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Tonico

Born March 2, 1917 · São Manuel, São Paulo, Brazil

Died August 13, 1994 · aged 77

João Salvador Perez, better known as Tonico (São Manuel, March 2, 1917 – São Paulo, August 13, 1994). He died at the age of 77, after falling down the stairs of the building where he lived. Tonico & Tinoco was a Brazilian country duo, considered one of the most important duos in the history of Brazilian music. In their 64-year career, Tonico and Tinoco made almost 1,000 recordings, divided into 8…

Known For

That Damned MeatThat Damned Meat · 1985
That Damned Meat
★ 7.11985
MovieComedy
Nhô Quim has only one dream in his life: to eat red meat. He meets Carula, a young woman anxious to get married, who promises him that in their wedding her father will kill him an ox. But, before that, Nhô Quim must pass a series of tests.
Lá no Meu SertãoLá no Meu Sertão · 1963
Lá no Meu Sertão
★ 10.01963
MovieDramaMusic
Luar do SertãoLuar do Sertão · 1949
Luar do Sertão
★ 7.01949
MovieMusicDrama
In a small town in São Paulo State, everyone lives happily: Tinoco and his bride Joan, Lollipop and Nha Barbina. One day come the men in charge of opening a railway arrive bringing with them trouble. Paul, one of the engineers, Joan tries to alienate Tinoco, who is accused of stealing money. Workers go to jail. Tinoco is delegated to investigate the case, to prove that their innocence.
O Menino JornaleiroO Menino Jornaleiro · 1982
O Menino Jornaleiro
★ 10.01982
MovieDrama
A Marca da FerraduraA Marca da Ferradura · 1971
A Marca da Ferradura
★ 7.01971
MovieMusicDrama
Obrigado a MatarObrigado a Matar · 1965
Obrigado a Matar
★ 8.01965
MovieWesternDrama
A lone stranger, travelling alongside a cattle drive, passes his knowledge down to his long-lost brother.
Luar do SertãoLuar do Sertão · 1971
Luar do Sertão
★ 10.01971
MovieMusicComedy
In a small town in the interior of São Paulo, everyone lives happily: Tinoco and his fiancée Joana, Pirulito and Nhá Barbina. One day, the men in charge of opening a railroad arrive and, with them, trouble. Paulo, one of the engineers, tries to get Joana away from Tinoco. Tinoco is accused of stealing the workers' money and is arrested. Tonico pressures the delegate to investigate the case so that Tinoco can prove his innocence.
Tonico e Tinoco: Programa EnsaioTonico e Tinoco: Programa Ensaio · 1991
Tonico e Tinoco: Programa Ensaio
1991
MovieMusic

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