Ruth Pinto de Souza was an esteemed figure in Brazilian dramaturgy, renowned for her impressive acting career and groundbreaking roles that paved the way for black artists on television. She was a trailblazer in many respects, as she became the first black actress to take center stage in a soap opera on Rede Globo, in the 1969 production of A Cabana do Pai Tomás.
Ruth de Souza
Deceased · Born: May 12, 1921 · Died: Jul 28, 2019
