasma Trapalhão
4.61998
MovieComedyFamily
Two jumbled and coward drivers join a rich family that moves to an ancient castle inhabited by a resented, but friendly ghost.
Kiss 2348/72Kiss 2348/72 · 1990
Kiss 2348/72
6.91990
MovieDramaComedy
Worker Norival's life turns upside down when he is caught kissing his co-worker Catarina during work hours. He is fired for just cause and faces the hardships of the labor lawsuit he filed against the company.
O Natal da Grande FamíliaO Natal da Grande Família · 1987
O Natal da Grande Família
1987
MovieComedy
O Ibraim do SubúrbioO Ibraim do Subúrbio · 1977
O Ibraim do Subúrbio
8.51977
MovieComedy
A poor man from the North Zone of Rio, head of a family, Roy struggles in every way to survive and accepts a job as a professional laugher on a TV station; Casimiro de Abreu de Sousa lives in a fantasy world in which he imagines himself to be part of high society. His daughter's wedding awakens in Casimiro the desire to achieve everything he has always fantasized about.
Hilda HurricaneHilda Hurricane · 1998
Hilda Hurricane
8.11998
SeriesDrama
After breaking off her engagement on her wedding day and going directly to a prostitution house, a young model becomes the city's most famous harlot, known as "Hilda Hurricane", in the 50's Brazil. She could do fine if it wasn't for Malthus, a young novice said to be a saint, for whom she falls in love. However, the boy is kept under the strict, severe doctrine of Father Nelson, a conservative priest intolerant even to every minor sin. Things start getting harder when Roberto, Malthus' old friend and a communist reporter (the actual author of the story), tries to interview Hilda and disclosure the real reasons behind her radical change of mind. In the meantime, the middle-classes are terrified by the "leftist threat" in Brazilian politics.

Movies

HipertensãoHipertensão · 1986
Hipertensão
1986
Movie
O Mau-CaráterO Mau-Caráter · 1974
O Mau-Caráter
10.01974
MovieComedy
A man leads a double life: during the day, he's the manager of a car shop but, when the sun goes down, he becomes a crook, pretending to be a playboy (the target being old women), a sultan who is gathering money for his cause, helped by a fake baron and his beautiful daughter.
Domingo em FamíliaDomingo em Família · 1983
Domingo em Família
1983
MovieDrama
An elderly couple, Dona Lu and Seu Souza, live in the district of Paty do Alferes, in a simple little house where they raised their children. When the tenant dies, the landlord's heirs evicted the couple, and it is up to the four children to decide their future.
Simão, o Fantasma TrapalhãoSimão, o Fantasma Trapalhão · 1998
Simão, o Fantasma Trapalhão
4.61998
MovieComedyFamily
Two jumbled and coward drivers join a rich family that moves to an ancient castle inhabited by a resented, but friendly ghost.
Kiss 2348/72Kiss 2348/72 · 1990
Kiss 2348/72
6.91990
MovieDramaComedy
Worker Norival's life turns upside down when he is caught kissing his co-worker Catarina during work hours. He is fired for just cause and faces the hardships of the labor lawsuit he filed against the company.
O Natal da Grande FamíliaO Natal da Grande Família · 1987
O Natal da Grande Família
1987
MovieComedy
O Ibraim do SubúrbioO Ibraim do Subúrbio · 1977
O Ibraim do Subúrbio
8.51977
MovieComedy
A poor man from the North Zone of Rio, head of a family, Roy struggles in every way to survive and accepts a job as a professional laugher on a TV station; Casimiro de Abreu de Sousa lives in a fantasy world in which he imagines himself to be part of high society. His daughter's wedding awakens in Casimiro the desire to achieve everything he has always fantasized about.

TV Shows

Hilda HurricaneHilda Hurricane · 1998
Hilda Hurricane
8.11998
SeriesDrama
After breaking off her engagement on her wedding day and going directly to a prostitution house, a young model becomes the city's most famous harlot, known as "Hilda Hurricane", in the 50's Brazil. She could do fine if it wasn't for Malthus, a young novice said to be a saint, for whom she falls in love. However, the boy is kept under the strict, severe doctrine of Father Nelson, a conservative priest intolerant even to every minor sin. Things start getting harder when Roberto, Malthus' old friend and a communist reporter (the actual author of the story), tries to interview Hilda and disclosure the real reasons behind her radical change of mind. In the meantime, the middle-classes are terrified by the "leftist threat" in Brazilian politics.
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.
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.
Caça TalentosCaça Talentos · 1996
Caça Talentos
9.01996
Series
Love BitesLove Bites · 2002
Love Bites
6.42002
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Set in the fictional city of Maramores, the plot centers on the character of Lívia, whose destiny begins to be shaped in the 12th century when the vampire Boris falls madly in love with her and decides to win her over at any cost, regardless of time or place. In medieval times, Lívia is Princess Cecília, Beto is Count Rogério, and Boris is Duke Boris. The present-day story begins with the introduction of Lívia's story, her husband Beto, and their children, Zeca, Tetê, and Juninho. The family's happiness will be destroyed, just as in Lívia and Beto's past lives (Princess Cecília and Count Rogério), by the reappearance of the vampire Boris. He wants to reclaim Zeca, who is not actually Lívia and Beto's son, but his son with a mistress. As soon as he was born, while still in the maternity ward, Boris placed Zeca in the place of Lívia's true son.
Brava GenteBrava Gente · 2000
Brava Gente
8.32000
SeriesComedyDrama
Brava Gente was a television series aired by TV Globo in Brazil between 2000 and 2003, initially as a special year-end. The program was adapted from stories and national stories, and plays by famous playwrights, screenwriters and signed by a number represented by several actors and actresses. The genres of the stories varied each week with the style of each director or author. Brava Gente in the stories ranged from comedies and dramas. In all 53 episodes were shown, broadcast on Tuesday nights.
Secrets of SandSecrets of Sand · 1993
Secrets of Sand
7.41993
SeriesDrama
Twin sisters with contrasting personalities, Ruth and Raquel, rival in the fictional Pontal D'Areia, on the coast of Rio de Janeiro.
Port of MiraclesPort of Miracles · 2001
Port of Miracles
5.92001
SeriesDrama
Porto dos Milagres is a Brazilian telenovela that was produced and aired by TV Globo from 5 February to 29 September 2001, totaling 203 chapters. It was written by Aguinaldo Silva and Ricardo Linhares and loosely based on two works written by Jorge Amado - The Dead Sea and the discovery of America by the Turks. Had Philip collaboration Miguez, Maria Elisa Berredo, Nadotti Nelson and Gloria Baker, directed by Fabricio Mamberti and Luciano Sabino. Director general Mark and Robert Paul Naar, co-directed by Fabricio Mamberti and Luciano Sabino. Had the direction of core Marcos Paulo.
Anything for LoveAnything for Love · 1997
Anything for Love
7.01997
SeriesDrama
Helena is an independendent woman with strong emotions. More than a dedicated mother, she is also a friend to her daughter. Her daughter is experiencing difficulties in her marriage with Marcelo because of his renewed interest in a formoe girlfriend. Marcelo‘s mother deslikes Helena and would like nothing better to see her son‘s marriage destroyed. Helena starts her life over again when she falls in love at first sight with Atilio, whom she marries. Although of poor health, her daughter wants to have a baby, believing that by fulfiling her husband‘s dream, she can save her marriage. As fate would have it, mother and daughter fall pregnant at the same time, each giving birth to a boy.
HipertensãoHipertensão · 1986
Hipertensão
6.61986
SeriesComedy
The routine of the quiet town of Rio Belo changes with the arrival of Carina, a traveling actress determined to discover who her father is. At the same time, a mysterious crime involving the powerful Donana shakes the town.
Água VivaÁgua Viva · 1980
Água Viva
8.21980
SeriesDrama
Marron GlacéMarron Glacé · 1979
Marron Glacé
8.01979
SeriesComedy
To avenge his father's death, Otávio wants to take over a party catering business called "Marron Glacé," but ends up falling in love with Vanessa, the daughter of the current owner.
LocomotivesLocomotives · 1977
Locomotives
8.81977
SeriesComedy
Kiki Blanche is a former star dedicated to her family and her beauty salon, in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro. In addition to Milena, her legitimate daughter, Kiki raises Fernanda, Paulo, Renata and Regina. The great conflict of the plot is Fernanda's passion for Fábio, a man also loved by Milena.
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.
ChampagneChampagne · 1983
Champagne
7.01983
SeriesDrama
My SweetheartMy Sweetheart · 1998
My Sweetheart
7.71998
SeriesDrama
The plot revolves around the romantic conflict involving four young people who have known each other since childhood. Antônio Mourão, an orphan raised by Father Ovídio, has two dreams in life: to graduate in Medicine – he has just passed the entrance exam – and to marry Rebeca, one of the daughters of his godfather, the Protestant pastor Bilac. Antônio and Rebeca end up separated thanks to the interference of Lívia, the youngest daughter of Pastor Bilac. Sensual and deceitful, she dreams of abandoning her life in São Tomás de Trás, working as a lacemaker and attending her father's church services, to live in the big city. She sees in Antônio a chance to fulfill her desire and, even knowing about the romance between the young man and her sister, she orchestrates a situation to seduce him and manages to get pregnant by him. The two are then forced to marry and move to the capital.
ArapongaAraponga · 1990
Araponga
7.21990
SeriesDrama
O BofeO Bofe · 1972
O Bofe
9.01972
SeriesComedy
Pedra Sobre PedraPedra Sobre Pedra · 1992
Pedra Sobre Pedra
6.61992
SeriesDrama
To get revenge on her ex-fiancé Murilo Pontes, Pilar marries his rival, Jerônimo Batista. 25 years later, Pilar and Murilo deal with the passion between their children, Marina and Leonardo.
O CafonaO Cafona · 1971
O Cafona
8.51971
SeriesComedy
Vida NovaVida Nova · 1988
Vida Nova
8.31988
SeriesDrama
O GritoO Grito · 1975
O Grito
7.71975
SeriesDrama
A Próxima AtraçãoA Próxima Atração · 1970
A Próxima Atração
7.01970
SeriesDrama
The story takes place in a mansion in the Jardim América neighborhood of São Paulo. The lonely Rodrigo, a wealthy man from Rio Grande do Sul, lives with seven ambitious women who plan to swindle him out of his fortune: the flight attendants Regina and Cláudia, the showgirl Ciça, Madalena, Dulce, Dinorah, and the manicurist Suzete.
Caso EspecialCaso Especial · 1971
Caso Especial
6.01971
SeriesDramaCrime