Acting
Louise Cardoso
Born April 17, 1955 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (age 71)
Louise Ferreira Cardoso (Rio de Janeiro, April 17, 1955) is a Brazilian actress, producer and acting teacher.
Known For
From Beginning to End · 2009From Beginning to End
★ 6.62009
MovieRomanceDrama
Two brothers develop a very close relationship as they are growing up in an idyllic and happy family. When they are young adults their relationship becomes very intimate, romantic, and sexual.
Body · 2007Body
★ 4.32007
MovieDramaThriller
São Paulo, today. Bones are found in an anonymous grave and sent to the morgue. The coroner Artur deals with actresses and extremists. A body gets preserved for more than thirty years. An identity is searched...
Cabaret Mineiro · 1981Cabaret Mineiro
★ 4.71981
MovieDramaMusic
An adventurer travels by train through the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, meeting old and new lovers and remembering love affairs of his youth.
A Mulher do Atirador de Facas · 1984A Mulher do Atirador de Facas
★ 6.21984
MovieDrama
In a circus, the big act is that of the knife thrower, assisted by his wife. The couple takes risks in real life, in a show of great skill and coldness, which respects a blood treaty.
Baixo Gávea · 1986Baixo Gávea
★ 5.51986
MovieDrama
Clara directs the rehearsals of a theatrical play about Fernando Pessoa while constantly seeking the right man and the love of his life. One of the actresses is the lesbian Ana, who interprets the poet Mário de Sá Carneiro. She is Clara's friend and confidant with whom she shares an apartment. Clara does not perceive Ana's love for her, that always helps her to recover from the disappointments. Unlike the character Sá Carneiro, poet of decadentism, nostalgia, metaphysics and vague, Ana is the pragmatic side of Clara, who often brings a disillusioned vision as if it were Fernando Pessoa himself, who may be associated with concepts of the poet's heteronyms.
The Egg · 2003The Egg
★ 10.02003
MovieDrama
Writer and poet Clarice Lispector investigates and develops the old question of what came first, the egg or the chicken.
Copacabana · 2001Copacabana
★ 8.22001
MovieComedyDrama
Moments before turning 90 years of age, Alberto remembers his life, lived in Copacabana, a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. The film is a comedy about old age nowadays, with Copacabana as a background.
The Rich Are Something Else · 1977The Rich Are Something Else
★ 4.31977
MovieComedy
Tadeu, a poor lad from the Northeast of Brazil, comes to Rio de Janeiro to try his luck. His good looks and education win him the favor of rich people. In his spare time, he becomes the favorite among lonely and rich ladies. Soon he gets involved in trouble.
Movies
From Beginning to End · 2009From Beginning to End
★ 6.62009
MovieRomanceDrama
Two brothers develop a very close relationship as they are growing up in an idyllic and happy family. When they are young adults their relationship becomes very intimate, romantic, and sexual.
Body · 2007Body
★ 4.32007
MovieDramaThriller
São Paulo, today. Bones are found in an anonymous grave and sent to the morgue. The coroner Artur deals with actresses and extremists. A body gets preserved for more than thirty years. An identity is searched...
Cabaret Mineiro · 1981Cabaret Mineiro
★ 4.71981
MovieDramaMusic
An adventurer travels by train through the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, meeting old and new lovers and remembering love affairs of his youth.
A Mulher do Atirador de Facas · 1984A Mulher do Atirador de Facas
★ 6.21984
MovieDrama
In a circus, the big act is that of the knife thrower, assisted by his wife. The couple takes risks in real life, in a show of great skill and coldness, which respects a blood treaty.
Baixo Gávea · 1986Baixo Gávea
★ 5.51986
MovieDrama
Clara directs the rehearsals of a theatrical play about Fernando Pessoa while constantly seeking the right man and the love of his life. One of the actresses is the lesbian Ana, who interprets the poet Mário de Sá Carneiro. She is Clara's friend and confidant with whom she shares an apartment. Clara does not perceive Ana's love for her, that always helps her to recover from the disappointments. Unlike the character Sá Carneiro, poet of decadentism, nostalgia, metaphysics and vague, Ana is the pragmatic side of Clara, who often brings a disillusioned vision as if it were Fernando Pessoa himself, who may be associated with concepts of the poet's heteronyms.
The Egg · 2003The Egg
★ 10.02003
MovieDrama
Writer and poet Clarice Lispector investigates and develops the old question of what came first, the egg or the chicken.
Copacabana · 2001Copacabana
★ 8.22001
MovieComedyDrama
Moments before turning 90 years of age, Alberto remembers his life, lived in Copacabana, a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. The film is a comedy about old age nowadays, with Copacabana as a background.
The Rich Are Something Else · 1977The Rich Are Something Else
★ 4.31977
MovieComedy
Tadeu, a poor lad from the Northeast of Brazil, comes to Rio de Janeiro to try his luck. His good looks and education win him the favor of rich people. In his spare time, he becomes the favorite among lonely and rich ladies. Soon he gets involved in trouble.
45 do Segundo Tempo · 202245 do Segundo Tempo
★ 5.82022
MovieComedyDrama
In order to recreate a picture taken in 1974, during the inauguration of São Paulo subway, Pedro meets two school friends he had not seen for 40 years. If their existential crises, ageing and (astray) ways were not enough, Pedro announces, to everyone's surprise, he intends to take his own life — even though not before he sees his soccer team win a championship.
The Next Victim · 1983The Next Victim
★ 4.61983
MovieHorrorThriller
A TV reporter tries to find out who is killing prostitutes in a São Paulo neighbourhood.
FÔLEGO - Até Depois do Fim · 2025FÔLEGO - Até Depois do Fim
★ 9.02025
MovieDocumentary
O Seminarista · 1977O Seminarista
★ 9.01977
MovieDrama
Eugênio falls in love for Margarida, a poor girl who lives in his parents' farm. In order to avoid their love affair, the parents send him to a Catholic Seminary to be a priest. Just before his ordination, he meets Margarida again, and their old feelings for each other are triggered once more.
1972 · 20061972
★ 7.52006
MovieRomanceComedy
Two teenagers from opposite sides of town, with very little in common except for their passion for music meet in 1970's Rio de Janeiro, at the height of the military dictatorship _ and of Brazil's booming underground rock scene.
Miramar · 1997Miramar
★ 6.31997
MovieDrama
Story with some autobiographical touches taken from director's life.

Aug 13, 2026
Rio de Clarice · 2026Rio de Clarice
2026
MovieDrama
Film based on five short stories by Clarice Lispector (“A Bela e a Fera”, “Amor”, “Feliz Aniversário”, “Preciosidade” e “Mal-estar de um Anjo”).
Sweet Mother · 2012Sweet Mother
★ 8.72012
MovieComedyDrama
Picucha may seem old-fashioned, but she has modern ideas and a great sense of humor. As the matriarch of a big family, she is involved in the daily lives of her children, grandchildren and other relatives. Undeterred by the typical problems of old age, she uses her many years of experience to solve problems in the best way possible.
Just Another Christmas · 2020Just Another Christmas
★ 7.32020
MovieComedyDrama
After taking a very nasty fall on Christmas Eve, grinchy Jorge blacks out and wakes up one year later, with no memory of the year that has passed. He soon realizes that he’s doomed to keep waking up on Christmas Eve after Christmas Eve, having to deal with the aftermath of what his other self has done the other 364 days of the year.
Alô Tetéia · 1978Alô 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.
A Porta ao Lado · 2023A Porta ao Lado
★ 4.82023
MovieDrama
Everything seems to be going well in the stable relationship between Mari and Rafa, until Isis and Fred move into the apartment next door. The new neighbors make no secret of the fact that they are in an open relationship.
Os Vagabundos Trapalhões · 1982Os Vagabundos Trapalhões
★ 5.91982
MovieAdventureComedy
Bonga, his three friends and his girlfriend Loló care for abandoned children in a cave on the outskirts of a city. One day, Pedrinho runs away from home and goes to live in the cave. His father, a powerful industrial, offers a reward to anyone who brings the child back.
Sonhos de Menina Moça · 1988Sonhos de Menina Moça
★ 9.01988
MovieRomanceDrama
Iolanda, a widow who is the matriarch of a large and complicated family, is the hostess of a large party in a mansion that brings back many memories. The celebration is marked by a barbecue with lots of gossip and fun among old friends.
Gaijin 2: Love Me as I Am · 2005Gaijin 2: Love Me as I Am
★ 7.92005
MovieRomanceDrama
In 1908, Titoe leaves her home country of Japan to try her luck in Brazil. Her intention is just to get rich and return in five years, but life has other plans for her.
Gaijin: A Brazilian Odyssey · 1980Gaijin: A Brazilian Odyssey
★ 6.21980
MovieDrama
Based on fact, this is the story of the struggles of Japanese immigrants who traveled to and settled in Brazil looking for a better life.
Irma Vap: O Retorno · 2006Irma Vap: O Retorno
★ 6.92006
MovieComedy
After many flops, theatrical producer decides to stage a former hit, "O Mistério de Irma Vap". But he is going to face many problems to find the right actors and get the necessary permissions.
TV Shows
Young Hearts · 1995Young Hearts
★ 6.21995
SeriesComedy
Malhação is a Brazilian television series for the teenage audience. The soap started in 1995, and was set in a fictional Gym Club called Malhação on Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. Through the years the location varied slightly. Although the name of the soap remains the same, it is now set in the Múltipla Escolha High School.
Soul Mate · 2005Soul Mate
★ 6.92005
SeriesDrama
A young woman is fated to relive the love of an earlier life. Separated by time, young Serena and botanist Rafael surmount all obstacles as they live a love that is stronger than fate itself. These challenges include the lovely but ambitious Cristina, who is obsessed by the rich botanist and driven nearly mad by her attempts to shatter their great love. A romantic comedy set in the 1940s, Soul Mate underscores the importance of love, family values and the ties of affection with a light touch and plenty of humor.
A Grande Família · 2001A Grande Família
★ 8.42001
SeriesComedyFamily
The daily lives of a typical Brazilian middle-class family, that are always very close and tries, in their way, to survive the financial and relationship difficulties.
The Trapalhões · 1977The 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.
Port of Miracles · 2001Port 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.
Tangled Hearts · 2013Tangled Hearts
★ 7.12013
SeriesDrama
Follows the story of six young individuals who work hard to achieve their dreams and also dream of loving someone special and being loved as well. Amora, Bento and Fabio were raised at an orphanage at Capo Verde by Gilson and his wife, Selma. They each took their own path in life when Amora was adopted by actress Barbara Ellen, Fabio with a broke family in the countryside and Bento grew up to become a florist in a cooperative with Gilson, Selma and Giane, a childhood friend Who secretly has a crush on him. Amora becomes a famous model and media personality and socialite Who is brattish and vain, and Malú, her adoptive sister is a responsible, simple and down to earth University student who is unloved by Barbara Ellen who considers her a mistake.
Marron Glacé · 1979Marron 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.
A Diarista · 2004A Diarista
★ 7.52004
SeriesComedy
It shows the life and problems of Marinete, a cleaning lady with a short temper. She always ends up depending on her friends, who are distracted by any stupid thing and leave her to solve things on her own.
Cambalacho · 1986Cambalacho
★ 8.41986
SeriesComedy
The story follows the lives of Naná and Gegê, a pair of con artists. Gegê is the uncle of Tina Pepper, a Tina Turner fan who dreams of becoming a famous singer.
Champagne · 1983Champagne
★ 7.01983
SeriesDrama
Que História é Essa, Porchat? · 2019Que História é Essa, Porchat?
★ 7.42019
Series
Zazá · 1997Zazá
★ 7.51997
SeriesDrama
Santos Dumont's daughter, Marisa Dumont, known as Zazá, flies over the Eiffel Tower in a replica of the 14 Bis. During one of her flights, she decides to find guardian angels to protect her seven children.
Like a Wave · 2004Like 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.
Você Decide · 1992Você Decide
★ 5.31992
Series
Pages of Life · 2006Pages of Life
★ 6.52006
SeriesDrama
Nanda must rethink her plansof studying in Amsterdam when she discovers she is pregnant. After losing the support of her boyfriend Léo, the young girl decides to return home, where she suffers a serious accident and dies.However, Helena, her doctor, is able to save her new-born twins: Francisco and Clara. Unfortunately, Clara suffers from Downs Syndrome. Helena feels a strong emotional tie to Clara and adopts her.Years later, the twins’father Léo, a young and wealthy businessman, returns to the scene, wanting to gain custody of the children.However, Helena and Alex fight to the end to retain guardianship of the twins, whom they have raised with such love.
Cara & Coroa · 1995Cara & 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.
Time After Time · 2015Time After Time
★ 8.22015
SeriesDrama
Livia and Felipe are in a forbidden love story doomed to end tragically. A century later, they both have a new chance to make their love real again. “Time After Time” is an innovative romance set in two different eras in which characters hold the opportunity to make up for their mistakes, come to terms with the past and write themselves another story.
Força de um Desejo · 1999Força de um Desejo
★ 8.21999
SeriesDrama
Set in the 19th century, the novel tells the story of an impossible romance. Inácio, a young man from a traditional family, falls in love with Esther, the owner of the most famous brothel in the Court.
Mulher · 1998Mulher
★ 8.51998
SeriesDrama
The whole story develops from the doctor Martha, who has worked for 40 years, always at the same clinic in Rio de Janeiro. She knows Cris and realizes that she has found a successor. Then begins the friendship of the two, who try to practice their profession with the utmost ethics, despite the owner of the clinic, who is always trying to say, save.
Gina · 1978Gina
★ 6.01978
SeriesDrama
Gina attracts attention and envy. Years later, her life is shaken by the return of an old love and she discovers some schemes orchestrated by her best friend.
Mico Preto · 1990Mico Preto
★ 8.51990
SeriesDrama
The disappearance of Áurea Menezes Garcia sparks a fierce dispute over her business dealings. Firmino, her attorney, assumes power, but faces the greed of her children.
Deus Nos Acuda · 1992Deus Nos Acuda
★ 6.81992
SeriesDrama
The plot tells the story of Celestina, an angel responsible for Brazil. When threatened by God with being sent to the country she was supposed to help grow, she despairs and seeks out her friend, the angel Gabriel. To help Celestina, Gabriel asks the Almighty to let her stay in heaven for another six months. God, however, imposes a condition: Celestina must make a Brazilian citizen more honest, dignified, and compassionate, without disrespecting the free will that every human being should have. To fulfill her mission, Celestina chooses the swindler Maria Escandalosa, a charismatic, beautiful, and kind-hearted young woman, daughter of the equally swindler Tomás Euclides. Convinced that she will transform the girl's character, Celestina disobeys divine laws and saves her from an explosion, then begins to watch over the young woman's life on Earth.
Sob Nova Direção · 2004Sob Nova Direção
★ 8.32004
SeriesComedy
TV Pirata · 1988TV Pirata
★ 8.01988
SeriesComedy
TV Pirata was a weekly Brazilian comedy show aired on Rede Globo between 1988 and 1990, being re-aired monthly in 1992. Some of the writers later went on to form the comedy troupe Casseta & Planeta. The show was first aired in April 1988 to fill a gap on Rede Globo's Tuesday night prime time line-up and its comedy was inspired by sketch comedy shows such as Saturday Night Live and Monty Python's Flying Circus with a no-nonsense approach to Brazilian comedy; however, it mixed a new style of comedy with elements of Brazilian culture such as football, politics, pop culture, telenovelas, economics and celebrities. No well-known figure or member of any economical or social class was spared from the show's cutting edge humor.
The premise of the show was a TV studio being invaded by pirates who took over the programming department and put a tape on the air with some "unusual" programming. Another new element to Brazilian audiences was the performers, who weren't the usual comedic actors, but dramatic actors doing more comedic roles.