Personal Info
Birth date
1947-02-05 (78 Years)
Gender
Female
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Franca, São Paulo, Brazil
Also known as
Regina Blois Duarte
レジーナ・ドゥアルテ
里贾纳·杜阿尔特
레지나 두아르테
रेजिना दुआर्ते
Regina Duarte
Biography
Regina Blois Duarte (February 5, 1947) is a Brazilian actress and theater director. She debuted in 1965 on TV Excelsior, where she started in minor roles until becoming the protagonist of soap operas such as Anjo Marcado, Legião dos Esquecidos and O Primeiro Pecado. In 1969, due to the financial crisis at the broadcaster which led to bankruptcy shortly afterwards, she transferred to TV Globo and played dozens of notable characters, such as Irmãos Coragem, Selva de Pedra, Sétimo Sentido, Roque Santeiro, Vale Tudo, Rainha da Sucata, O Astro (2011) and Malu Mulher, in addition to the Helenas trilogy in works by Manoel Carlos – História de Amor, Por Amor and Páginas da Vida.
Filmography
Pecado Capital
9
Overview:
Carlão is a taxi driver who experiences a drama of conscience after fleeing bank robbers leave a suitcase with stolen money in his car: he doesn't know whether to hand it over to the police, running the risk of being accused of being an accomplice in the robbery, or whether to use the money to solve his problems.Pages of Life
6.6
Overview:
Nanda must rethink her plansof studying in Amsterdam when she discovers she is pregnant. After losing the support of her boyfriend Léo, the young girl decides to return home, where she suffers a serious accident and dies.However, Helena, her doctor, is able to save her new-born twins: Francisco and Clara. Unfortunately, Clara suffers from Downs Syndrome. Helena feels a strong emotional tie to Clara and adopts her.Years later, the twins’father Léo, a young and wealthy businessman, returns to the scene, wanting to gain custody of the children.However, Helena and Alex fight to the end to retain guardianship of the twins, whom they have raised with such love.The Illusionist
6.8
Overview:
The illusionist is mysterious, captivating and mesmerizes all those around him. But is he really a swindler or a man with extraordinary powers? This fascinating telenovela tells the story of seductive Herculano Quintanilha, who exerts significant influence over his great love Amanda, the Hayalla family and his friends. These and other enigmas can be found in The Illusionist, a telenovela where seduction is the great secret.Brava Gente
7
Overview:
Brava Gente was a television series aired by TV Globo in Brazil between 2000 and 2003, initially as a special year-end. The program was adapted from stories and national stories, and plays by famous playwrights, screenwriters and signed by a number represented by several actors and actresses. The genres of the stories varied each week with the style of each director or author. Brava Gente in the stories ranged from comedies and dramas. In all 53 episodes were shown, broadcast on Tuesday nights.Irmãos Coragem
10
Overview:
The fight for freedom and against oppression is the central theme of this soap opera that tells the story of the Coragem brothers: João, Jerônimo and Duda, in the city of Coroado.Chiquinha Gonzaga
7.5
Overview:
It tells the story of Chiquinha Gonzaga, a revolutionary musician who marked the history of music in Brazil, and challenged the social standards of her time. Chiquinha was raised very comfortably and had an excellent education provided by his father, Jose Basileu, who expected his daughter to be a lady of the imperial court. But after listening to songs played in a black yard and influenced by friends, such as composer Joaquim Callado, Chiquinha begins to make compositions mixing polka and lundu. By imposition of her father, Chiquinha is forced to marry Jacinto, with whom she has three children. However, Jacinto forbids her to play, and she decides to separate from her husband, going against social standards. Chiquinha, then, fights for his freedom to play and will live with the great love of his youth, João Batista de Carvalho Jr., with whom he has a daughter, Alice.Anything for Love
6.6
Overview:
Helena is an independendent woman with strong emotions. More than a dedicated mother, she is also a friend to her daughter. Her daughter is experiencing difficulties in her marriage with Marcelo because of his renewed interest in a formoe girlfriend. Marcelo‘s mother deslikes Helena and would like nothing better to see her son‘s marriage destroyed. Helena starts her life over again when she falls in love at first sight with Atilio, whom she marries. Although of poor health, her daughter wants to have a baby, believing that by fulfiling her husband‘s dream, she can save her marriage. As fate would have it, mother and daughter fall pregnant at the same time, each giving birth to a boy.Desejos de Mulher
5
Overview:
Fashion designer Andréa Vargas finds out the hard way she is adopted. The relationship with her sister Júlia had always been difficult, since childhood, and the antagonism grew when Júlia came between Andréa and her first true love, Diogo. But the worst is still to come: her first assistant in her atelier, Selma, is having an affair with her husband Bruno.The Puppets
NYR
Overview:
Aníbal is a millionaire, knowing that he is going to die, invites a group of relatives and friends to stay at his luxury hotel. They are all linked to a mystery of their past. Some will be rewarded with inclusion in the will; others will be punished. To know who was his real friend and who harmed him, Aníbal starts to manipulate everyone, as if they were puppets.Roque Santeiro
8.944
Overview:
In the tiny poor town of Asa Branca, in the middle of Brazilian Northeast, Roque Santeiro is worshiped as a saint. He was supposedly killed by a bandit, 18 years ago, trying to save the local church. After his disappearance, local leaderships such as landowner Sinhozinho Malta and mayor Florindo, took profit on that to control the humble population. They even make up a widow, Porcina, who should have married Roque secretly before his death. What they don't expect is that Roque is alive, and he's back to, allegedly, "save his people". Now Malta, Florindo, Porcina, and others must hold him down and explain the "truth" to their commoners, in a desperate attempt to save their own bottoms. Meanwhile, mysterious facts surround Asa Branca, such as a Werewolf, a film crew who are trying to shoot a movie about Roque's story, and violent murderers.Incidente em Antares
6.5
Overview:
In the fictional town of Antares, a general strike prevents seven corpses from being buried in the local cemetery. The corpses then come back to life to demand the authorities the right to be buried.Empire
6.2
Overview:
Heartbreak forever changed the fate of the young and humble José Alfredo. Years later, he became the Lord Alfredo, a successful owner of a jewelry empire and a man obsessed with power. Temperamental and cunning, he tries to balance his turbulent marriage, an extramarital love affair, and the dispute between his children over succession in his business. One day, however, the unexpected appearance of a possible daughter, of whom he was unaware, causes upheaval in his life and takes his familial conflicts to a whole new level.Vale Tudo
8.6
Overview:
Fátima Accioly is a young, callous woman who wants to be rich and successful at any price. After selling her family's house in the country, she heads to Rio and gets to know dress man César who is unscrupulous himself. Meanwhile, her mother Raquel stays behind without home and money, but finally tries to find her daughter in the big city. Both women come in contact with the rich Roitman family which changes their lives forever.Fogo Sobre Terra
8
Overview:
The plot takes place in a fictional city called Vale do Café, where two powerful families, the Toledo and Fontes, are locked in an intense dispute for power and land ownership. Conflicts are marked by betrayals, forbidden loves and dark secrets. The soap opera addresses themes such as ambition, revenge, romance and conflicts between families, showing the fire that consumes the land and human relationships.Carinhoso
9
Overview:
Cecília is in love with Eduardo, a millionaire who doesn't care about their relationship. Ready for a new direction in life, she ends the relationship and goes to work as a flight attendant in New York. Later, she returns to win back her love, but things are not the same anymore.Alta Definição
9.3
Overview:
In Alta Definição, Daniel Oliveira interviews one guest every week with an intimate approach.História de Amor
8.4
Overview:
Helena is a sweet, honest, sensitive and a warrior woman who faces the premature pregnancy of her daughter Joyce, who in turn is abandoned by her boyfriend, the irresponsible Caio. The biggest problem is the girl's father, Assunção, Helena's ex-husband, who does not accept the situation. Lonely and alone, Helena awakens a passion for the endocrinologist Carlos Alberto, and has her feelings matched. But Carlos is committed to the possessive Paula. The girl's parents, Zuleika and Rômulo, anxiously await their daughter's wedding with Carlos, who will save the family from financial decay. But Carlos is the type of man that women don't really forget. Even married to Paula and in love with Helena, he is still harassed by ex-wife Sheyla, who is not satisfied with having lost him and dreams of a rapprochement.The Bunglers
7.8
Overview:
Os Trapalhões was a Brazilian comedy group and also a Brazilian television series created by Wilton Franco. Its members were Dedé Santana, Zacarias, Mussum and their leader Didi Mocó, that was played by Renato Aragão. The name Trapalhões is derived from the Portuguese verb atrapalhar, which means the opposite of helping, to do something the wrong way or to Those that confuse. The name is translated "Tramps" in English DVD subtitles. It was aired by Rede Globo from 1977 to 1999. On March 18, 1990, Zacarias died due to respiratory failure, but the group and the series didn't come to an end until July 29, 1994, when Mussum died due to an unsuccessful heart transplant.Acting
2025Show 60 Anos as Self
2022Brasileiríssima - A história da telenovela as Unknown
2017Tempo de Amar (148 Episodes) as Madame Lucerne / Catarina do Espírito Santo
2015Show 50 Anos as Viúva Porcina
2015Sete Vidas (106 Episodes) as Esther
2014Empire (4 Episodes) as Maria Joaquina Braga
2014Never Too Old to Meow as Gloria Polk
2014Tá no Ar: A TV na TV (10 Episodes) as Regina Duarte
2013Fora do Figurino - As Medidas do Jeitinho Brasileiro as Unknown
2012Astro: An Urban Fable in a Magical Rio de Janeiro as Neighbour
2011The Illusionist (64 Episodes) as Clotilde Hayalla "Clô"
2010As Cariocas (1 Episode) as Malu
2009Alta Definição (1 Episode) as Self
2008Três Irmãs (179 Episodes) as Waldete Maria do Nascimento Bezerra / Verônica Ramos
2006Pages of Life (203 Episodes) as Helena Camargo Varela
2002Desejos de Mulher (185 Episodes) as Andréa Vargas
2000Brava Gente (1 Episode) as feiticeira
2000Um Anjo Trapalhão as Unknown
1999Chiquinha Gonzaga (38 Episodes) as Chiquinha Gonzaga
1999O Belo e as Feras (1 Episode) as Unknown
1997Anything for Love (191 Episodes) as Helena Vianna
1997Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional as Self
1995História de Amor (209 Episodes) as Helena Soares
1994Incidente em Antares (12 Episodes) as Shirley Teresinha
1993Retrato de Mulher (9 Episodes) as Unknown
1990Rainha da Sucata (179 Episodes) as Maria do Carmo Pereira
1988Vale Tudo (204 Episodes) as Raquel Accioli
1987O Outro (173 Episodes) as Participação Especial (juíza no julgamento de Paulo Della Santa)
1985Roque Santeiro (209 Episodes) as Porcina da Silva ("Viúva Porcina")
1985Happily Ever After as Fernanda
1984São Bernardo as Unknown
1983O Cangaceiro Trapalhão as Aninha
1983Guerra dos Sexos (3 Episodes) as Alma
1982Sétimo Sentido (1 Episode) as Luana Camará / Priscilla Capricce
1982The Brazilwood Man as Lalá
1981The Underground Man as Unknown
1979Mulher 80 as Self / Presenter
1979Malu Mulher (43 Episodes) as Malu
1978Daniel, Capanga de Deus as Unknown
1978Stop 88 as Ana
1977Nina (145 Episodes) as Nina
1977The Bunglers (1 Episode) as Ela mesma (em São Paulo)
1977Despedida de Casado as Stela
1976Chão Bruto as Unknown
1976Hoje tem Futebol as Unknown
1975Pecado Capital (167 Episodes) as Mila
1974Fogo Sobre Terra (4 Episodes) as Bárbara Gonzaga
1973Carinhoso (9 Episodes) as Cecília
1972Dybbuk: The Demon as Leah
1972Selva de Pedra (243 Episodes) as Simone Marques / Rosana Reis
1971Caso Especial (1, 1 Episode) as Rosana, Leah
1971Minha Doce Namorada (242 Episodes) as Patrícia
1970Irmãos Coragem (328 Episodes) as Rita de Cássia Maciel (Ritinha)
1969Véu de Noiva (1 Episode) as Andreia Madeira / Roberta / Maria Célia
1969Dez Vidas (50 Episodes) as Pompom (1ª versão)
1969Quelé do Pajeú as Cesídio's Bride
1969Os Estranhos (115 Episodes) as Melissa
1969Our Lady of Compassion as A Compadecida
1968O Terceiro Pecado (126 Episodes) as Carolina Diniz
1968Lance Maior as Cristina
1967The Puppets (173 Episodes) as Bete Viana
1966As Minas de Prata (203 Episodes) as Inesita
1966Anjo Marcado (101 Episodes) as Lílian
1965A Deusa Vencida (106 Episodes) as Malu (Maria Luísa)
Production
2014Never Too Old to Meow ... Co-Producer