Elis Regina

Born: 1945-03-17

Birthplace: Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Biography

Elis Regina was a Brazilian singer of popular and jazz music. She became nationally renowned in 1965, after singing "Arrastão" in the first edition of TV Excelsior's festival song contest, and soon joined O Fino da Bossa, a television program on TV Record. Elis was noted for her vocalization, as well as for her personal interpretation and performances in shows. She recorded several successful compositions throughout her entire career. Her death, at the age of 36, shocked Brazil. She has frequently been regarded as the greatest Brazilian singer of all time by critics, musicians, and commentators.

Known For

The Girl from Ipanema
Belchior: Just a Wild Heart
Ritas
Elis & Tom: It Had to be You
Mussum: Um Filme do Cacildis
O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de Teatro
ABC of a Strike
Mulher 80
O Fabuloso Zé Rodrix
Tropicália

Top Movie Credits

The Girl from Ipanema Self (cantando 'Noite dos Mascarados')
Belchior: Just a Wild Heart Self (archive footage)
Ritas Self (archive footage)
Elis & Tom: It Had to be You Self (archive footage)
Mussum: Um Filme do Cacildis Self (archive footage)
O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de Teatro Intérprete do Samba Enredo - Capital Federal, de Flávio Rangel
ABC of a Strike Self (archive footage)
O Fabuloso Zé Rodrix Self (archive footage)
Tropicália Self (archive footage)