Raul Cortes was considered one of the best Brazilian actors of his generation. This man was distinguished by aristocratic manners, was known for an impeccable style in clothing. His fame always had a slight smack of scandalousness. It was Raul who became the first Brazilian lyceum who allowed himself to go completely naked on stage during the performance. However, fans loved him for his vivid roles.
Raul Cortes: the beginning of the road
The history of the hypocrite began on August 28, 1932. He was born in Sao Paulo, spent his childhood there. The first years of his life are poorly covered by biographers. He was an ordinary child, did not dream of a stage and cinema. In the photo below, young Raul Cortes.
On the advice of his parents, the young man received a law degree. He worked as a lawyer for several years, until he suddenly decided to change his life. Cortes preferred the stage and the set to the court, which he never regretted.
Theater, film and television
Raul Cortes has played in 66 theatrical productions in his life. It was he who was destined to become the first Brazilian actor who appeared before the audience naked in the play. Having declared himself a talented game on the stage, he proceeded to conquer film and television. The first films and TV shows of Cortez are listed below.
- "The dough kneaded by the devil."
- "The path of salvation."
- “The Case of the Canopy Brothers.”
- "Capit."
- "Desperate".
- "The man who bought the world."
- "Brazil, year 2000."
- "Beta Rockefeller."
- "The art of love."
- "Victoria Bonelli."
- "Zhanayna - Forbidden Maiden."
- "Treason, accessible to all."
- "Seminarian".
- "Nameless sin."
- "Living water."
- "Dance with Me".
- "The game of life."
- "Windmills".
- "A Taste of Honey".
- "High side."
- "Be patient, heart."
- "Vera".
- "Mess and Chic."
- "Mandala".
- "Garden of Allah."
- "Urka Casino".
- The Queen of Scrap.
- The Brides of Copacaban.
In his native Brazil, Raul quickly gained fame. However, viewers from other countries learned about him only in 1993.
Star roles
The series and films of Raul Cortes have long been popular only in Brazil. However, a different fate awaited the television project Secret of the Tropicanka, which was released in 1993. A remake of the black-and-white television series "Women of Sand" fell in love with viewers from around the world, including Russia. Raul, brilliantly playing the villain Virgilio, suddenly became a star.
The directors willingly began to exploit the new image of Cortes. The actor played similar negative roles in the TV series Land of Love and Fatal Inheritance. This helped him establish his status as a star.
Vivid looks
Raul Cortes did not hide the fact that most of all he likes to play creative personalities. That was what Zhenaro turned out to be in the television project Land of Love, Land of Hope. The actor convincingly portrayed a pianist who perceives life as music. He let through the joys and sorrows of his hero, with him came to the long-awaited happy ending.
During his career, Raul managed to create many other animated portraits. Playboy Miguel Fragonard, pedantic businessman Seliu Cruz, con artist Erbert, gallant senor Francesco, sullen and cold Jeremias Berdinazzi - these are just some of his bright roles.
Personal life
Raul Cortes never made secrets out of his love for the fair sex. He had a relationship with the most beautiful women of Brazil, charming foreigners. Often he struck up novels on the set. For example, while working on the telenovela "Land of Love", the actor fell victim to the charm of his colleague Maria Fernando Candido. This actress played in the series Paulo. For some time they tried to hide their romance, but the press still managed to get scandalous photos of the sweet couple.
In his interviews, Raul loved to make provocative statements. Once he admitted that he lost his virginity at the age of 23 years, and before that he had no interest in sex. Another time, Cortes stated that all people are bisexual.
The idol of thousands of women was married twice. Married to actress Celia Elena, his daughter Ligia Cortes was born. Maria became the second child of Raul, this daughter was presented to him by the second wife Tanya Kaldas. There were also rumors that the star had several illegitimate children, but this information was not confirmed.
Death
Cortes passed away on July 18, 2006 at the age of 73. A few months earlier, the actor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The operation did not help, Raul died of complications at the São Paulo Hospital.
Interesting Facts
Photos of Raul Cortes are provided in the article. What can be told about him besides all the above? The ancestors of the actor were Italians. That is why he, being an avid traveler, most of all loved to wander around Italy.
Raul was a real foodie. Most of all he was impressed by the dishes of French cuisine. He could not imagine life without foie gras, truffles and Burgundy wine. Also, the Brazilian was considered an expert on painting, sculpture and music.
Cortes was a big fan of sports, especially football. When he woke up after the operation on July 1, 2006, the first thing he asked was with what score the Brazilian team played with the French at the World Cup.