Biography
Genny Almeida Prado (São Manuel, July 12, 1918 - São Paulo, April 17, 1998) was a Brazilian radio, television and film actress, noted for her roles as Jeca's wife in Mazzaropi films. Her film career was marked by her work alongside the comedian. Together, she and Mazzaropi acted in 18 of his 32 films, with Geny always playing his wife; with the exception of the movie Zé do Periquito (1960), in which the characters of both had no kinship. Geny and Mazzaropi consolidated themselves as one of the great duos of national cinema, to the point that to this day people believe that both were married in real life. In addition to the movies, both acted together in the program Rancho Alegre, shown by TV Tupi in the 1950s.
Movies & TV Shows
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Jeca Tatu (1959) — Jerônima
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That Damned Meat (1985) — Nhá Policena
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As Aventuras de Pedro Malasartes (1960) — Maria
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Chofer de Praça (1958) — Augusta
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A Banda das Velhas Virgens (1979) — Dona Generosa
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Casinha Pequenina (1963) — Fifica
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Jeca e Seu Filho Preto (1978) — Dona Maria Bomba
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O Jeca e a Freira (1968)
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Meu Japão Brasileiro (1964) — Magnólia
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Zé do Periquito (1961) — Pelanca
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O Vendedor de Linguiça (1962) — Dona Carmela
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Tristeza do Jeca (1961) — Filó
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Jecão... Um Fofoqueiro no Céu (1977) — Cesariana
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O Lamparina (1964) — Marcolina Jabá
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O Jeca e a Égua Milagrosa (1980)
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No Paraíso das Solteironas (1969) — Manuela
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Um Caipira em Bariloche (1973)
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Jeca vs. the Devil (1976)
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Betão Ronca Ferro (1970) — Mulher de Betão
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O Direito de Nascer (1978) — Madre Socorro
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Tchan, a Grande Sacada (1976) — Dona Carminha
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A Barba Azul (1974)
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Ídolo de Pano (1974) — Lurdes
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Ninho da Serpente (1982) — Gabi
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Éramos Seis (1977) — Tia Candoca
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Almighty (1979) — Yolanda
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Os Imigrantes (1981) — Cremilda
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Sangue do Meu Sangue (1969) — Leocádia
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O Meu Pé de Laranja Lima (1980) — Donana
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Signo da Esperança (1972) — Carolina Richetti Fellicci
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Golias Contra o Homem das Bolinhas (1969)
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Ainda Resta uma Esperança (1965)
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Um Dia o Amor (1975) — Eulália
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Jerônimo (1984) — Batatinha
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Dinheiro Vivo (1979)
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Camomila e Bem-Me-Quer (1972) — Duvige
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Uma Esperança no Ar (1985) — Maria
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As Divinas… e Maravilhosas (1973) — Lina
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Papai Coração (1976) — Vitória
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Rosa dos Ventos (1973) — governanta