Ângela Ribeiro
- January 10, 2025
- 84 years
About Ângela Ribeiro
Ângela Ribeiro, 84, Portuguese actress (Retalhos da Vida de Um Médico).
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|Ângela Ribeiro (20 February 1940 – 10 January 2025) was a Portuguese actress. She worked in the theatre and on film, television and radio.
Early life
Ribeiro was born in the town of Castelo Branco in the centre of Portugal on 20 February 1940. From the age of 17, she trained as an actress at the National Theatre Conservatory (Conservatório Nacional de Lisboa), making her professional debut in 1961 at the Teatro da Trindade in Lisbon, performing in Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen. In the same year she also acted for the first time on television, in 3200 Metres of Altitude, an adaptation of a play by the French playwright, Julien Luchaire.
Career
Ribeiro's career spanned more than 50 years. She worked with various theatre companies in Lisbon, including the D. Maria II National Theatre, Teatro Moderno and Casa da Comédia companies, performing in plays by classic and contemporary authors. She also appeared in variety shows or revues, known as "magazine shows" in Portugal, which were usually performed in the Parque Mayer theatre district of Lisbon. Most notable of these was Ó Zé Aperta o Cinto (Zé fasten your seatbelt), which was on stage in 1971 at the Teatro Maria Vitória.
Her films included Friday the 13th (1962), by the Spanish director and screenwriter, Pedro Lazaga, Retalhos da Vida de Um Médico (1962), directed by Jorge Brum do Canto, O Miúdo da Bica (1963) and Rapazes de Táxis (1965), two films directed by Constantino Esteves. The last film she participated in was 451 Forte in 2001, directed by João Mário Grilo, a production in which she acted alongside Sofia Alves, Rita Blanco and Adriano Luz.
Ribeiro appeared in over 50 television series, soap operas, and films including Nunca Digas Adeus (TVI, 2001), O Último Beijo (TVI, 2002), Inspetor Max [pt] (TVI, 2004–2006), Deixa-me Amar (TVI, 2007–2008) and A Família Mata (SIC, 2011–2012). Her career regained momentum from around 2000 as private TV companies such as TVI and SIC began to make original shows. Her last appearances were in 2012 in the series Velhos Amigos on RTP and A Família Mata.
Death
At the end of her life, Ribeiro lived in the Casa do Artista in Lisbon, a retirement home for people who had worked in the theatre. She died on 10 January 2025, at the Hospital Pulido Valente in Lisbon.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.In what year were the last television appearances of Ângela Ribeiro?
- A.2010
- B.2008
- C.2012correct
- D.2015
The last appearances of Ângela Ribeiro were in 2012 in the series Velhos Amigos and A Família Mata.
Source: Career section
2.Where did Ângela Ribeiro live at the end of her life?
- A.Hospital Pulido Valente
- B.A private villa in Castelo Branco
- C.Casa do Artistacorrect
- D.A hotel in central Lisbon
At the end of her life, Ângela Ribeiro lived in the Casa do Artista in Lisbon, a retirement home for theatre workers.
Source: Death section
3.At which hospital did Ângela Ribeiro pass away?
- A.Hospital Pulido Valentecorrect
- B.Hospital da Luz
- C.Hospital de São José
- D.Hospital Santa Maria
Ângela Ribeiro died on 10 January 2025 at the Hospital Pulido Valente in Lisbon.
Source: Death section
4.In what Portuguese town was Ângela Ribeiro born?
- A.Coimbra
- B.Braga
- C.Porto
- D.Castelo Brancocorrect
Ângela Ribeiro was born in the town of Castelo Branco in the centre of Portugal on 20 February 1940.
Source: Early life section
5.What is the exact date of death for Ângela Ribeiro?
- A.15 January 2024
- B.10 January 2025correct
- C.10 December 2025
- D.20 February 2024
Ângela Ribeiro died on 10 January 2025 at the Hospital Pulido Valente in Lisbon.
Source: Death section
6.At what age did Ângela Ribeiro begin training as an actress at the National Theatre Conservatory?
- A.17correct
- B.21
- C.15
- D.19
From the age of 17, Ângela Ribeiro trained as an actress at the National Theatre Conservatory.
Source: Early life section
7.At which Lisbon theater did Ângela Ribeiro make her professional debut in 1961?
- A.Teatro Maria Vitória
- B.Casa da Comédia
- C.D. Maria II National Theatre
- D.Teatro da Trindadecorrect
Ângela Ribeiro made her professional debut in 1961 at the Teatro da Trindade in Lisbon.
Source: Early life section
8.Which play did Ângela Ribeiro perform in during her professional debut in 1961?
- A.Retalhos da Vida de Um Médico
- B.A Família Mata
- C.451 Forte
- D.Ghostscorrect
In 1961, Ângela Ribeiro made her professional debut performing in Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen.
Source: Early life section
9.What was the name of the television adaptation Ângela Ribeiro appeared in during 1961?
- A.Nunca Digas Adeus
- B.Inspetor Max
- C.3200 Metres of Altitudecorrect
- D.Velhos Amigos
In 1961, Ângela Ribeiro acted on television in 3200 Metres of Altitude, an adaptation of a play by Julien Luchaire.
Source: Early life section
10.Which theatre company did Ângela Ribeiro work with in Lisbon during her career?
- A.Teatro Politeama
- B.Teatro Nacional de São Carlos
- C.Teatro Aberto
- D.Teatro Modernocorrect
Ângela Ribeiro worked with various theatre companies in Lisbon, including the Teatro Moderno company.
Source: Career section
11.In which theatre district were the variety shows known as 'magazine shows' usually performed?
- A.Alfama
- B.Parque Mayercorrect
- C.Chiado
- D.Baixa
Variety shows, known as 'magazine shows' in Portugal, were usually performed in the Parque Mayer theatre district of Lisbon.
Source: Career section
12.In what year was the production 'Ó Zé Aperta o Cinto' on stage at the Teatro Maria Vitória?
- A.1961
- B.1965
- C.1971correct
- D.1981
The notable revue Ó Zé Aperta o Cinto was on stage in 1971 at the Teatro Maria Vitória.
Source: Career section
13.Which director worked with Ângela Ribeiro on the 1962 film Friday the 13th?
- A.Jorge Brum do Canto
- B.João Mário Grilo
- C.Constantino Esteves
- D.Pedro Lazagacorrect
Ângela Ribeiro appeared in the 1962 film Friday the 13th by the Spanish director and screenwriter, Pedro Lazaga.
Source: Career section
14.Who directed the 2001 film '451 Forte' which featured Ângela Ribeiro?
- A.Pedro Lazaga
- B.Constantino Esteves
- C.João Mário Grilocorrect
- D.Jorge Brum do Canto
The last film Ângela Ribeiro participated in was 451 Forte in 2001, directed by João Mário Grilo.
Source: Career section
15.Which of these actresses did Ângela Ribeiro act alongside in '451 Forte'?
- A.Lúcia Moniz
- B.Catarina Furtado
- C.Maria de Medeiros
- D.Rita Blancocorrect
In 451 Forte, Ângela Ribeiro acted alongside Sofia Alves, Rita Blanco and Adriano Luz.
Source: Career section
16.Which television network aired the soap opera 'Inspetor Max' from 2004 to 2006?
- A.TVIcorrect
- B.RTP
- C.SIC
- D.SportTV
Ângela Ribeiro appeared in television series including Inspetor Max on TVI, which aired from 2004 to 2006.
Source: Career section
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