About

Known credits:
39
Birthday:
1947-02-11
Place of birth:
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Website:
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Edwin Luisi

Overview

Edwin Luisi is a celebrated Brazilian actor whose career spans over five decades. Born in São Paulo, he initially pursued studies in art history and lived in France, where he also learned French. His passion for acting led him to the Escola de Arte Dramática at the University of São Paulo, marking the beginning of a prolific career in the performing arts.

Luisi gained international fame for his role as Álvaro in the classic telenovela Escrava Isaura (1976), where he played the romantic hero opposite Lucélia Santos. This role cemented his status as one of Brazil’s leading heartthrobs of the 1970s and 1980s.

Throughout his career, he has starred in numerous television productions, including Por Amor (1997), Uga Uga (2000), Mad Maria (2005), Paraíso Tropical (2007), and Na Corda Bamba (2019–2020). His versatility has allowed him to play everything from charming leads to complex dramatic roles.

In theater, Luisi has performed in acclaimed plays such as Amadeus, Freud, and Eu Sou Minha Própria Mulher. He also appeared in films like As Alegres Comadres and Aleijadinho – Paixão, Glória e Suplício.

Edwin Luisi remains active in Brazilian entertainment, admired for his elegance, charisma, and enduring talent.

Known for

Acting
2017 Ódio Actor N/A
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2013 Tangled Hearts Actor Ulysses Lago (Tio Lili) 69
Fair
2009 Flávio Rangel - O Teatro na Palma da Mão Actor Self N/A
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2007 Paraíso Tropical Actor Lutero Sampaio 71
Good
2005 Mad Maria Actor Alexander Mackenzie 69
Fair
2003 As Alegres Comadres Actor Sr. Lima 59
Average
2000 Uga-Uga Actor Francis 69
Fair
2000 O Aleijadinho - Paixão, Glória e Suplício Actor Manoel Francisco de Lisboa 59
Average
2000 A Lenda do Dia e da Noite Actor Narrador N/A
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1999 Mauá - O Imperador e o Rei Actor Aurélio 58
Average
1999 Amor Índio Actor Narrador N/A
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1996 The Jew Actor Alexandre de Gusmão 58
Average
1996 Adágio ao Sol Actor N/A
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1995 Tocaia Grande Actor Coronel Enoch Morgado N/A
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1993 32 – A Guerra Civil Actor 58
Average
1993 Secrets of Sand Actor Dr. Munhoz 70
Good
1991 O Portador Actor Aurélio N/A
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1991 O Portador Actor Aurélio 69
Fair
1991 Salomé Actor Rosendo 69
Fair
1990 Araponga Actor Alves 69
Fair
1990 1930 - Tempo de Revolução Actor 58
Average
1989 O Cometa Actor Augusto N/A
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1989 Kananga do Japão Actor Dr. Renato Braga 69
Fair
1988 Sonhos de Menina Moça Actor Fábio N/A
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1986 Tudo ou Nada Actor César Augusto N/A
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1984 Marquesa de Santos Actor Francisco Gomes (Chalaça) 58
Average
1983 Pão-Pão, Beijo-Beijo Actor Júlio 70
Good
1982 Sétimo Sentido Actor Rubens 71
Good
1981 Boundless Lands Actor Silveirinha N/A
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1980 As Três Marias Actor Davi 69
Fair
1978 Pecado Rasgado Actor Sérgio 69
Fair
1977 O Astro Actor Felipe Cerqueira 70
Good
1977 Dona Xepa Actor Daniel 69
Fair
1976 Escrava Isaura Actor Álvaro Santana de Souza 67
Fair
1976 Canção para Isabel Actor Felipe N/A
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1975 Vila do Arco Actor Gil Bernardes N/A
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1975 Bruce Lee Versus Gay Power Actor 58
Average
1974 Vestido de Noiva Actor Pedro N/A
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1972 Camomila e Bem-Me-Quer Actor Renato N/A
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