Paulo César Pereio

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Paulo César Pereio
Born
Paulo César de Campos Velho

(1940-10-19)19 October 1940
Died12 May 2024(2024-05-12) (aged 83)
OccupationActor
Years active1956–2024

Paulo César de Campos Velho, better known as Paulo César Pereio (19 October 1940 – 12 May 2024), was a Brazilian actor.[1]

Activism[edit]

Pereio was known for being an ardent atheist and communist who was heavily opposed to the statue of Christ the Redeemer, stating that it violates Brazil's secular constitution and ruins the beauty of the mountain. From the late 20th century he gathered signatures for its removal.[2]

Death[edit]

Pereio died on 12 May 2024, at the age of 83.[3]

Selected filmography[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ [1] Gênio domado - ISTOÉ Independente
  2. ^ Murilo Rodrigues (26 July 2018). "Paulo Cesar Pereio, destaque da novela Jesus, queria demolir o Cristo Redentor". Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  3. ^ "Ator Paulo César Pereio, nome histórico do cinema brasileiro, morre no Rio aos 83 anos". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 12 May 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.

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