Duse Nacaratti
Introduction '''Duse Nacaratti''' (22 June 1942 – 23 July 2009) was a Brazilian actress and comedian, known for roles in films, theater productions and telenovelas. She was nicknamed the "Soberana da comédia" by fellow actors.
Biography She was born in Cataguases, Minas Gerais, on 22 June 1942.Many of the theater productions in which Nacaratti appeared during her career were written by playwright and dramatist, Nelson Rodrigues. She appeared in two productions of ''Beijo no asfalto'' in 1967 and 2001.Nacaratti later appeared opposite actress Malu Mader in ''"Vestido de noiva"'' (''Wedding Dress''). Her last theatrical performance came in the 2008 production of ''A falecida'', which was directed João Fonseca and written by playwright Nelson Rodrigues.Nacaratti's film credits included ''O grande mentecapto'' in 1989, ''Romance de empregada'' in 1988, ''Com licença, eu vou à luta'' in 1986 and ''Bete balanço'' in 1984.Her last film was 2008's ''Elvis & Madona''.Her television roles included parts in the ''Brava gente'', ''Site Picapau Yellow'' and the ''Chico Anysio Show'' television series. Other notable performances included ''Corpo a corpo'' in 1984, ''Sol de verão'' in 1982, ''Cambalacho'' in 1986 and ''Desejos de mulher'' in 2002.Nacaratti's last television role was in the 2008 television movie, ''Negócio da China'' (''Business in China'') in which she portrayed the character, Aunt Saudade.Duse Nacaratti died of respiratory failure on 23 July 2009, around 9 A.M. at the Hospital Ipanema Plus in southern Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the age of 67.
Filmography ===Films===* 2008 - Elvis & Madona - Jura* 1987 - Romance da Empregada - Amiga de Fausta* 1986 - Com Licença, Eu Vou à Luta - Teresa===Television===* 2008 - Negócio da China - Tia Saudade* 2008 - Faça sua História - senhora que apresenta o novo táxi a Oswaldir* 2007 - Sítio do Picapau Amarelo - Velha Firinfiféia* 2005 - Alma Gêmea - Bruxa* 2002 - Desejos de Mulher - Iracema* 2001 - Brava Gente - Mãe de Marcilene* 1986 - Cambalacho - Cibele Sampaio* 1984 - Corpo a Corpo - Virgínia Mercier* 1982 - Sol de Verão - Madalena* 1982 - Chico Anysio Show - Tiete
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