Brazil said goodbye to two historic names in dramaturgy in a short space of time. After the confirmation of Laura Cardoso's death, the death of Glória Menezes was also announced this Tuesday (18).
Cláudia Raia mourns the death of her “mother in fiction” and also of Laura Cardoso
Brazil said goodbye to two historic names in dramaturgy in a short space of time. After the confirmation of Laura Cardoso's death, the death of Glória Menezes was also announced this Tuesday (18). Cláudia Raia lamented the two losses on...
In the message dedicated to Laura Cardoso, he highlighted the veteran's importance for Brazilian culture and television. Our tireless art worker, brilliant, giant, owner of a unique talent and a presence that always overflowed onto the canvas", he wrote.
- The actress also recalled Laura's long career and the mark left by her characters over several generations.
- "It's impossible to think about the history of our dramaturgy without thinking about Laura Cardoso.
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Cláudia Raia lamented the two losses on social media and published tributes to the actresses on her Instagram profile. In the message dedicated to Laura Cardoso, he highlighted the veteran's importance for Brazilian culture and television.
"Today Brazil loses an extraordinary artist. Our tireless art worker, brilliant, giant, owner of a unique talent and a presence that always overflowed onto the canvas", he wrote.
The actress also recalled Laura's long career and the mark left by her characters over several generations.
"It's impossible to think about the history of our dramaturgy without thinking about Laura Cardoso. It's been decades of lending body, voice, truth and humanity to so many characters and stories that have also become part of our lives. There isn't a Brazilian who, at some point, hasn't been moved, impacted or transformed by her work. Laura has crossed generations without ever losing her strength, curiosity and love for the craft. She made acting a lifetime of dedication", he stated.
Afterwards, Cláudia highlighted that the actress's legacy remains alive even after her death.
"Today there is the sadness of parting, but above all there remains an immense work. The kind that doesn't end when an artist leaves, because they already belong to the memory and culture of a country. Thank you for so much, Dona Laura. What a privilege it was to share this time with you and be able to witness your art", he declared.
At the end of the tribute, Cláudia Raia also left a message of affection for her family, friends and people who lived with Laura Cardoso
Hours later, Cláudia Raia returned to Instagram to pay tribute to Glória Menezes, with whom she starred in "Rainha da Sucata", in 1990. In the soap opera, the veteran played her mother, and the relationship between the two ended up going beyond the limits of fiction.
"Grandma Goia. That's how Sophia and Enzo named you. And no one ever corrected you, because there was nothing to correct. You were", wrote Cláudia at the beginning of the publication.
The actress recalled that the bond built during the soap opera remained for more than three decades. "In 1990, you were my mother in 'Queen of Scrap'. And I don't think you ever completely let go of that post. It was more than thirty years of looking at me with that eye that saw everything, including what I wasn't saying."
Cláudia also recalled a more recent meeting with Glória, at the age of 89, when the actress went to her theater in a wheelchair and met Luca, Cláudia's youngest son.
"You were beautiful in a way that was impressive. And you had a presence that didn't diminish with time. At 89 years old, you entered my theater in a wheelchair and continued to be the most imposing person in the room. Then, in the dressing room, you picked up Luca in your arms. Three generations of my family around you. That image stayed with me,” he said.
In the tribute, Cláudia Raia also highlighted important moments in Glória Menezes' career, such as her participation in the first daily soap opera on Brazilian television and in the film “O Pagador de Promessas”, winner of the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Festival.
"You starred in the first daily soap opera on Brazilian television. You were in 'O Pagador de Promessas', the Brazilian film that won the Palme d'Or at Cannes. You made history so many times. I learned a lot watching you work. But I learned even more in the afternoons that had nothing to do with work", he wrote.
When saying goodbye, Cláudia mentioned Tarcísio Meira, husband of Glória Menezes, who died in August 2021.
"Thank you for being my mother in fiction and for remaining in our family beyond her. Go and meet Tarcísio. He already missed you. And we will stay", she concluded.
Laura Cardoso's wake brings together family and fans in São Paulo
The actress's body was laid to rest at Casa Daphnis de Freitas Valle, a historic mansion where a funeral home now operates, on the outskirts of Avenida Paulista, starting at 8am. The indoor ceremony was restricted to family and close friends.