Directing

Luiz Antônio Piá

Born December 9, 1941 · Santana de Parnaíba, São Paulo, Brazil

Died September 12, 2023 · aged 81

No biography available.

Known For

O Varão de IpanemaO Varão de Ipanema · 1976
O Varão de Ipanema
8.01976
MovieComedy
Ferdinando, a bank employee who came from the north and prospered, buys a car and starts to frequent the south zone of Rio de Janeiro. He meets Lucia, with whom he falls in love, to the point of selling his own car to pay the girl's bill, who says she is very rich and lives in a mansion, but it's all a farce.
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Lampião e Maria Bonita - O FilmeLuz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Lampião e Maria Bonita - O Filme · 2015
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Lampião e Maria Bonita - O Filme
7.22015
MovieDramaAdventure
Tem Alguém na Minha CamaTem Alguém na Minha Cama · 1976
Tem Alguém na Minha Cama
8.01976
MovieComedy
ObsessãoObsessão · 1973
Obsessão
5.01973
MovieCrimeThriller
A small town in Brazil is the background for this thriller about a murder, disclosing corruption among the leaders of the region.
Vai Trabalhar Vagabundo II: A VoltaVai Trabalhar Vagabundo II: A Volta · 1991
Vai Trabalhar Vagabundo II: A Volta
5.41991
MovieComedy
Exiled in Acapulco, the bon vivant Dino cheats a rich widow into financing his coming back to Brazil. To avoid getting caught, he hides in a coffin. His fake burial is celebrated in high style and it doesn't take long before he starts getting himself into weird situations.
O Homem de Seis Milhões de Cruzeiros Contra as PanterasO Homem de Seis Milhões de Cruzeiros Contra as Panteras · 1978
O Homem de Seis Milhões de Cruzeiros Contra as Panteras
8.01978
Movie
CarrosselCarrossel · 2012
Carrossel
7.72012
SeriesDramaComedy
Carrossel is a children's telenovela created by Abel Santa Cruz and written by Íris Abravanel, originally transmitted on SBT from May 21, 2012 to present. It is a Brazilian remake of the Mexican telenovela Carrusel, which in turn had been inspired by the Argentinean telenovela Jacinta Pichimahuida, la Maestra que no se Olvida. In a short time the display was a telenovela phenomenon of hearing canal causing quite successful among the children public yielding several CDs, DVDs, toys and other products in less than a year. including we have made several spin-offs based on it, including a cartoon series and television sitcom.
Partido AltoPartido Alto · 1984
Partido Alto
8.51984
SeriesDramaSoap

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Os Ricos Também ChoramOs Ricos Também Choram · 2005
Os Ricos Também Choram
9.02005
SeriesSoapDrama
Os Ricos Também Choram is a Brazilian telenovela produced by SBT and originally broadcast from July 18, 2005, to January 14, 2006. It is a Brazilian adaptation of the Mexican telenovela Los ricos también lloran (1979), based on the original story by Inés Rodena. Adapted by Gustavo Reiz and Aimar Labaki, with collaboration from Marcos Lazarini, the telenovela stars Thaís Fersoza, Márcio Kieling, Ludmila Dayer, Mika Lins, Françoise Forton, and Jonas Bloch. The story follows Mariana, a young woman raised on a farm without knowing she is the illegitimate daughter and rightful heir of the late Colonel Evaristo Martins. After being driven away from her home, she moves to the town of Ouro Verde, where she falls in love with Alberto Domingues. As she uncovers the truth about her origins, Mariana must face greed, family rivalries, betrayal, and powerful enemies determined to steal her inheritance. Despite the many obstacles, she fights for justice, love, and her rightful place in the family.

Executive Producer

Vende-se um Véu de NoivaVende-se um Véu de Noiva · 2009
Vende-se um Véu de Noiva
2009
SeriesSoapDrama
Vende-se um Véu de Noiva is a Brazilian telenovela produced and broadcast by SBT from June 16, 2009, to January 9, 2010. It is based on the radio serial of the same name written by Janete Clair, which was also adapted into the 1969 telenovela Véu de Noiva by TV Globo. Created and adapted by Íris Abravanel, with collaboration from Jaqueline Vargas and Yoya Wursch, and directed by Del Rangel, the telenovela stars Day Mesquita, Daniel Alvim, Elaine Cristina, Marcos Winter, Thaís Pacholek, and Zé Carlos Machado. The story follows Maria Célia and Rubens Baronese, a couple whose lives are changed by a tragic conspiracy involving Maria's cousin Eunice, who plans to take away their newborn child. Years later, the consequences of this crime affect their families, revealing secrets, betrayals, ambition, and the struggle for truth, justice, and reconciliation.

Director

EsmeraldaEsmeralda · 2004
Esmeralda
7.92004
SeriesSoapDrama
Esmeralda is a Brazilian telenovela produced by SBT in association with Televisa and originally broadcast from December 6, 2004, to July 19, 2005. It is a Brazilian adaptation of the Mexican telenovela Esmeralda (1997), itself based on the original story by Delia Fiallo. Adapted by Henrique Zambelli and Rogério Garcia, the telenovela stars Bianca Castanho and Cláudio Lins. The story follows Esmeralda, a young woman who has been blind since birth after being accidentally switched with another baby shortly after her birth. Raised by a humble family in the countryside, she grows up unaware of her true identity. When she falls in love with José Armando, the son of a wealthy landowner, their romance is threatened by family secrets, prejudice, social differences, and the revelation of the truth about her origins.

Director

Uma Rosa com AmorUma Rosa com Amor · 2010
Uma Rosa com Amor
6.02010
SeriesSoapDrama
Uma Rosa com Amor is a Brazilian telenovela produced and broadcast by SBT from March 1 to August 16, 2010. It is a remake of the 1972 telenovela of the same name originally produced by TV Globo, created by Vicente Sesso. Adapted by Tiago Santiago, with collaboration from Renata Dias Gomes, Miguel Paiva, Maria Cláudia Oliveira, and Solange Castro Neves, and directed by Del Rangel and Luiz Antônio Piá, the telenovela stars Carla Marins, Cláudio Lins, Jussara Freire, Edney Giovenazzi, and Betty Faria. The story follows Serafina Rosa Petroni, a humble and romantic secretary who dreams of finding true love. After entering into a marriage of convenience with Claude Antoine, a French businessman, to help him solve his problems with Brazilian bureaucracy, the two begin a complicated relationship. Between misunderstandings, family conflicts, secrets, and differences in social background, they discover that a relationship built on an agreement can turn into genuine love.

Director

CristalCristal · 2006
Cristal
4.02006
SeriesSoapDrama
Cristal is a Brazilian telenovela produced by SBT and originally broadcast from June 5 to October 27, 2006. It is an adaptation of the Venezuelan telenovela Cristal (1985), created by Delia Fiallo. Adapted by Anamaria Nunes, with collaboration from Maria Lúcia Dahl, Marcelo César Fagundes, Eleusa Mancini, and Rogério Garcia, the telenovela stars Bianca Castanho, Dado Dolabella, Bete Coelho, Marisol Ribeiro, Alexandre Barillari, Giuseppe Oristanio, Bárbara Paz, and Eliana Guttman. The story follows Cristina, a young woman abandoned by her mother, Vitória, shortly after birth and raised in a convent. Years later, Cristina becomes a successful model known as Cristal and unknowingly crosses paths with her biological mother, now a powerful fashion businesswoman. While searching for her identity and a place in the world, Cristina falls in love with João Pedro, but their romance is threatened by family secrets, social differences, jealousy, and the painful revelations about her past.

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Dona AnjaDona Anja · 1996
Dona Anja
1996
SeriesSoapComedy
Dona Anja is a Brazilian telenovela produced by JPO Produções and originally broadcast by SBT from December 9, 1996, to April 26, 1997. Based on the novel of the same name by Josué Guimarães, it was adapted by Cristianne Fridman and Yoya Wursch, with general direction by Roberto Talma. The telenovela stars Lucélia Santos, Jonas Mello, Angelina Muniz, Danton Mello, Manuela Dias, Giuseppe Oristânio, Luiz Guilherme, and Sérgio Mamberti. Set in 1977 in the countryside of Rio Grande do Sul, the story follows Anja Guimarães Castilhos, a woman who breaks with the conservative traditions of her town after discovering her fiancé's betrayal. Together with Colonel Quineu, she becomes the owner of a brothel and challenges the values of local society by defending women's independence and questioning social norms. Surrounded by political conflicts, rivalries, and personal disputes, Anja fights for her freedom while facing powerful enemies.

Director

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.

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