Laura Cardoso, Legend of Brazilian Soap Operas, Dies Aged 98
- On Monday night, actress Laura Cardoso died at age 98 in the Sumar neighbourhood of Paulo after feeling unwell at her home; her family confirmed the death early Tuesday.
- Starting as a teenager in radio soap operas at age 15 on Cosmos, Cardoso built a career spanning more than 80 years across television, radio, theatre and cinema.
- Recognised as a leading figure in Brazilian drama, Cardoso earned five APCA trophies and the Oscarito Award at Gramado Festival; in 2006, President Luiz honoured her with the Order of Cultural Merit.
- With more than 60 telenovelas, Cardoso holds the record for most titles by a Brazilian actress; her final television role aired in 2019, with her last project released in 2025.
- Following the announcement, a social media tribute honoured Laura Cardoso: "Our great star has said goodbye to us. Laura Cardoso will forever be in our hearts. Thank you for everything, our beloved and eternal Laura Cardoso.
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(Mexico City = Yonhap News) Correspondent Song Gwang-ho = Laura Cardoso, a national actress who appeared in over 100 Brazilian TV dramas, passed away on the night of the 17th (local time) due to old age...
Daughter of Portuguese immigrants, she shined on radionovelas and participated in the first great hits of the genre on Brazilian TV."Our big star said goodbye. Laura Cardoso will be forever in our hearts," she was fired.
Brazilian actress Laura Cardoso, daughter of Portuguese emigrants, died at the age of 98 in the early morning of Tuesday in São Paulo. A television pioneer in Brazil, she built a career of 82 years in radio, theatre, cinema and television, with more than 60 novels. Her last television work was . .A Dona do Pedaço. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…
The actress's death was confirmed this Tuesday on her official Instagram page. On television, she featured in novels such as "Women of Sand", "Way of the Indies" and "Gabriela".
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