Personal Info
Birth date
1911-02-08 (114 Years)
Day of death
2004-04-09
Gender
Female
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Also known as
-Lélia Abramo
Biography
Lélia Abramo Scarmangan (São Paulo, February 8, 1911 – São Paulo, April 9, 2004) was a Brazilian actress, theater producer and political activist. She was part of the political groups Frente Única Antifascista and Opição de Esquerda, in addition to being one of the founders of the Workers' Party (PT) and president of the Union of Artists and Technicians, being one of the big names in the fight against the Brazilian military dictatorship.
Filmography
O Tempo e o Vento
7.6
Overview:
It tells the story of the Camabará family for many generations, which were fundamental to the social and political formation of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The stories are remembered by Dona Bibiana, who remembers the life of her grandmother Ana, her husband, the Captain Rodrigo, his son Bolivar and his daughter-in-law Luzia.Pão-Pão, Beijo-Beijo
8.3
Overview:
To defend the humble Soró Sereno in a traffic accident, the mysterious Ciro Cerqueira, a bus driver, ends up getting involved with the traditional italian family of Mamma Vittoria Cantarelli, owner of a chain of canteens in which he starts to work as an executive, and is torn between the love of the matriarch's granddaughters, the responsible Luísa and the seductive Bruna, a woman who spares no effort to get what she wants.They Don't Wear Black Tie
8.2
Overview:
Otavio is an idealistic union leader trying to organize workers at a factory to resist the company's exploitative practices. His son, Tião, one of the employees, is more of a realist and doesn't want to risk losing his job by striking. This clash of perspectives puts the father and son at odds. Fortunately, Tião's mother, Romana, is on hand to act as a moderator between the two opinionated men.Cidade Ameaçada
5.3
Overview:
Based on true events, the film tells the story of Brazilian outlaw Promessinha, one of the most famous and feared criminals of his time, depicting his crimes and cruelty, until his death confronting the police.Joanna Francesa
4.7
Overview:
Joana is a sophisticated, beautiful woman, so she has a choice of lovers, and destinies. She will let down Pierre, the French consul at São Paulo, and with him the frivolity of tea-parties and comfort. Her wild inner-soul will develop into the wild forest surroundings of a landlord's farmhouse. To the extent she will defend her land like a 19th century owner - of lands and men alike.Manoushe: A Gypsy Love Story
5
Overview:
In the darkness of a rural night, a gypsy clan gathers to mourn their beloved patriarch's in a ritual celebrated through music and dance.Case of the Naves Brothers
7.8
Overview:
After their relative and associate runs way, the Naves brothers inform the police of the incident, who end up arresting them under the accusation of murdering the missing person. The brothers are tortured in order to confess a crime they did not commit while their wives are raped.Albert, the Rockefeller
5
Overview:
Adaptation of the successful Brazilian TV series "Beto Rockefeller". Albert is a cunning poor man who pretends to be rich, using his congeniality and lack of morals to mix among rich people.The Obsessed of Catulé
5.7
Overview:
In the Brazilian countryside, poor sharecroppers join a messianic group led by Joaquim, who believes he is the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. Gaining power over the peasants, he begins to persecute those who do not pay absolute obeisance.O Comprador de Fazendas
NYR
Overview:
Two conmen (one trying to pretend his lousy farm is a great one to sell, other pretending to buy one without actual money) try to con each other.Twisted Fate
4.4
Overview:
At the height of the military dictatorship, an abandoned mansion in the center of São Paulo is occupied by militants, hippies, maniacs, homosexuals, punks, artists and poets, as well as immigrants from different parts of the world.Nossos Bravos
NYR
Overview:
Docudrama on labor mobilizations in the beginning of the 20th century in Brazil, led by union organizations with anarcho-socialist influence. Using fictional resources and historical archives, the film reconstructs an important part of the memory of Brazilian unionism and its biggest strikes, establishing a dialogue between different working generations.Acting
1992Manoushe: A Gypsy Love Story as Unknown
1987Nossos Bravos as Unknown
1986Mania de Querer (162 Episodes) as Margô Nogueira
1985O Tempo e o Vento (26 Episodes) as Bibiana Terra Cambará
1983Janete as Unknown
1983Pão-Pão, Beijo-Beijo (167 Episodes) as Mama Vitória
1982Avenida Paulista (17 Episodes) as Isabel Alves (Bebel)
1981They Don't Wear Black Tie as Malvina
1981Mulher Diaba as Unknown
1980O Sonho Não Acabou as Unknown
1979Twisted Fate as Unknown
1979Pai Herói (174 Episodes) as Januária Brandão
1976O Julgamento (180 Episodes) as Felícia
1975Um Dia o Amor (216 Episodes) as Lucinha
1975O Comprador de Fazendas as Unknown
1973Joanna Francesa as Olímpia
1973Os Ossos do Barão (127 Episodes) as Bianca
1972Uma Rosa com Amor (222 Episodes) as Amália Petrone
1970Cleo e Daniel as Daniel's Mother
1970As Bruxas (106 Episodes) as Dona Chiquinha
1970Albert, the Rockefeller as Dona Gorda
1968O Quarto as Unknown
1967Case of the Naves Brothers as Ana (mother)
1967O Anjo Assassino as Unknown
1966Redenção (616 Episodes) as Carmela
1966Calúnia (53 Episodes) as Tia Sara
1965The Obsessed of Catulé as Dolor
1965Os Quatro Filhos (102 Episodes) as Unknown
1960Cidade Ameaçada as Unknown