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

Jecão... Um Fofoqueiro no Céu

Jecão... Um Fofoqueiro no Céu · 1977

Jecão... Um Fofoqueiro no Céu

Casinha Pequenina

Casinha Pequenina · 1963

Casinha Pequenina

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.

As Aventuras de Pedro Malasartes

As Aventuras de Pedro Malasartes · 1960

As Aventuras de Pedro Malasartes

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 Brasileiro

Meu Japão Brasileiro · 1964

Meu Japão Brasileiro

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.

O Vendedor de Linguiça

O Vendedor de Linguiça · 1962

O Vendedor de Linguiça

Story of a sausage salesman, a simple man struggling with family problems.

Jeca Tatu

Jeca Tatu · 1959

Jeca Tatu is a lazy, simple-minded guy who has his property threatened by the greed of a landowner.

Jeca e Seu Filho Preto

Jeca e Seu Filho Preto · 1978

Jeca e Seu Filho Preto

A white hillbilly fathers a mysteriously black boy, who despite the prejudice falls in love with the daughter of a rich farmer.

O Lamparina

O Lamparina · 1964

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.

Movies

Jecão... Um Fofoqueiro no Céu

Jecão... Um Fofoqueiro no Céu · 1977

Jecão... Um Fofoqueiro no Céu

Casinha Pequenina

Casinha Pequenina · 1963

Casinha Pequenina

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.

As Aventuras de Pedro Malasartes

As Aventuras de Pedro Malasartes · 1960

As Aventuras de Pedro Malasartes

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 Brasileiro

Meu Japão Brasileiro · 1964

Meu Japão Brasileiro

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.

O Vendedor de Linguiça

O Vendedor de Linguiça · 1962

O Vendedor de Linguiça

Story of a sausage salesman, a simple man struggling with family problems.

Jeca Tatu

Jeca Tatu · 1959

Jeca Tatu is a lazy, simple-minded guy who has his property threatened by the greed of a landowner.

Jeca e Seu Filho Preto

Jeca e Seu Filho Preto · 1978

Jeca e Seu Filho Preto

A white hillbilly fathers a mysteriously black boy, who despite the prejudice falls in love with the daughter of a rich farmer.

O Lamparina

O Lamparina · 1964

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.

Mulher Diaba

Mulher Diaba · 1981

No Paraíso das Solteironas

No Paraíso das Solteironas · 1969

No Paraíso das Solteironas

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.

Chofer de Praça

Chofer de Praça · 1958

Chofer de Praça

The humble Zacarias goes to the big city with his wife to help their son who wants to be a Doctor. There he gets a job, and lives a lot of funny adventures as a taxi driver.

Betão Ronca Ferro

Betão Ronca Ferro · 1970

Betão Ronca Ferro

Betão is a countryman who works in a circus, selling peanuts. His daughter also works there, and becomes the circus's greatest attraction. But she decides to marry a rich man, and another circus comes to town, putting his employment in danger.

That Damned Meat

That Damned Meat · 1985

That Damned Meat

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.

Zé do Periquito

Zé do Periquito · 1961

Zé do Periquito

Zenó (Mazzaropi) is a poor gardener of a traditional school in São Paulo who falls in love with one of the local girls, much richer and younger than him. Willing to conquer her, he decides to get rich, getting involved in the most varied and funny situations.

A Banda das Velhas Virgens

A Banda das Velhas Virgens · 1979

A Banda das Velhas Virgens

Gostoso is the conductor of a female band formed only by old women. When scouring the garbage dump, he becomes the main suspect of a robbery after his wife finds a small bag of jewels, having to do everything to prove her innocence.

Tristeza do Jeca

Tristeza do Jeca · 1961

Tristeza do Jeca

MovieComedyWestern

Simple and popular hillbilly Jeca is forced to get involved in politics, when the leaders of the region, competing to be elected mayor of the town, try to get his support.

O Jeca e a Égua Milagrosa

O Jeca e a Égua Milagrosa · 1980

O Jeca e a Égua Milagrosa

In the hunt for votes, two farmers do everything to be elected mayor in a interior town. The colonels, Liborio and Afonso have religious communities and use the spaces to influence the upcoming elections.

Golias Contra o Homem das Bolinhas

Golias Contra o Homem das Bolinhas · 1969

Golias Contra o Homem das Bolinhas

The adventures of a peaceful and infatuated man, who tries to identify the man who killed his sweetheart, an unconventional young woman who used to receive "guests" at home, calling them her cousins.

Um Caipira em Bariloche

Um Caipira em Bariloche · 1973

Um Caipira em Bariloche

Polidoro is a naive farmer. Convinced by his daughter and son-in-law, he sells his farm to Agenor, a swindler and friend of his son-in-law. Through a trap, Polidoro travels to Bariloche while his farm is sold illicitly to third parties.

Jeca vs. the Devil

Jeca vs. the Devil · 1976

Jeca vs. the Devil

MovieComedyHorror

Jeca has to face a rich farmer woman that wants his love. At the same time, his wife seems to be possessed by the Devil. Made after the huge success of 'The Exorcist', Mazzaropi created his version of the Blockbuster.

O Jeca e a Freira

O Jeca e a Freira · 1968

O Jeca e a Freira

In the interior of Brazil, a farmer is responsible for the education of the daughter of one of his settlers. Years later, the girl returns from school with a nun and the farmer does everything to prevent her from know her parents.

TV Shows

Sangue do Meu Sangue

Sangue do Meu Sangue · 1969

Sangue do Meu Sangue

Os Imigrantes

Os Imigrantes · 1981

Um Dia o Amor

Um Dia o Amor · 1975

O Meu Pé de Laranja Lima

O Meu Pé de Laranja Lima · 1980

O Meu Pé de Laranja Lima

O Direito de Nascer

O Direito de Nascer · 1978

O Direito de Nascer

Os Adolescentes

Os Adolescentes · 1981

Os Adolescentes

Nossa Filha Gabriela

Nossa Filha Gabriela · 1971

Nossa Filha Gabriela

Papai Coração

Papai Coração · 1976

Papai Coração

O Todo Poderoso

O Todo Poderoso · 1979

O Todo Poderoso

A Barba Azul

A Barba Azul · 1974

Éramos Seis

Éramos Seis · 1977

Ídolo de Pano

Ídolo de Pano · 1974

As Divinas… e Maravilhosas

As Divinas… e Maravilhosas · 1973

As Divinas… e Maravilhosas

Tchan, a Grande Sacada

Tchan, a Grande Sacada · 1976

Tchan, a Grande Sacada

O Velho, o Menino e o Burro

O Velho, o Menino e o Burro · 1975

O Velho, o Menino e o Burro

Uma Esperança no Ar

Uma Esperança no Ar · 1985

Uma Esperança no Ar

Signo da Esperança

Signo da Esperança · 1972

Signo da Esperança

Camomila e Bem-Me-Quer

Camomila e Bem-Me-Quer · 1972

Camomila e Bem-Me-Quer

Dinheiro Vivo

Dinheiro Vivo · 1979

Ninho da Serpente

Ninho da Serpente · 1982

Ninho da Serpente

Jerônimo

Jerônimo · 1984

Rosa dos Ventos

Rosa dos Ventos · 1973

Rosa dos Ventos

Ainda Resta uma Esperança

Ainda Resta uma Esperança · 1965

Ainda Resta uma Esperança