Lourdinha Bittencourt

Origin

Campinas, SP

Also known as

Maria de Lourdes Bittencourt

Years Active

1940–1979

Genres

MPB

Instruments

voice

Biography

Maria de Lourdes Bittencourt, better known as Lourdinha Bittencourt, was born in the city of Campinas on October 30, 1923. Throughout her artistic career, she stood out as a Brazilian singer and actress, participating in highly successful television productions, such as the telenovela Irmãos Coragem.

In her personal life, the artist had a prominent relationship with singer Nelson Gonçalves, whom she married in 1952. The union lasted seven years, coming to an end with the couple's separation in 1959.

Her contribution to national culture spanned both dramatic acting and music, leaving her mark on the Brazilian artistic scene until her passing in Rio de Janeiro, on August 19, 1979.