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Chico Anysio

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Chico Anysio was a very famous man from Brazil. He was a talented actor and a funny comedian. He also wrote stories and made music for people to enjoy. Many people think he was the greatest comedian in Brazil. He brought much joy to people through his many different roles.

Chico had many ways to share his talent with the world. He worked on the radio at a place called Rádio Guanabara. Later, he became a big star on television with Rede Globo. He could play many different characters in one show. He acted in movies and also worked on television programs. He even provided the voice for Carl Fredricksen in the Brazilian version of the movie Up.

His journey began in a place called Maranguape in Ceará. He was born there on April 12, 1931. When he was seven years old, he moved to Rio de Janeiro. This move helped him start his career in entertainment. He spent many years working in the busy city of Rio. He joined the famous Rede Globo group in 1969.

Chico played many famous parts on television screens. From 1973 to 1980, he appeared in a show called Chico City. He played a teacher named Professor Raimundo in a show called Escolinha do Professor Raimundo. He also helped make the show Os Trapalhões. In the movie Tieta of Agreste, he played Zé Esteves. He appeared in many shows like Zorra Total and Som Brasil.

Chico had a large family of creative people. His brother Zelito Viana was a director. His children, Lug de Paula, Nizo Neto, and DJ Cícero Chaves, were all actors. He was married to Regina Chaves and later to Malga Di Paula. Chico lived a very long and busy life. He passed away on March 23, 2012, at the age of 80. He died in Samaritano Hospital in Rio de Janeiro.

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