Jofre Soares

Acting

Jofre Soares

Born September 21, 1918 · Palmeira dos Índios, Alagoas, Brazil

Died August 19, 1996 · aged 77

José Jofre Soares (Palmeira dos Índios, 21 September 1918 – São Paulo, 19 August 1996) was a Brazilian actor and nautical officer. He is considered one of the great names in Brazilian cinema.

Known For

Grande SertãoGrande Sertão · 1965
Grande Sertão
5.21965
MovieDramaAction
Cowboy Riobaldo is attracted to same sex Diadorim, not knowing that "he" is a girl dressed in man's clothes. After Diadorim's father is killed, she swears revenge, being joined by Riobaldo in this mission.
Tragic JungleTragic Jungle · 1963
Tragic Jungle
6.81963
MovieAdventureDrama
In a company trading maté, workers are treated as slaves. Some of them try to escape, but those who are caught suffer severe punishments.
GabrielaGabriela · 1983
Gabriela
5.91983
MovieDramaRomance
In 1925, Gabriela, a poor, uneducated, yet charming woman becomes cook, mistress, and then wife of Nacib, a bar owner in Ilhéus, a small Brazilian coastal town run by the local colonels.
Trote de SádicosTrote de Sádicos · 1974
Trote de Sádicos
10.01974
Movie
O Caçador de EsmeraldasO Caçador de Esmeraldas · 1979
O Caçador de Esmeraldas
8.01979
MovieAdventureHistory
The life of Fernão Dias, a 17th century Brazilian frontiersman known as "the Emerald Hunter".
Maria Bonita, Rainha do CangaçoMaria Bonita, Rainha do Cangaço · 1968
Maria Bonita, Rainha do Cangaço
7.51968
MovieDramaCrime
Romantic biography of Maria Bonita, daughter of a poor farmer who was kidnapped by Lampião and became his lover.
O Crime do Zé BigornaO Crime do Zé Bigorna · 1977
O Crime do Zé Bigorna
10.01977
MovieDrama
In the 1930s, a blacksmith is accused of murdering his wife and becomes a hero and political leader.
Extraterrestrial Cat in BootsExtraterrestrial Cat in Boots · 1990
Extraterrestrial Cat in Boots
7.01990
MovieFantasyScience Fiction
A Cat from outer-space comes to earth and befriends a Miller's Son and together they set out to defeat an evil wizard.

Filmography

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Transas e CaretasTransas e Caretas · 1984
Transas e Caretas
9.01984
SeriesSoapDrama
The telenovela tells the story of Francisca Moura Imperial, a wealthy businesswoman, and her two sons: Jordão and Tiago, who show little interest in the family business. Jordão is the product of a whirlwind romance in Francisca's youth, while Tiago was born from her marriage to Roberto, a seductive man who moves in high society but is penniless. Francisca is preoccupied with her sons but cannot interfere in their lives as much as she would like. Eccentric and full of outlandish ideas, she decides to undergo plastic surgery, which makes her look 20 years younger, believing that this will bring her closer to Jordão and Tiago. Francisca's greatest concern is that at least one of her sons will marry and give her a grandchild, thus ensuring the continuation of the family name.

Joaquim

O Todo PoderosoO Todo Poderoso · 1979
O Todo Poderoso
9.01979
SeriesSoapDrama
The plot unfolds across two distinct worlds: Dr. Cristiano Navarro’s hospital and an impoverished neighborhood on the outskirts of São Paulo. While doctors at the hospital fight to save lives using state-of-the-art medical technology, young Emanuel—living in the neighborhood—demonstrates the ability to perform miraculous, extraordinary healings with just the touch of his hands. Dr. Cristiano is married to Linda, a wealthy, refined woman twenty years his junior. They long for a child but have been unable to conceive. Linda consults Dr. Paula, a renowned gynecologist, but the doctor cannot resolve their issue. Linda then decides to seek help from Emanuel, sparking a series of conflicts with her husband. However, things are far from ideal in Emanuel’s neighborhood. He possesses paranormal abilities that sometimes manifest in ways beyond his control. An enigmatic and unpredictable man, Emanuel fears his own powers.

Padre Ludgero

As Pupilas do Senhor ReitorAs Pupilas do Senhor Reitor · 1994
As Pupilas do Senhor Reitor
7.01994
SeriesSoapDrama
As Pupilas do Senhor Reitor is a Brazilian telenovela produced by SBT and originally broadcast from December 6, 1994, to July 8, 1995. Based on the 1867 novel of the same name by Portuguese writer Júlio Dinis, it was adapted by Lauro César Muniz, with scripts by Bosco Brasil, Ismael Fernandes, Analy A. Pinto, Aziz Bajur, and Zeno Wilde under the supervision of Chico de Assis. The telenovela stars Juca de Oliveira, Débora Bloch, Luciana Braga, Eduardo Moscovis, and Tuca Andrada. Set in a 19th-century Portuguese village, the story follows the orphaned sisters Guida and Clara, who are raised by the respected Padre Antônio, known as the Senhor Reitor. After Daniel returns home as a doctor following years away, old feelings are rekindled, but misunderstandings, forbidden love, family rivalries, and social expectations threaten the happiness of both sisters. As secrets and sacrifices come to light, the couples must overcome prejudice and scandal in their search for true love.

Mestre Álvaro