In the air in the resumption of the love story, Mário Lago was a political militant and was arrested seven times during his 90 years of life
Mário Lagowhich is broadcast in Globo as the Professor Medina in the replay of Love storyHe had many functions during his vast 90 years of life. In addition to being an actor, he was a lawyer, poet, issuer, composer, writer and political militant. The latter activity made him arrest seven times and revoke his rights from the dictatorship. Remember the career of the interpreter who has been consecrated as one of the great names of the Brazilian arts.
Multifaceted artist
Master Antônio de Padova and nephew of the Italian anarchist Giuseppe CrocciaMário Lago grew up in an environment in which art and social commitment were deeply intertwined. His passion for literature came soon and published his first poem at the age of 15.
Despite the degree in Law at the University of Brazil, Mário Lago practiced the profession for a short period. His real call was at the theater, music and dramaturgy, areas in which he left his unmistakable sign.
As a lyricist, he was responsible for the classics of Brazilian music, like There! I miss Ameliawho immortalized the expression “Woman Amelia” To describe an submissive and dedicated to home. His talent crossed the waves of the radio, where he acted as an actor and screenwriter, before becoming a prisoner presence on television, participating in dozens of soap work of TV Globo.
Militancy and prisons
Political militancy was one of the strongest brands in Mario Lago’s life. Since his youth, he approached Marxism and joined the movements related to the Brazilian Communist Party (PCB). The intransigent defense of his ideals meant that he was arrested seven times in the years 1932, 1941, 1946, 1949, 1952, 1964 and 1969.
The repression against him reached his peak during his military dictatorship, when he revoked his political rights and lost his position on national radio. Even under constant vigilance, Mario Lago has never abandoned his political sentence. In 1957, he went to the Soviet Union at the invitation of Moscow radio, but was disappointed by the excessive control of the regime’s artistic productions.
However, he remained faithful to social causes and, in the 80s, he was aligned with the workers’ party (PT), actively participating in electoral campaigns and political debate in the country.
Legacy in the arts
In theater and on television, Mário Lago has shone in numerous productions. He participated in SOAP Extraordinary Opera such as Jungle, The house, Steel horse, Nucetto for rental AND Love storywhere he played Professor Medina.
His presence was synonymous with talent and charisma, and became one of the big names of Brazilian television drama. In the cinema, he also had memorable roles, such as in Trancefrom Glauber Rocha (1939-1981). In addition to the shows of the show, Mário Lago stood out in the literature, publishing books like In the time roll AND BIJAVE-ESTRADA BIMS.
In the last years of his life, Mário Lago has received several honors. In 2001, it was the theme of the parade of the Samba Academic School of Santa Cruz and in the same year he received the Mário Lago Trophy, created to recognize the big names in the national television drama. Already in 2002, the order of parliamentary merit was assigned to him.
Mario Lago died on May 30, 2002, the victim of the pulmonary enfisema. His trail was held on the stage of the João Caetano theater, where he lived so many memorable moments as an actor.
Source: Terra
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