Nina Teixeira

Years Active

1909–2021

Genres

popular music, maxixe

Biography

Nina Teixeira was a Brazilian singer and actress, known for her work in popular music and theater in the early 20th century. She was active from at least 1909, with recordings such as "As Carvoeiras" and "Falando da Vida Alheia." Teixeira was described as a "mulata gaúcha" (a woman of mixed race from Rio Grande do Sul) and likely born in Porto Alegre around 1880, with an estimated death in Rio de Janeiro around 1940.

She was part of the duo "Os Geraldos" with Geraldo Magalhães, which popularized the maxixe genre in Brazil and abroad. Teixeira also had a career as an actress, appearing in the telenovelas "Sinhá Moça" (1986 and 2006) and "Belíssima" (2005), playing the character Nina Teixeira in "Sinhá Moça." More recently, a musical artist named Nina Teixeira released the song "Em Você" in 2021.

Her artistic contributions, particularly in the early days of Brazilian recorded music and her roles in popular television dramas, mark her as a significant figure in Brazilian cultural history. Despite the limited information available about her personal life, her recorded works and acting roles provide a glimpse into her impact on Brazilian entertainment.

Discography

• Nosinho / Nina Teixeira – Si Fores ao Porto / Chon Kina Chon