Juca Chaves
Acting
Biography
Jurandyr Czaczkes Chaves, better known as Juca Chaves (Rio de Janeiro, October 22, 1938 — Salvador, March 25, 2023), was a Brazilian composer, musician and comedian.
Born: October 22, 1938
Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Known For
The Trapalhões
Os Trapalhões was a Brazilian comedy group and also a Brazilian television series created by Wilton Franco. Its members were Dedé Santana, Zacarias, Mussum and their leader Didi Mocó, that was played by Renato Aragão. The name Trapalhões is derived from the Portuguese verb atrapalhar, which means the opposite of helping, to do something the wrong way or to Those that confuse. The name is translated "Tramps" in English DVD subtitles. It was aired by Rede Globo from 1977 to 1999. On March 18, 1990, Zacarias died due to respiratory failure, but the group and the series didn't come to an end until July 29, 1994, when Mussum died due to an unsuccessful heart transplant.
Marido de Mulher Boa
Partner in a haute couture house, Anacleto is a ladies' man who charms all his clients and employees. Despite being married, he cares little for his wife and is always secretly arranging meetings with other women, causing a lot of confusion.
A Virgem Prometida
Eu Sou o Tal
Winner of a Theater talent contest, in which he was the only one to enroll, Belizário da Silva leaves his hometown, and tries to make it in Rio de Janeiro.
O Agente da Lei
What are you Laughing At? Humour and Dictatorship
Even with all the brutality in the Brazilian dictatorial period, many artists presented themselves as a resistance, using their talent and creativity as a way to trick the censorship.
O Vigilante Rodoviário
