Alda Garrido: The Many Faces of a Brazilian Popular Actress
Award-nominated academic book based on doctoral research about one of Brazil's most influential actresses.
Portfolio Category
Research & Publications
Year
2015
My Role
Author, Researcher, Biographer
Client / Organization
Editora Perspectiva
My Contribution
I conceived, researched and wrote the book, conducting extensive archival research in Brazil and Portugal throughout my doctoral studies. The work involved historical investigation, analysis of primary sources and the development of an original critical perspective on Alda Garrido's artistic legacy.
Project Overview
Alda Garrido: The Many Faces of a Brazilian Popular Actress is the published version of my doctoral research in Performing Arts. The book reconstructs the artistic trajectory of Alda Garrido (1895–1970), one of the most remarkable figures in Brazilian popular theatre, combining historical research, archival investigation and critical analysis to examine her contribution to Brazilian theatre history. The publication expands discussions on performance, popular comedy and theatre history.
Project Highlights
• Published by Editora Perspectiva
• Based on doctoral research conducted at UNIRIO
• Research developed with CNPq scholarship
• Doctoral research period at the University of Lisbon
• Nominated for the 2015 APCA Award (Literature – Biography/Memoir)
• Contributes to Brazilian theatre historiography and performance studies
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