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Chico Buarque

Acting

Born June 19, 1944 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Also known as Francisco Buarque de Hollanda

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Biography

Francisco Buarque de Hollanda OMC • ComIH, better known as Chico Buarque (Rio de Janeiro, June 19, 1944), is a Brazilian singer, composer, guitarist, playwright, writer and actor. He is considered by many critics to be the greatest living artist in Brazilian music. His discography includes approximately eighty works, including solo albums, in partnership with other musicians and compacts.

Awards & recognition

  • Camões Prize · 2019
  • José María Arguedas Prize · 2013
  • Latin Grammy Award — Best Portuguese Language Song · 2012
  • Prêmio São Paulo de Literatura · 2010
  • Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil) · 2003
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  • Latin Grammy Award — Best MPB Album · 2002
  • Brazilian Music Awards
  • Commander of the Order of Prince Henry
  • Military Order of Saint James of the Sword
  • Order of Prince Henry

Filmography9 titles

The Trial

2018as Self

Four Days in September

1997Music

A World Without Beethoven?

2020as Self

Fados

2007as Self

Bye Bye Brazil

1980Music

Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands

1976Original Music Composer

They Shot the Piano Player

2023as Self (voice)

Possible Loves

2001Songs

The Great Mystical Circus

2018Music, Original Music Composer