Elis Regina
Elis Regina was a Brazilian singer of popular and jazz music. She became nationally renowned in 1965, after singing "Arrastão" in the first edition of TV Excelsior's festival song contest, and soon joined O Fino da Bossa, a television program on TV Record. Elis was noted for her vocalization, as well as for her personal interpretation and performances in shows. She recorded several successful compositions throughout her entire career. Her death, at the age of 36, shocked Brazil. She has frequently been regarded as the greatest Brazilian singer of all time by critics, musicians, and commentators.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1945-03-17 · Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Died
- 1982-01-19
Known for
- Mussum: Um Filme do Cacildis (2019) — Self (archive footage)
- Tropicália (2012) — Self (archive footage)
- ABC of a Strike (1990) — Self (archive footage)
- Snakes & Lizards (2006) — Theme Song Performance
- Simonal: No One Knows How Tough It Was (2009) — Self (archive footage)
- Elis & Tom: It Had to be You (2023) — Self (archive footage)
- Linha de Montagem (1982) — Self (uncredited)
- Ritas (2025) — Self (archive footage)
- The Girl from Ipanema (1967) — Self (cantando 'Noite dos Mascarados')
- Belchior: Just a Wild Heart (2022) — Self (archive footage)
- Ciranda de Pedra (2008) — Theme Song Performance
- Tarcísio & Glória (1988) — Theme Song Performance
- Jair Rodrigues - Let Them Talk (2023) — Self (archive footage)
- Adoniran - Meu Nome é João Rubinato (2020) — Self (archive footage)
- Milton Nascimento - A Sede do Peixe (1997) — Self (archive footage)
- O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de Teatro (1976) — Intérprete do Samba Enredo - Capital Federal, de Flávio Rangel