Marisa Sanches

Origin

Caconde, SP

Years Active

1950–1979

Genres

theatre, soap opera, television

Biography

Marisa Sanches was born in Caconde, in the interior of São Paulo, on April 8, 1924. She began her artistic career as a singer and announcer, having lived for many years in the United States, where she worked at NBC in New York. Upon returning to Brazil in 1950, she was hired by TV Tupi in São Paulo, standing out in programs such as "TV de Vanguarda" and "Grande Teatro Tupi", in addition to acting in "Teledrama" on TV Paulista.

Her career as a soap opera actress flourished on TV Tupi starting in 1964, participating in more than 20 soap operas, many of them written by Geraldo Vietri. Her last television work was in the soap opera "Dinheiro Vivo", in 1979. In film, she acted in the comedy "Cada Um Dá O Que Tem" in 1974. Marisa Sanches also stood out in her personal life for being the mother of actress Débora Duarte and the grandmother of Paloma Duarte and Daniela Duarte.

Marisa Sanches passed away on February 4, 2002, in São Paulo, at the age of 77, after a long illness. Her career consolidated her as a pioneering actress on Brazilian television, leaving a legacy of competence and professionalism. She maintained friendly and respectful relationships with professional colleagues such as Geraldo Vietri, Yara Lins, and Vida Alves, who visited her frequently.