Esmeralda Barros
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 4, 1944 in Ilhéus, Bahia, Brazil
- Died
- October 10, 2019
- Active Years
- 1966–1985 (20 Years)
- Total Credits
- 23 credits in database
Biography
Esmeralda Lima de Barros was a Brazilian actress, model, and dancer born on September 4, 1944, in Ilhéus, Bahia, Brazil. In 1964, she placed second in a beauty contest in Brazil, which led to offers for film roles first in Brazil and later in Italy. She eventually moved to Italy, where she lived for years and acted in numerous western and horror films. Her known acting credits include Kong Island, also known as King of Kong Island, Presidio de Mulheres Violentadas, Django's Cut Price Corpses, The Devil's Wedding Night, Viva! Django, Castle of De Sade, The Naked Man, Cocky, and A Man and His Cage. She was also the cover model for Playboy magazine in July 1976. Esmeralda Barros died on October 10, 2019, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the age of 75.
Career overview
Esmeralda Barros was a Brazilian actress, model, and dancer born on September 4, 1944, in Ilheus, Bahia, Brazil. Also known simply as Esmeralda, she qualified as second in a Brazilian beauty contest in 1964. Following this achievement, she began receiving offers for film roles, initially in Brazil and later in Italy. She eventually lived in Italy for years, where she contributed as an actress to a significant number of westerns and horror films.
Throughout her career in acting, Barros amassed numerous known credits in film and television. Some of her notable screen work includes Kong Island, also known as King of Kong Island, released in 1968. Her filmography further features Django's Cut Price Corpses from 1971 and Presidio de Mulheres Violentadas from 1977. Additional cinematic works associated with her career include The Devil's Wedding Night, Viva! Django, Castle of De Sade, The Naked Man, Cocky, and A Man and His Cage. In addition to her film and television acting career, she was featured as the cover model for the July 1976 issue of Playboy magazine.
Barros passed away on October 10, 2019, at the age of 75, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Her professional legacy spans her work in Brazilian and Italian cinema, modeling, and dancing.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
23 titles- Uma Esperança no Ar (1985) as Antônia
- Presídio de Mulheres Violentadas (1984)
- Castle of De Sade (1982) as Prof.ª Lucy
- O Caçador de Esmeraldas (1979) as Indaiá
- Mulheres do Cais (1979)
- Cocky (1978) as Pedra
- The Trapalhões (1977) as Vários
- Elas São do Baralho (1977)
- A Man and His Cage (1974) as Enedina
- The Devil's Wedding Night (1973) as Lara the Zombie
- 1001 Nights of Pleasure (1972) as Hypnotic storyteller
- God Is My Colt (1972) as Pacquita
- Viva! Django (1971) as Lola
- Django's Cut Price Corpses (1971) as Pilar
- Paid in Blood (1971) as Zelda, Shannon's Woman
- King of Kong Island (1968) as Eva, the savage girl
- The Naked Man (1968) as Marialva
- Os Miseráveis (1967)
- Cristo de Lama (1967)
- A Espiã que Entrou em Fria (1967) as Kidnapper
- Eu Compro Essa Mulher (1966) as Zulima
- As Cariocas (1966) as Tânia
- Ring Around the World (1966) as Girl in Chev. (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Esmeralda Barros best known for?
Esmeralda Barros is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bloody Mama (1970), Django's Cut Price Corpses (1971).
When and where was Esmeralda Barros born?
Esmeralda Barros was born on September 4, 1944 in Ilhéus, Bahia, Brazil. They passed away on October 10, 2019.
How many credits does Esmeralda Barros have?
Esmeralda Barros has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1966 to 1985.
What is Esmeralda Barros's background in cinema and television?
Esmeralda Lima de Barros was a Brazilian actress, model, and dancer born on September 4, 1944, in Ilhéus, Bahia, Brazil. In 1964, she placed second in a beauty contest in Brazil, which led to offers for film roles first in Brazil and later in Italy. She eventually moved to Italy, where she lived for years and acted in ...
Esmeralda Barros by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Trapalhões (1977) as Vários — aged about 32
- Django's Cut Price Corpses (1971) as Pilar — aged about 26
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