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Dora Pellegrino (1988-2000), Déborah Kalume (2003)
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♊ Gemini
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鸡 Rooster
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Fábio Barreto: Brazilian film director (1957–2019).
Born (died at age 62).
Fábio Barreto has 9 credits in our database.
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Filmography (9)
Biography
Fábio Villela Barreto Borges (June 6, 1957 – November 20, 2019) was a Brazilian filmmaker, actor, screenwriter, and film producer. He was best known for directing O Quatrilho (which was the first Brazilian film nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in more than 30 years) and Lula, o filho do Brasil, a biography based on President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's early life, which had been the most expensive film in the history of Brazilian cinema upon its release. Barreto slipped into a coma in 2009 after being involved in a car accident in Rio de Janeiro and, in August 2014, was reported to be in a minimally conscious state. He died on November 20, 2019, after almost 10 years in a coma.
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How old was Fábio Barreto?
Fábio Barreto was born on and passed away on at the age of 62.
What movies or shows has Fábio Barreto been in?
Fábio Barreto has 9 credits in our database. Notable titles include Carnal Utopia (2006), A Paixão de Jacobina (2002), White Dunes (1998), Luzia Homem (1988), Rei do Rio (1985).
Where can I find more information about Fábio Barreto?
You can find more about Fábio Barreto on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
