Yolanda Cardoso

Acting

Yolanda Cardoso

Born September 28, 1928 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Died July 10, 2007 · aged 78

No biography available.

Known For

Copacabana Fools MeCopacabana Fools Me · 1969
Copacabana Fools Me
★ 7.21969
MovieComedyDrama
Marquinhos is in his early 20s and lives in Copacabana with his petits bourgeois parents and older brother. He doesn't have a job, he doesn't go to school, he just lives on the spur of the moment, watches TV, plays soccer on the beach by day and goes out with his mates by night. He meets Irene, a 40 year-old woman and they have a love affair that is going to change his life - for a while.
A Árvore dos SexosA Árvore dos Sexos · 1977
A Árvore dos Sexos
★ 4.81977
MovieRomanceComedy
Bondomil, a quiet little town, becomes famous because in its main square there's a tree with strange fruits, with the format of the male sex organ, supposed to be an aphrodisiac for women. Soon the population grows wild, and tourists gather around it.
Subway to the StarsSubway to the Stars · 1987
Subway to the Stars
★ 6.41987
MovieDrama
In this highly stylized Brazilian drama a sax player fondly remembers one wonderful night spent with his life's love and decides to find her again. He embarks upon a quest through the wild streets of Rio to find her. Along the way he meets an assortment of odd urban underworld characters.
Adorável TrapalhãoAdorável Trapalhão · 1967
Adorável Trapalhão
★ 5.91967
MovieRomanceComedy
Epitácio is the driver of a widower musical entrepreneur. Concerned with the boss' happiness, Epitácio tries to find him a wife and introduces him to Lucy, the children's teacher, who dreams of becoming a singer.
Lili CarabinaLili Carabina · 1988
Lili Carabina
★ 7.51988
MovieCrime
When her husband dies, Elisa asks Guerreiro if she can join his gang of bank robbers. She soon gains notoriety in the press with the nickname Lili Carabina, but is relentlessly pursued by an honest police officer.
Com Licença, Eu Vou à LutaCom Licença, Eu Vou à Luta · 1985
Com Licença, Eu Vou à Luta
★ 5.61985
MovieDrama
In Nilópolis, Eliane, a 15-year-old girl, who is the daughter of a lower-middle-class couple, falls in love with Otávio, a 33-year-old divorcee. Upon learning of the relationship, Eliane's parents forbid her to meet her lover.
Mulheres do CaisMulheres do Cais · 1979
Mulheres do Cais
★ 9.01979
MovieDrama
Os Rapazes da Difícil Vida FácilOs Rapazes da Difícil Vida Fácil · 1980
Os Rapazes da Difícil Vida Fácil
★ 4.21980
MovieDrama

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.

Dalva

De Quina Pra LuaDe Quina Pra Lua · 1985
De Quina Pra Lua
★ 8.01985
SeriesSoapDrama
For 30 years, José João Batista—better known as Zezão—worked for the same company. After being forced into retirement by the board, he is left bitter and resentful, only to win a major lottery prize. However, he never collects the winnings, as he is struck and killed by a vehicle beforehand; the winning ticket ends up being buried with him. Angelina, Zezão’s wife, and their four children—Pedro, Jesus, André, and Maria de Fátima—search everywhere for the ticket, until Angelina has a vision of her late husband. In the vision, he reveals that he was buried with the ticket, which was tucked into the pocket of his suit jacket. Angelina then decides to exhume Zezão’s body. When the coffin is opened, the family discovers the corpse wearing only his underwear and concludes that the ticket has been stolen. This sets the stage for the soap opera's main plot: the search for the missing ticket.

Carmem

Bandidos da FalangeBandidos da Falange · 1983
Bandidos da Falange
★ 8.01983
SeriesCrimeAction & Adventure
The plot begins in 1975 with the death of Paulo Alberto, a criminal who leaves his mistress Marluce a watch containing diamonds from his last robbery. Corrupt police officer Tito Lívio and serious Lucena are tasked with finding the jewels. Meanwhile, at Ilha Grande Prison, Jorge Fernando, Paulo Alberto's cousin, is detained. He wants to recover the diamonds and now commands the faction. While searching for Marluce, Tito Lívio is investigated by prosecutor Álvaro and later arrested in Ilha Grande. There, he kills Jorge Fernando and takes command of the Falange. Junior, son of Pinheiro de Melo, owner of a front car dealership and arms dealer, is appointed the new head of the already weakened organization.

Dona Neném