Lupe Gigliotti

Who was Lupe Gigliotti?

Lupe Gigliotti was a Brazilian television, stage and film actress.

Gigliotti was born Maria Paula Viana Lupicina in Maranguape, Ceará, Brazil on July 1, 1926. She was the sister of Brazilian actor and comedian Chico Anysio and the aunt of actor Marcos Palmeira. She began acting professionally during the 1960s, appearing in eleven films during her career.

Gigliotti first became famous for her role as Dona Escolástica on the comedic television show, Escolinha do Professor Raimundo. She also took part in the 1984 American film Blame It on Rio, as Signora Botega.

Gigliotti's last television appearance was on the Globo telenovela, Cama de Gato, as Áurea in early 2010.

Lupe Gigliotti died at her home in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, on December 19, 2010, at the age of 84. She had been suffering from lung cancer.