Benedito Ruy Barbosa dies at age 95; see repercussion

Cristiana Oliveira, actress, in an interview with GloboNews "Very sad day. Benedito is a person who will always be in my heart and in my gratitude. He gave me one of the greatest gifts in television drama. He was the one who made me a known person through a character so pure, so whole, so naive, strong. It was one of the greatest gifts of my life. He was Juma's father, he who created this story. Benedito is important in television drama because He brought to the public the Brazil that, at the time, Brazil did not know. The purity of the farmhands, of the countryside, but without losing the importance of the serial. He is forever grateful. "Whenever I was with Benedito it was very emotional. Every time I was with Benedito, it always seemed like he had tears in his eyes, even if he wasn't. But his expression was that. He fought hard to have Pantanal on television. It wasn't an easy work. There had to be acceptance of the conditions, which nowadays would be much better. So the actors fell very much in love with that work. Benedito was always pure emotion." Regiane Alves, actress "And today we lost the great Benedito Ruy Barbosa, author who portrayed our Brazil like no other. Thank you for Belinha and for the friendships that came through this very special work that was Cabocla."

Zezé Motta, actress "Today I say goodbye to a friend and one of the greatest geniuses of Brazilian dramaturgy. I received the news of Benedito Ruy Barbosa's departure with great sadness."

Renato Teixeira, singer "The departure of Benedito Ruy Barbosa saddens everyone. A brilliant author and an exemplary Brazilian, he told stories and showed us immense beauty. His work and his way of saying things will cross the ages, for sure. When a Brazilian of this size dies, the country cries. Go in peace, Benedito. Mission accomplished! From the bottom of my heart, thank you."

Maria Bethânia, singer

"Our farewell to Benedito Ruy Barbosa! Author of beautiful works, Benedito Ruy Barbosa was one of the founders of Brazilian television drama. And Ruy Barbosa's Brazil was rural Brazil, with its bucolic poetry and aesthetics, the grace of the “stories” of the hillbillies, but also with the struggles of the countryside." "Bethania's voice provided the soundtracks for many of her soap operas such as Pantanal (1990), Renascer (1993), Sinhá Moça (2006), Velho Chico (2016) and the opening theme of the remake of Pantanal (2022)." Tony Ramos, in an interview with GloboNews "I wasn't surprised. I was, regrettably, already expecting this news. Edmara had already been warning us for about three days that our great Benedito, our Pelé, was leaving." "The loss of Benedito, without a doubt, is the loss of a Brazilian spying on his people, but with great intentions. With wonderful intentions. He was a very creative man, he gave free rein to his imagination, his dream, to that country boy and to the publicist that he was." "We talked a lot about how to look at the country without leafleting, understanding the Brazilian soul, Brazilian pain, and of course, the great joys of Brazilians who reinvent themselves in pain, in their daily lives. This was all in his work." Tony Ramos gets emotional when talking about Benedito Ruy Barbosa Mareliz Rodrigues, actress "Today our beloved Benedito Ruy Barbosa passed away. My uncle Ruy. Uncle, my pride, my love and gratitude for you are eternal. Proud of the man and the artist who always wanted and fought for a better world for everyone. Who loved Brazil, the Brazilian people, nature and simplicity like no one else. Love for the uncle who sang “Happiness went away” to me when I was little girl. Who encouraged and cheered on the little girl who was taking her first steps in art. And gratitude for everything and so much that you did for me. For opening the doors of art to me, believing in me and providing me with unforgettable characters and moments in my life and career. at the Paraíso premiere party. I love you forever, uncle Ruy. Send a kiss to my father and aunt Marilene."

Isabel Teixeira, actress "Benedito Ruy Barbosa, Brazilian, used our roots as paint. Maria Bruaca is part of this immense book that he left for us. As actresses, we are linked to our author, in what is eternal in the writing of a character. I feel today a little orphan and very much Angela Leal's sister. Benedito became a star and I think about the confluence of rivers, the treasures of Brazil, and the joy of knowing where the immortal lives. Forever is present. Hugs to the whole family and a huge affection for Bruno Luperi and Paula Barbosa." Lavinia Vlasak, actress "With great sadness I received the news of Benedito Ruy Barbosa's departure. A man who dedicated his life to telling stories that marked entire generations and brightened many lives. One of these stories was Rei do Gado, a soap opera that was part of me in a very special way. It changed my trajectory. I thank you for the beautiful opportunity you gave me. My most sincere condolences to the family and everyone who loved him. We know he will be greatly missed."

Vanessa Giacomo, actress "Today we say goodbye to a wonderful person who gave me the chance to do my first job. I am eternally grateful for all the support and affection I received. My condolences go out to his family and friends, who will also miss him very much. His legacy and the memories we built together will always be in my heart." Vanessa Giacomo mourns the death of Benedito Ruy Barbosa Reproduction/Instagram