Geny Prado

Acting

Geny Prado

Born July 12, 1918 · São Manuel, São Paulo, Brazil

Died April 17, 1998 · aged 79

Genny Almeida Prado (São Manuel, July 12, 1918 - São Paulo, April 17, 1998) was a Brazilian radio, television and film actress, noted for her roles as Jeca's wife in Mazzaropi films. Her film career was marked by her work alongside the comedian. Together, she and Mazzaropi acted in 18 of his 32 films, with Geny always playing his wife; with the exception of the movie Zé do Periquito (1960), in wh…

Known For

Jeca e Seu Filho PretoJeca e Seu Filho Preto · 1978
Jeca e Seu Filho Preto
★ 6.71978
MovieComedy
A white hillbilly fathers a mysteriously black boy, who despite the prejudice falls in love with the daughter of a rich farmer.
No Paraíso das SolteironasNo Paraíso das Solteironas · 1969
No Paraíso das Solteironas
★ 7.41969
MovieComedy
Countryman J.K. gets annoyed and quits his job on a farm when his boss sends his pet cow to a slaughterhouse in town. In search of the animal, J.K. goes to the city and, there, is harassed by several single women.
As Aventuras de Pedro MalasartesAs Aventuras de Pedro Malasartes · 1960
As Aventuras de Pedro Malasartes
★ 6.31960
MovieComedy
It is the story of Pedro, who after being passed over by his brothers, wanders the world in search of a better life, but on the way, finds children who eventually conquer it, and in order to help them, he passes scamming other people he met along the way, telling lies, however, always with the goal of helping him new friends. And kills a cow.
Meu Japão BrasileiroMeu Japão Brasileiro · 1964
Meu Japão Brasileiro
★ 7.41964
MovieComedy
Fofuca is a farmer who faces the exploitation of an entrepreneur in a Japanese-Brazilian community. He joins the Japanese immigrants, who found a cooperative where they fight for their rights.
Casinha PequeninaCasinha Pequenina · 1963
Casinha Pequenina
★ 6.21963
MovieComedy
In colonial Brazil, rich farmer and owner of slaves is blackmailed by a lady; to get rid of the problem, he involves innocent countrymen in a diabolical plan.
Jeca TatuJeca Tatu · 1959
Jeca Tatu
★ 7.21959
MovieComedy
Jeca Tatu is a lazy, simple-minded guy who has his property threatened by the greed of a landowner.
O LamparinaO Lamparina · 1964
O Lamparina
★ 7.21964
MovieComedy
After being deceived by a small time crook with a promise of a job for his family, Bernardino Jabá (Amácio Mazzaropi), his wife Marcolina Jabá (Geny Prado), their two sons, their daughter and their Spanish friend are mistaken as being "cangaceiros" (bandits from the Northeastern of Brazil). They help the police to arrest the outlaws, but Bernardino Jabá misses and is considered dead. When he returns to the small village one year later, the locals believe that it is his soul indeed.
O Vendedor de LinguiçaO Vendedor de Linguiça · 1962
O Vendedor de Linguiça
★ 6.61962
MovieComedy
Story of a sausage salesman, a simple man struggling with family problems.

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O Todo PoderosoO Todo Poderoso · 1979
O Todo Poderoso
★ 9.01979
SeriesSoapDrama
The plot unfolds across two distinct worlds: Dr. Cristiano Navarro’s hospital and an impoverished neighborhood on the outskirts of São Paulo. While doctors at the hospital fight to save lives using state-of-the-art medical technology, young Emanuel—living in the neighborhood—demonstrates the ability to perform miraculous, extraordinary healings with just the touch of his hands. Dr. Cristiano is married to Linda, a wealthy, refined woman twenty years his junior. They long for a child but have been unable to conceive. Linda consults Dr. Paula, a renowned gynecologist, but the doctor cannot resolve their issue. Linda then decides to seek help from Emanuel, sparking a series of conflicts with her husband. However, things are far from ideal in Emanuel’s neighborhood. He possesses paranormal abilities that sometimes manifest in ways beyond his control. An enigmatic and unpredictable man, Emanuel fears his own powers.

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