Renata Mirra Ana Maria Fronzi (August 1, 1925 – April 15, 2008) was an Argentine-born Brazilian television and film actress. She was well known for her role as the character, Helena, in the Brazilian television show, Família Trapo.[1] Família Trapo aired on TV Record, the commercial name for Rede Record, from 1967 until 1971.[1] Fronzi appeared on the show opposite a number of actors including Ronald Golias, Jô Soares, Otello Zeloni, Cidinha Campos and Renato Corte Real.[1]

Renata Fronzi
Fronzi in 1958
Born
Renata Mirra Ana Maria Fronzi

August 1, 1925
DiedApril 15, 2008(2008-04-15) (aged 82)
OccupationActress

Early life

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Renata Fronzi was born in the city of Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina.[2] She was the daughter of two Italian-Argentine theater actors.[2] She first moved to Brazil with her parents and settled in Santos, Brazil, which is located along the Atlantic coast in São Paulo state.[1]

Career

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Fronzi began her career by performing at the Theatro Municipal in São Paulo, Brazil.[2] Her professional debut occurred in 1940 when she appeared in actress Eva Todor's theater company production of Na Peça Sol de Primavera.[1] She also appeared on the big screen in several Brazilian films during her career, including several movies produced by Atlântida Cinematográfica film studio.[2] Her television credits included Minha Doce Namorada in 1971, Pecado Rasgado in 1978, Chega Mais in 1980, Jogo da Vida in 1981, Corpo a Corpo in 1984 and A Idade da Loba in 1995.[1] Many of her television roles and telenovelas, including Corpo a Corpo and Chega Mais, aired on Rede Globo.[2] On television, Fronzi also had a recurring role in the telenovela, Malhação, from 1996 until 1997.[1] She also appeared in the Brazilian miniseries, Memorial de Maria Moura, in 1994.[1]

Fronzi's most recent film roles included Copacabana, directed by Carla Camurati, and the 2005 film Coisa de Mulher, directed by Brazilian director, Eliana Fonseca.[1]

Personal life

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Death

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Renata Fronzi died at the age of 82 of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, which was brought on by diabetes, on April 15, 2008, at the Hospital Municipal Lourenço Jorge in the Barra da Tijuca neighborhood of western Rio de Janeiro.[1][2] She had been hospitalized in the intensive care unit of the hospital since April 1, 2008.[1]

Fronzi was the widow of Brazilian radio announcer, César Ladeira, whom she had married in the 1940s.[1][2] She was also the mother of Brazilian screenwriter, César Ladeira Filho.[2]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1956-1965 Teatrinho Trol Various characters
1966 O Rei dos Ciganos Tânia
1967-1971 Família Trapo Helena
1971-1973 Faça Humor, Não Faça Guerra Various characters
1971 Minha Doce Namorada Marianita
1972 Bicho do Mato Ivete Chaves Nogueira
A Patota Carmen
1973 O Semideus Paloma Figueira
Satiricom Various characters
1974 Corrida do Ouro Suzana Brito
1976 Planeta dos Homens Special participation
1978 Pecado Rasgado Rachel
1980 Chega Mais Agda Maia
Dulcinéa Vai à Guerra Ludmila
1981 Jogo da Vida Aurélia Creonte
1983 Pão Pão, Beijo Beijo Loreta Junqueti
1984 Transas e Caretas Sônia Braga
Corpo a Corpo Zoraide Motta
Partido Alto Juror Special participation[3]
1985-1989 Bronco Helena Dinozzauro
1985 Ti Ti Ti Teodora Diniz Special participation[4]
1990 A História de Ana Raio e Zé Trovão Gióia Bérgamo Special participation
Mico Preto Amelinha
Delegacia de Mulheres Dulce Canavieira[5] Episode: "Chantagem Eletrônica"
1994 Memorial de Maria Moura Aldenora
1995 A Idade da Loba Gertrudes
1996 Malhação de Verão Dona Jasmim Salgueiro
1996-1997 Malhação Season 2–3
1999-2000 Zorra Total Various characters
1999 Você Decide Mother Episode: "Faça a Coisa Certa"

Film

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Year Title Role
1946 Fantasma por Acaso Steward
Segura Esta Mulher
1954 Guerra ao Samba Companion of Libório
Toda Vida em Quinze Minutos Herself
1955 Carnaval em Lá Maior Lola[6]
1957 Garotas e Samba Naná
De Pernas pro Ar Jenny
Treze Cadeiras Ivone
Hoje o Gato sou Eu Lúcia
1958 Pé na Tábua Rosali
É de Chuá! Maria Xangai[7]
1959 O Espírito de Porco Geraldina
Massagista de Madame Madame
1960 Pistoleiro Bossa Nova Lili
Vai que É Mole Reporter
Marido de Mulher Boa Leal
1961 Briga, Marido e Samba Mira Diller
1963 O Homem que Roubou a Copa do Mundo
Quero Essa Mulher Assim Mesmo
1968 As Aventuras de Chico Valente Guilhermina
Papai Trapalhão Desdêmona
1970 Salário Mínimo Angelina[8]
1971 Como Ganhar na Loteria sem Perder a Esportiva Guiomar
1975 Um Soutien para Papai Gracinha
1976 Esse Rio Muito Louco Kiki
Kiki Vai à Guerra
1977 A Louca de Ipanema Lady
1981 Mulher de Programa Cafetina
1982 Como Matar Uma Sogra Mother-in-law
1996 Il barbiere di Rio [9] Angelina
2001 Copacabana Noêmia
2002 Dead in the Water Employee
2005 Coisa de Mulher Dona Yolanda
2007 A Infância Herself

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Atriz Renata Fronzi morre aos 82 anos no Rio". O Estado de S. Paulo. 2008-04-15. Retrieved 2008-05-10.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "Atriz Renata Fronzi morre aos 82 anos no Rio". Folha. 2008-04-15. Retrieved 2008-05-10.
  3. ^ "Salário Mínimo". Cinemateca Brasileira. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
  4. ^ Filme italiano
  5. ^ "Delegacia de Mulheres". teledramaturgia.com.br. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  6. ^ Cinemateca Brasileira, Carnaval em Lá Maior [em linha]
  7. ^ "É de Chuá!". Cinemateca Brasileira. Retrieved 2017-03-15.
  8. ^ "Salário Mínimo". Cinemateca Brasileira. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
  9. ^ Italian film
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