Miguel Magno


Miguel Magno was a Brazilian actor, director and author. He acted in theater and television. He was known for playing female roles.

Theater

Magno played eleven different women characters in the play Quem tem medo de Itália Fausta. He had a consistent theatrical career. In addition to acting he also was director and playwright. Furthermore he co-founded the Teatro Orgânico Aldebarã, in the 1970s.

Television

In addition to theater he participated in several telenovelas and sitcoms. One of his most striking characters was on A Lua me Disse, of Rede Globo, where he portrayed a crossdresser called Dona Roma. In 2009 Miguel Magno was invited by Miguel Falabella to play another woman: Dr. Perci of Toma Lá, Dá Cá.

Death

The actor died on 17 August 2009, as a result of a cancer at the age of 58. He had been hospitalized since July in the Hospital Paulistano.

Artistic career

Theater