Elis Regina

Biography

Elis Regina was a Brazilian singer of popular and jazz music. She became nationally renowned in 1965, after singing "Arrastão" in the first edition of TV Excelsior's festival song contest, and soon joined O Fino da Bossa, a television program on TV Record. Elis was noted for her vocalization, as well as for her personal interpretation and performances in shows. She recorded several successful compositions throughout her entire career. Her death, at the age of 36, shocked Brazil. She has frequently been regarded as the greatest Brazilian singer of all time by critics, musicians, and commentators.

Known for

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Ritas

2025 ⭐ 8.3

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Elis & Tom: It Had to be You

2023 ⭐ 8.0

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Jair Rodrigues - Let Them Talk

2023 ⭐ 9.5

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Belchior: Just a Wild Heart

2022 ⭐ 8.3

Career timeline

2025

Ritas Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2025

⭐ 8.3

2023

Elis & Tom: It Had to be You Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2023

⭐ 8.0

Jair Rodrigues - Let Them Talk Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2023

⭐ 9.5

2022

Belchior: Just a Wild Heart Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2022

⭐ 8.3

2020

Transversal do Tempo

Self (archive footage) · 2020

Adoniran - Meu Nome é João Rubinato Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2020

⭐ 7.5

2019

Amigo Arrigo

Self (archive footage) · 2019

Mussum: Um Filme do Cacildis Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2019

⭐ 7.1

2018

O Fabuloso Zé Rodrix

Self (archive footage) · 2018

2012

Tropicália Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2012

⭐ 7.1

Clara Notable

2012

⭐ 7.0

2009

Simonal: No One Knows How Tough It Was Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2009

⭐ 8.1

2007

Rita Lee - Biograffiti: Cor de Rosa Choque

Self (archive footage) · 2007

Elis Regina: Na Batucada da Vida

Self (archive footage) · 2007

Elis Regina: Doce de Pimenta

Herself (archive footage) · 2007

2005

Phono 73: A Country and its Music

Self (archive footage) · 2005

1997

Milton Nascimento - A Sede do Peixe Notable

Self (archive footage) · 1997

⭐ 7.0

1993

As nascentes

1993

1990

ABC of a Strike Notable

Self (archive footage) · 1990

⭐ 7.7

1982

Linha de Montagem Notable

Self (uncredited) · 1982

⭐ 7.4

1980

Elis Regina Carvalho Costa

Self · 1980

1979

Mulher 80 Notable

Self · 1979

⭐ 8.0

1978

Elis Regina: Teatro Villaret, Lisboa

Herself · 1978

1976

O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de Teatro Notable

Intérprete do Samba Enredo - C · 1976

⭐ 9.5

1975

Sonho de Glória

Self (voice) · 1975

1973

Elis Regina: MPB Especial

Herself · 1973

Frequently appears with

Rita Lee

Self

Roberto de Carvalho

Self (archive footage)

Gilberto Gil

Self (archive footage)

Caetano Veloso

Self (archive footage)

Maria Bethânia

Self (archive footage)

Antônio Carlos Jobim

Self (archive footage)

Full filmography

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Ritas

2025 ⭐ 8.3

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Elis & Tom: It Had to be You

2023 ⭐ 8.0

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Jair Rodrigues - Let Them Talk

2023 ⭐ 9.5

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Belchior: Just a Wild Heart

2022 ⭐ 8.3

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Transversal do Tempo

2020

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Adoniran - Meu Nome é João Rubinato

2020 ⭐ 7.5

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Amigo Arrigo

2019

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Mussum: Um Filme do Cacildis

2019 ⭐ 7.1

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O Fabuloso Zé Rodrix

2018

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Tropicália

2012 ⭐ 7.1

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Clara

2012 ⭐ 7.0

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Simonal: No One Knows How Tough It Was

2009 ⭐ 8.1

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Rita Lee - Biograffiti: Cor de Rosa Choque

2007

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Elis Regina: Na Batucada da Vida

2007

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Elis Regina: Doce de Pimenta

2007

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Elis Regina: Falso Brilhante

2007

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Phono 73: A Country and its Music

2005

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Milton Nascimento - A Sede do Peixe

1997 ⭐ 7.0

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As nascentes

1993

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ABC of a Strike

1990 ⭐ 7.7