Norma Aparecida Almeida Pinto Guimarães d'Áurea Bengell, a multifaceted Brazilian artist, was born on February 21, 1935, in Rio de Janeiro. Her remarkable life came to an end on October 9, 2013, in the same city where she took her first breath.
She was an actress, filmmaker, producer, singer, and songwriter, boasting an extensive repertoire that spanned multiple mediums. As one of the most influential muses of Brazilian cinema and theater during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, Norma's career was marked by her exceptional talent and versatility.