Raul Cortez

Actor

August 28, 1932 (73 years)

† July 18, 2006

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Biography

Raul Christiano Machado Cortez (São Paulo, August 28, 1932 – São Paulo, July 18, 2006) was a Brazilian actor, producer and director. Throughout his career he won the country's main awards, including two Press Trophies, three APCA Awards, five Molière Awards, a Brazil Quality Award and a Candango Trophy from the Brasília Festival, in addition to having received two Grande Otelo nominations and two to the Guarani Prize.

Filmography

9.0

Chico Anysio Show

Joaquim Silvério dos Reis

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7.9

Her Own Destiny

Pedro Correia de Andrade e Couto, Barão de Bonsucesso

A story about people who succeed in life thanks to nothing but their own efforts. Maria do Carmo is the main character of the telenovela; a mother of five who struggle to be successful in life, but whose most important will be recovering the love of her daughter who was kidnapped when she was just months old.

7.4

Secrets of Sand

Virgílio Assunção

Twin sisters with contrasting personalities, Ruth and Raquel, rival in the fictional Pontal D'Areia, on the coast of Rio de Janeiro.

7.8

The King of The Cattle

Geremias Berdinazzi

In the struggle for land a vicious feud erupts between two men, who commit their families to a war without truce. Over two generations they are moved by love and by hatred in this epic saga of love for the land.

8.5

Partido Alto

Célio Cruz

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8.1

Brega & Chique

Cláudio Serra / Isaac Blum / Herbert Alvaray

The plot revolves around a love triangle between Rosemere, Rafaela, and Herbet Alvaray. They are unaware of the same man's presence in their lives and, due to fate, become friends.

8.2

Água Viva

Miguel Fragonard

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6.7

Terra Nostra

Francesco Magliano

This top-seller recounts the saga of Italians who immigrated to Brazil during the XIX century, seeking their fortunes in America. The forbidden love between Giulliana and Matteo flowers in the midst of the sweeping changes ushered in by the arrival of these Europeans in Brazilian towns. This great epic has thrilled viewers in more than eighty countries.

7.5

Perigosas Peruas

Cartomante

Childhood friends Cidinha and Leda follow opposite paths, but envy the life the other has chosen. Belo's love and custody of their daughter lead them into a competition.

6.0

Esperança

Genaro Bellini

The story of two young Italian lovers of different, rival families who are separated after he moves to Brazil and falls for another woman, while she is forced to marry a fascist.

7.8

Rainha da Sucata

Jonas

Maria do Carmo becomes wealthy through her father's business dealings and becomes a successful businesswoman, but she retains the habits of her humble past.

6.8

Dance with Me

Quim (Joaquim Gama)

Quinzinho and João Victor are identical twins separated at birth, unaware of each other's existence. The brothers eventually draw closer, guided by their instincts.

9.0

The Return Of The Rockefeller

Aluísio

The big shot Albert returns after three years, reuniting with his family — his parents and his sister. And he gets in touch with some acquaintances, such as his old friend Vitório and a decadent high society woman. And once again Albert, the Rockefeller gets involved with millionaires and opportunists.

8.5

Jogo da Vida

Carlito Madureira

The cheerful and outgoing Jordana lived alongside Silas for 20 years, helping him become wealthy. Despite this, he abandons her to run away with the opportunistic Carla. After the separation, Jordana faces financial difficulties. She then meets Dona Mena, an eccentric and lonely old woman abandoned by her family. Jordana takes care of Dona Mena and, when she dies, inherits four bronze cupids containing a million dollars. The problem is that the cupids disappear without a trace. The cupids become the subject of a fight between Dona Mena's nephews, Loreta and Carlito. The two are the villains of the story. Jordana, however, ends up falling in love with Carlito. In the final chapters, Jordana manages to recover the cupids and rebuild her life. She has the help of her friend Vieira.

7.0

As Filhas da Mãe

Arthur Brandão

The central story is focused on the daughters of Lulu de Luxemburgo - Tatiana , Alessandra and Ramona, who fight among themselves for Jardim do Éden resort, which their father, Fausto Cavalcante , left behind after cheating his two partners, Arthur Brandão and Manolo Gutierrez. With the disappearance of Fausto, the whole family, which was separated and spread across the world (between Rome, Los Angeles and Las Vegas), returns to Brazil.

8.0

Mandala

Pedro Bergman

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7.3

Os Maias

Eça de Queiroz (narração)

Pedro da Maia, meets a beautiful woman called Maria Monforte with whom he gets married despite his father's objection. The marriage produces a son, Carlos Eduardo, and a daughter. Some time later, Maria Monforte falls in love with Tancredo and runs away to Italy with him, taking her daughter along. When Pedro finds out, he goes with his son to his father's house where he commits suicide. Carlos stays at his grandfather's house and is educated by him. Carlos, becomes a doctor and opens his own office. Later he meets a gorgeous woman, Maria Eduarda. The two fall in love and have dozens of nights together. Eventually Carlos finds out later that Maria lied to him about her past and he starts fearing the worst. In the end, Carlos finds out that Maria is his sister. He informs her that they are siblings and that they cannot live like this anymore. Carlos, to forget his tragedies, goes for a trip around the world.

5.3

Você Decide

Himself

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8.7

A Barba Azul

Ele mesmo

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8.3

Xeque-Mate

Sebastião

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