Lupe Gigliotti (1 July 1926 – 19 December 2010) was a Brazilian television, stage, and film actress.
Gigliotti was born Maria Paula Viana Lupicina in Maranguape, Ceará, Brazil, on 1 July 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 11 films during her career.
Gigliotti became famous for her role as Dona Escolástica on the comedic television show, Escolinha do Professor Raimundo. She played Signora Botega in the 1984 American film Blame It on Rio.
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 19 December 2010, at the age of 84. She had been suffering from lung cancer.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1975 Os Condenados 1976 Perdida 1984 Blame It on Rio Signora Botega 1990 Escolinha do Professor Raimundo Escolástica TV series1999 Zoando na TV 2002 Sítio do Picapau Amarelo Bruxa Velha TV series 2003 Senhora que dá carona para o BacamarteSo Normal Mãe de Sérgio 2004–2005 Sítio do Picapau Amarelo Dona Joaninha TV series2008 A Guerra dos Rocha Anita 2009 Divã Dona Eulália
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