Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Saturday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
Brazilian Portuguese, Portuguese
Spouse
Cesar Camargo Mariano (1973-1981)
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < Old High German < Proto-Germanic (*aþalaz)
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Elis Regina: Brazilian singer of popular and jazz music (1945–1982).
Born (died at age 36).
Biography
Elis Regina Carvalho Costa (March 17, 1945 – January 19, 1982), known professionally as Elis Regina (Brazilian Portuguese: [eˈliz ʁeˈʒĩnɐ]), was a Brazilian singer of Bossa nova, MPB and jazz music. She is also the mother of the singers Maria Rita and Pedro Mariano. She became nationally renowned in 1965 after singing "Arrastão" (composed by Edu Lobo and Vinícius de Moraes) in the first edition of TV Excelsior festival song contest and soon joined O Fino da Bossa, a television program on TV Record. She was noted for her vocalization as well as for her interpretation and performances in shows. Her recordings include "Como Nossos Pais" (Belchior), "Upa Neguinho" (E.
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Elis Regina was born on and passed away on at the age of 36.
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