Scene from Urubus e Papagaios (1985)

Alternate Names: Dora de Almeida Pellegrino

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Family Album (1981) as Netinha

Most Important Roles:

• Rádio Pirata (1987) as Angela
• Cabaret Mineiro (1981) as Evangelina
• The Brazilwood Man (1982) as Rosa Lituana
• Family Album (1981) as Netinha
• The Secret of the Mummy (1982) as
• Urubus e Papagaios (1987) as Virgínia
• Nossa Senhora de Caravaggio (2007) as
• The Inventor of Dreams (2010) as Clarice Lispector

Career Highlights:

• Rádio Pirata (1987)
• Cabaret Mineiro (1981)
• The Brazilwood Man (1982)
• Family Album (1981)
• The Secret of the Mummy (1982)
• Urubus e Papagaios (1987)
• Nossa Senhora de Caravaggio (2007)
• The Inventor of Dreams (2010)

Dora Pellegrino, born in Italy, gained prominence for her role as the wife of a high court judge in 'Urubus e Papagaios' (1985). In the film, her character's presence causes unrest among local men, leading them to frequent a nearby brothel. Her husband's sudden death leaves her unsatisfied and his corpse remains erect.

First Appearances:

• O Seminarista (1977) as Margarida

Most Important Roles:

• Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional (1997) as Self
• Peacetime (2009) as Clarissa
• From Beginning to End (2009) as Rosa
• Aunt Virginia (2023) as Valquíria
• Muita Calma Nessa Hora (2010) as Aninha's Mother
• Killed the Family and Went to the Movies (1991) as Renata
• Os Trapalhões na Serra Pelada (1982) as Lílian
• Sweet Mother (2012) as Elaine de Souza
• O Diário de Tati (2012) as Isadora Duarte (Isa)
• Os Vagabundos Trapalhões (1982) as Loló

Career Highlights:

• Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional (1997)
• Peacetime (2009)
• From Beginning to End (2009)
• Aunt Virginia (2023)
• Muita Calma Nessa Hora (2010)
• Killed the Family and Went to the Movies (1991)
• Os Trapalhões na Serra Pelada (1982)
• Sweet Mother (2012)
• O Diário de Tati (2012)
• Os Vagabundos Trapalhões (1982)

Louise Ferreira Cardoso was born on April 17, 1955, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She is a Brazilian actress who has also worked as a producer and acting teacher.