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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, popularly known as Chico Buarque, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, guitarist, composer, playwright, writer, and poet. He is best known for his music, which often includes social, economic, and cultural reflections on Brazil.

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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

Filmography10 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

Benjamim

2003Book

The Great Mystical Circus

2018Music, Original Music Composer