Brazilian actress Silvia Poggetti died on Tuesday at age 72 at Santa Casa de Ourinhos, in the interior of São Paulo state. She was known for her role as Maria Maravilha in the TV series ‘Malhação,’ as well as appearances in the novelas ‘Metamorphoses’ and ‘Água na Boca.’
Friends and colleagues confirmed her death on social media. Actress Lilia Cabral, who performed with Poggetti in the play ‘Maria do Caritó,’ remembered her as a vibrant scene partner and paid tribute to her work and the affection she inspired.
Born in 1954, Poggetti played Maria Maravilha in ‘Malhação’ from 1999 to 2000. She later appeared as Mamma Uni in Band’s ‘Água na Boca’ and as Ivani in Record’s ‘Metamorphoses.’ She also worked in theater and cinema.
Her final role was in ‘Silvio,’ the 2024 biographical film about presenter Silvio Santos, starring Rodrigo Faro. Poggetti was buried on Tuesday at Cemitério Parque Memorial Garden in São Paulo state.
Sources: Folha Ilustrada.