Luiz Gonzaga

Acting

Luiz Gonzaga

Born December 13, 1912 · Exu, Pernambuco, Brazil

Died August 2, 1989 · aged 76

Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento (Exu, December 13, 1912 – Recife, August 2, 1989) was a Brazilian singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. Also known as the King of Baião, he was considered one of the most complete, important, and creative figures in Brazilian popular music. Singing accompanied by his accordion, zabumba, and triangle (the basic set of baião singers, which he himself defined), he s…

Known For

Rio, I Love YouRio, I Love You · 2014
Rio, I Love You
★ 4.82014
MovieRomanceDrama
The third episode of the Cities of Love franchise, Rio, I Love You is an anthology, created by 10 visionary directors from across the globe. The story line of each segment focuses on an encounter of love in a different neighborhood of the city, demonstrating the distinctive qualities and character of that location. The film serves to bridge gaps between cultures, educating and entertaining the audience, while celebrating unique and universal expressions of love.
O Comprador de FazendasO Comprador de Fazendas · 1951
O Comprador de Fazendas
★ 10.01951
MovieComedy
Seeing his farm in ruins, swindler tries to sell it to the first interested person, who happens to be a man who fakes being a millionaire but in fact cannot pay for the estate.
The World is a TambourineThe World is a Tambourine · 1947
The World is a Tambourine
★ 10.01947
MovieMusicComedy
A Brazilian musical comedy
... E o Mundo Se Diverte... E o Mundo Se Diverte · 1949
... E o Mundo Se Diverte
★ 6.01949
MovieMusicComedy
That's What I'm Gonna DoThat's What I'm Gonna Do · 1948
That's What I'm Gonna Do
★ 7.01948
MovieComedyMusic
A hard working man goes to São Paulo to look for his twin brother unaware that he's famous for his lazyness.
Festa de São João no Interior da BahiaFesta de São João no Interior da Bahia · 1977
Festa de São João no Interior da Bahia
★ 6.01977
MovieDocumentary
BelairBelair · 2009
Belair
2009
MovieDocumentary
Between February an May of 1970, Julio Bresane and Rogerio Sganzerla made 7 films for their company Belair that were forbidden by the Brazilian censorship that reveal today images of an unique freedom.
Hoje o Galo Sou Eu!Hoje o Galo Sou Eu! · 1957
Hoje o Galo Sou Eu!
★ 7.01957
MovieMusicComedy

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