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Edwin Luisi
Actor

Edwin Luisi

11 Feb 1947Born
79Age
49Credits
São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilBirthplace

Biography

Edwin Luisi is a celebrated Brazilian actor whose career spans over five decades. Born in São Paulo, he initially pursued studies in art history and lived in France, where he also learned French. His passion for acting led him to the Escola de Arte Dramática at the University of São Paulo, marking the beginning of a prolific career in the performing arts.

Luisi gained international fame for his role as Álvaro in the classic telenovela Escrava Isaura (1976), where he played the romantic hero opposite Lucélia Santos.

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This role cemented his status as one of Brazil’s leading heartthrobs of the 1970s and 1980s.

Throughout his career, he has starred in numerous television productions, including Por Amor (1997), Uga Uga (2000), Mad Maria (2005), Paraíso Tropical (2007), and Na Corda Bamba (2019–2020). His versatility has allowed him to play everything from charming leads to complex dramatic roles.

In theater, Luisi has performed in acclaimed plays such as Amadeus, Freud, and Eu Sou Minha Própria Mulher. He also appeared in films like As Alegres Comadres and Aleijadinho – Paixão, Glória e Suplício.

Edwin Luisi remains active in Brazilian entertainment, admired for his elegance, charisma, and enduring talent.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2017ÓdioFilm
  2. 2013Tangled HeartsSeries: Ulysses Lago (Tio Lili) (160 episodes)
  3. 2010Cuecas de PlantãoSeries: Entrevistado (1 episode)
  4. 2007Tropical ParadiseSeries: Lutero Sampaio (179 episodes)
  5. 2006Little MissySeries: Martinho (185 episodes)
  6. 2005Mad MariaSeries: Alexander Mackenzie (35 episodes)
  7. 2003As Alegres ComadresFilm: Sr. Lima
  8. 2001A Grande FamíliaSeries: Olivia (1 episode)
  9. 2000Uga-UgaSeries: Francis (221 episodes)
  10. 2000O Aleijadinho - Paixão, Glória e SuplícioFilm: Manoel Francisco de Lisboa
  11. 2000A Lenda do Dia e da NoiteFilm: Narrador
  12. 1999Mauá - O Imperador e o ReiFilm: Aurélio
  13. 1999Amor ÍndioFilm: Narrador
  14. 1996Colégio BrasilSeries: Professor Edmo (119 episodes)
  15. 1996The JewFilm: Alexandre de Gusmão
  16. 1996Adágio ao SolFilm
  17. 1995Большая засадаSeries: Coronel Enoch Morgado (236 episodes)
  18. 199332 – A Guerra CivilFilm: Narrator
  19. 1993Secrets of SandSeries: Dr. Munhoz (203 episodes)
  20. 1991O Fantasma da ÓperaSeries: Maestro Mário Barretti (37 episodes)
  21. 1991O PortadorSeries: Aurélio (8 episodes)
  22. 1991SaloméSeries: Rosendo (107 episodes)
  23. 1990ArapongaSeries: Alves (143 episodes)
  24. 19901930 - Tempo de RevoluçãoFilm
  25. 1989O CometaSeries: Augusto (20 episodes)
  26. 1989Kananga do JapãoSeries: Dr. Renato Braga (214 episodes)
  27. 1989Pacto de SangueSeries: Dr. Demétrio Lovato (119 episodes)
  28. 1988AboliçãoSeries: Ângelo Agostini (4 episodes)
  29. 1988Sonhos de Menina MoçaFilm: Fábio
  30. 1986Tudo ou NadaSeries: César Augusto Barroso (136 episodes)
  31. 1986Dona BeijaSeries: Padre Melo Franco (89 episodes)
  32. 1985Tudo em CimaSeries: Chico Faria (25 episodes)
  33. 1984Marquesa de SantosFilm: Comendador Francisco Gomes (Chalaça)
  34. 1984Marquesa de SantosSeries: Comendador Francisco Gomes da Silva (Chalaça) (52 episodes)
  35. 1983Pão-Pão, Beijo-BeijoSeries: Júlio (167 episodes)
  36. 1982Sétimo SentidoSeries: Rubens (166 episodes)
  37. 1981Terras do Sem FimSeries: Silveirinha (90 episodes)
  38. 1980As Três MariasSeries: Davi (162 episodes)
  39. 1979Plantão de PolíciaSeries (1 episode)
  40. 1978Ripped SinSeries: Sérgio (168 episodes)
  41. 1977O AstroSeries: Felipe Cerqueira (185 episodes)
  42. 1977Dona XepaSeries: Daniel (132 episodes)
  43. 1976Isaura: Slave GirlSeries: Álvaro Santana de Souza (100 episodes)
  44. 1976O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de TeatroFilm: Narrador - A Cantora Careca, de Eugène Ionesco
  45. 1976Canção para IsabelSeries: Felipe (93 episodes)
  46. 1975Vila do ArcoSeries: Quincas Borba (100 episodes)
  47. 1975Bruce Lee Versus Gay PowerFilm
  48. 1974Vestido de NoivaFilm: Pedro
  49. 1972Camomila e Bem-Me-QuerSeries: Renato (146 episodes)

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