Find out why Elizangela didn’t use a surname in her stage name

Find out why Elizangela didn’t use a surname in her stage name


The actress died at the age of 68, in Guapimirim, Rio de Janeiro




The actress Elizangela died at the age of 68, in Guapimirim, Rio de Janeiro. According to what was communicated by the municipality, she was admitted to a hospital in the region due to a cardiorespiratory arrest, there were attempts to resuscitate her, but she did not survive.

Throughout her career, the actress did not adopt her surname as her stage name, which has always attracted public attention. In an interview with Video showa TV Globo program in 2017 explained why.

“When I started, in the past… I used my last name, which is Vergueiro. But then Moacyr Deriquém, who was from the casting department, came to my mother and said: ‘Look, his name is already different and It’s a name long. Remove Vergueiro and leave Elizangela alone. And that’s it,” he explained.

Elizabeth’s career

The actress, born in 1954 in Rio de Janeiro, has a long career in Brazilian television. She started as an actress at the age of 7, working on live TV programs. Over the years she has participated in various soap operas, variety shows and teletheaters, consolidating herself as one of the best-known figures on Brazilian television.





From great successes to losing the card for denying the vaccine: remember Elizangela's career
From great successes to losing the card for denying the vaccine: remember Elizangela’s career

Elizangela also worked as a singer and released a hit song in 1979. Her career includes participation in comedy programs and soap operas of different genres, standing out for her versatility and talent as an actress. You have worked in several TV Globo productions and also on other broadcasters.

His most recent role was in The owner of the piece (2019), by Walcyr Carrasco. The actress had a special participation in the telenovela, contributing to enriching the plot with her talent.

Source: Terra

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