Laura Cardoso

Biography

Laura Cardoso was a Brazilian actress and pioneer of television, known for her versatility in portraying characters across multiple genres. With over seven decades of experience, she became a grande dame of Brazilian drama, working on more than 100 telenovelas and winning numerous awards, including three Grande Otelo Awards. She began her career in radio in the 1940s before transitioning to television in the 1950s, becoming one of Brazil's earliest performers on TV Tupi.