Cléo de Verberena
Brazilian actress and film director
Born
None
None years ago
Died
October 6th, 1972
52 years ago — None years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Brazil
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Born around 1909, this Brazilian actress and film director significantly contributed to the film industry in Brazil. She starred in notable films during the late 1920s and 1930s, establishing a reputation for her performances. The works helped shape the early development of Brazilian cinema. Apart from her acting, she directed films, demonstrating versatility and a profound understanding of the medium. Her contributions continued to resonate in Brazilian cinematic history, particularly through her collaborations and influence on later generations of filmmakers and actors until her death in 1972.
Acted in early Brazilian films in the 1920s
Directed several films in the 1930s
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