Pedro de Lara

Origin

Bom Conselho, PE

Genres

comedy, MPB

Instruments

voice

Biography

Pedro de Lara, artistic name of Pedro Ferreira dos Santos, was a Brazilian actor, comedian, radio personality, writer, and singer born in Bom Conselho, Pernambuco. He became widely known to the national public for his remarkable television career, standing out as a strict judge on high-ratings shows, such as Buzina do Chacrinha and the iconic Show de Calouros on Programa Silvio Santos, where he maintained memorable interactions with figures like Sérgio Mallandro.

In addition to his strong television presence, which included acting on the Bozo the clown show and the creation of the grumpy character Salci Fufu, Pedro de Lara also ventured into music and Brazilian cinema. As a singer and songwriter, he released record albums and recorded his artistic facet with a strong northeastern accent, engaging with the country's popular culture. His artistic versatility also encompassed participation in pornochanchadas and children's productions, consolidating a multifaceted career in Brazilian popular culture, alongside celebrated names of humor and television of the era such as Chacrinha and Silvio Santos.

Discography

• Pedro de Lara Genial (1977)
• Pedro de Lara (1979)