Débora Susan Duke (born January 2, 1950) best known as Débora Duarte, is a Brazilian actress.

Early life

Débora was born in

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. She is the daughter of actress Marisa Sanches with the American musician, Douglas Duke. When she was a year and eight months, her mother married the Brazilian actor Lima Duarte, who became her father. In order to honor him, Deborah adopted his artistic

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. At the age of five, Duarte got her first role, on the

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series ''Ciranda, cirandinha''. Her biography, ''Débora Duarte: Filha da Televisão'' (Coleção Aplauso Perfil) by writer Laura Malin, was published in 2009.

Personal life

She has been married twice, first to actor Wladimir Nikolaief, and, secondly to singer Antônio Marcos (died 6 April 1992). She has two daughters, Daniela and Paloma, both also actresses.

Filmography

Television

* 2012 - ''

Lado a Lado ''Lado a Lado'' (; ''Side by Side'') is a Brazilian telenovela produced and broadcast by Rede Globo from 10 September 2012 to 8 March 2013. It is created by João Ximenes Braga and Claudia Lage, with Chico Soares, Douglas Tourinho, Fernando Rebell ...

'' .... Eulália Praxedes * 2011 - ''

Cordel Encantado ''Cordel Encantado'' (English: ''The Enchanted Tale'') is a Brazilian telenovela produced and broadcast by TV Globo from 11 April to 23 September 2011. It has been re-aired in Globo's ''Vale a Pena Ver de Novo'' since 14 January 2019. Synopsis ...

'' .... Dona Amália * 2010 - '' Tempos Modernos'' .... Tertuliana * 2009 - ''

Toma Lá, Dá Cá ''Toma Lá, Dá Cá'' (English: ''Give-and-Take'') is a Brazilian television sitcom created by Maria Carmem Barbosa and Miguel Falabella, which aired on Rede Globo from August 7, 2007, to December 22, 2009, over three seasons. It started as a year ...

'' ....... Moacira * 2008 - '' Três Irmãs'' .... Florinda * 2007 - ''

Paraíso Tropical ''Paraíso Tropical'' (English: ''Tropical Paradise'') is a Brazilian telenovela that was produced and aired by TV Globo from 5 March and 28 September 2007, totaling 179 chapters. Aired replacing '' Páginas da Vida'', Manoel Carlos, and replace ...

'' .... Hermínia * 2004 - ''

Como uma Onda Como uma Onda (''Like a Wave'') is a Brazilian telenovela that was produced and aired by TV Globo from November 22, 2004, and June 18, 2005. Featured Alinne Moraes, Ricardo Pereira, Henri Castelli, Herson Capri, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Kadu Mo ...

'' .... Alice Prata * 2003 - '' Canavial de Paixões'' .... Teresa Giácomo (SBT) * 2002 - ''

O Quinto dos Infernos O Quinto dos Infernos is a 2002 Brazilian historical comedy television miniseries. It was written by Carlos Lombardi, and directed by Wolf Maya and 48 episodes were produced. The protagonist was Marcos Pasquim. Cast * Marcos Pasquim - D. Ped ...

'' .... Amália (minissérie) * 2001 - ''

Porto dos Milagres Porto dos Milagres (English: ''Port of Miracles'') is a Brazilian telenovela that was produced and aired by TV Globo from 5 February to 29 September 2001, totaling 203 chapters. It is written by Aguinaldo Silva and Ricardo Linhares with the colla ...

'' .... Olímpia * 1999 - '' Terra Nostra'' .... Maria do Socorro * 1998 - ''

Hilda Furacão ''Hilda Furacão'' (English: ''Hilda Hurricane'') is a 1998 Brazilian miniseries written by Glória Perez, based on Roberto Drummond's book, starring Ana Paula Arósio in the title role. Plot The most sought-after prostitute in the Belo Hor ...

'' .... Tia Sãozinha (minissérie) * 1995 - ''

Explode Coração ''Explode Coração'' is a Brazilian telenovela produced by TV Globo. The series aired between 6 November 1995 and 4 May 1996, with a total of 155 episodes. It was written entirely by Glória Perez and directed by Ary Coslov, Gracie, and Carlos ...

'' .... Marisa * 1994 - ''

Pátria Minha ''Pátria Minha'' (English: ''My Homeland'') is a Brazilian telenovela A telenovela is a type of a television serial drama or soap opera produced primarily in Latin America. The word combines ''tele'' (for "television") and ''novela'' (meani ...

'' .... Carmita Bevilácqua * 1993 - ''

Sonho Meu ''Sonho Meu'' (, ) is a Brazilian telenovela produced and broadcast by TV Globo. It ran from September 27, 1993, to May 14, 1994. It was written by Marcílio Moraes and directed by Reynaldo Boury, with co-direction by Roberto Naar. The action t ...

'' .... Mariana * 1991 - ''Grande pai'' .... Maria * 1989 - ''Cortina de vidro'' .... Giovana (SBT) * 1988 - ''

Bebê a Bordo Bebê a Bordo (''Baby on Board'' in English) is a Brazilian telenovela produced and broadcast on TV Globo at a timeslot of 7:00pm, from June 13, 1988 to February 11, 1989, consisting of 209 episodes. Plot Ana ( Isabela Garcia) ends up repeating ...

'' .... Joana Mendonça * 1987 - ''A rainha da vida'' .... Estela (minissérie - Rede Manchete) * 1984 - ''

Corpo a Corpo ''Corpo a Corpo'' (''Body to Body'' in English) is a 1984 Brazilian telenovela, aired on TV Globo. It was written by Gilberto Braga and Leonor Brassères. Cast * Antônio Fagundes - Osmar * Gloria Menezes - Teresa * Débora Duarte - Eloá *Hugo ...

'' .... Eloá Pelegrini * 1984 - ''

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'' .... Laura * 1984 - ''Padre Cícero'' .... Maria de Araújo (minissérie) * 1984 - ''Anarquistas graças a Deus'' .... Angelina Gattai (minissérie) * 1983 - ''Parabéns pra você'' .... Maria Rita (minissérie) * 1982 - '' Elas por Elas'' .... Rosa * 1981 - ''Jogo da vida'' .... Beatriz Madureira * 1980 - ''

Coração Alado ''Coração Alado'' (stylized as ''❤ Alado'') is a Brazilian telenovela produced and broadcast by TV Globo TV Globo (, "Globe TV", or simply Globo), formerly known as Rede Globo, is a Brazilian free-to-air television network, launched by m ...

'' .... Catucha * 1979 - ''Cara a cara'' .... Regina * 1977 - ''O profeta'' .... Carola * 1975 - '' Pecado Capital'' .... Vilminha Lisboa * 1975 - ''Escalada'' * 1974 - ''O espigão'' .... Dora * 1973 - ''

Carinhoso ''Carinhoso'' is a Brazilian telenovela produced and broadcast by TV Globo. It premiered on 2 July 1973 and ended on 18 January 1974, with a total of 173 episodes. It's the twelfth " novela das sete" to be aired at the timeslot. It is created by La ...

'' .... Marisa * 1972 - ''A patota'' .... Nely * 1971 - ''Bicho do mato'' .... Ruth * 1971 - ''Editora Mayo, bom dia'' .... Jô * 1970 - ''Toninho on the Rocks'' .... Anita * 1970 - ''As bruxas'' .... Stella * 1969 - ''

Beto Rockfeller ''Beto Rockfeller'' is a Brazilian telenovela produced by TV Tupi and aired from November 4, 1968, to November 30, 1969. It was created by Cassiano Gabus Mendes, written by Bráulio Pedroso and directed by Lima Duarte and Walter Avancini. Plot B ...

'' .... Lu * 1968 - ''O homem que sonhava colorido'' * 1968 - ''O décimo mandamento'' .... Mariana * 1967 - ''O grande segredo'' .... Nina * 1967 - ''O morro dos ventos uivantes'' .... young Catarina * 1966 - ''Ninguém crê em mim'' .... Martinha * 1965 - ''Ana Maria, meu amor'' * 1965 - ''O pecado de cada um'' .... Mônica * 1965 - ''A outra'' .... Carina * 1964 - ''Gutierritos, o drama dos humildes'' * 1964 - ''Quem casa com Maria?'' .... Maria das Graças * 1958 - ''Os miseráveis'' .... Cosette

Film

* 1987 - ''A menina do lado'' * 1974 - ''Pontal da solidão'' * 1970 - ''Celeste'' * 1970 - ''Pais quadrados... filhos avançados''

References

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* Living people 1950 births Actresses from São Paulo Brazilian people of American descent Brazilian people of Spanish descent Brazilian film actresses Brazilian telenovela actresses 20th-century Brazilian actresses 21st-century Brazilian actresses {{Brazil-actor-stub