Nizo Neto
Nizo Neto | |
|---|---|
 Nizo in 2015. | |
| Born | Francisco Anízio de Oliveira Paula Neto 27 April 1964 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, voice-over specialist |
| Spouse | Tatiana Presser |
| Children | Rian (deceased), Isabela, Sofia |
Nizo Neto (born 27 April 1964 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian stage, television and film actor best known as Mr. Ptolomeu in the series Escolinha do Professor Raimundo. He is the son of actor and humorist Chico Anysio and actress Rose Rondelli. He's also a respected voice actor and radio personality.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1964, Neto studied theater at the Teatro O Tablado and started acting in 1971.
Neto is working with the comedy magazine like MAD and O Mágico (The Magician) for magicians, while also appearing as an actor on Zorra on number one Brazilian TV network Rede Globo. Aside from his acting career, he has also been lending his voice to several Portuguese speaking movies, series and cartoons broadcast in Brazil. His dubbing work includes, among others, voice acting for Michael J. Fox, Seann William Scott, Matthew Broderick and Patrick Dempsey as like as several cartoons including Dungeons & Dragons (Presto), Thundercats (Willycat), Ben 10 (Heatblast), Muppet Babies (Fozzie), Up (Dug) and many others.[2] He also directed the Circulo Brasileiro de Ilusionismo (Brazilian Illusionists Circle).
He is married to psychologist/sex coach Tatiana Presser, with whom he has two children: Isabela and Sofia. Together they work in the lecture/comedy theater show Vem Transar Com a Gente.[3]
At March 3, 2016, Neto experienced the tragic early death of his 25 years old son Rian Brito, found on a beach in the city of Quissamã, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. According to the local police, the cause of death was drowning.[4]
Career
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Chico em Quadrinhos | ||
| 1972 | Linguinha | Carêta | |
| 1973/80 | Chico City | Negritim, Carêta and Sérvio Tulio | |
| 1974 | Azambuja & Cia | Himself | |
| 1982 | Chico Anysio Show | Ptolomeu, Gato | |
| 1982 | Chico Total | Various characters | |
| 1985 | Sítio do Picapau Amarelo | Raulzinho | |
| 1986 | Sinhá Moça | Nino | |
| 1990 - 1996 | Escolinha do Professor Raimundo | Ptolomeu | |
| 1991 | Estados Anysios de Chico City | Mail man Japeri | |
| 1995 | A Próxima Vítima | Marco | |
| 1996 | A Vida Como Ela É | Friend 2 | |
| 1999 | Malhação | Detective Penalva | Season 6 |
| 2000 | O Cravo e a Rosa | François | |
| 2001 | Estrela-Guia | Elesbão | |
| 2002 | Brava Gente | Captain Mário | |
| 2002/05 | Sítio do Picapau Amarelo | Nestor / Frankeinstein | |
| 2004 | A Diarista | Pedro Paulo / Magician | |
| 2004 | Sob Nova Direção | ||
| 2004 | Cabocla | Irineu | |
| 2004 | Um Só Coração | Camilo | |
| 2005 | Malhação | Vicente Bruno | Season 12 |
| 2006 | Carga Pesada | Antenor | |
| 2007 | Eterna Magia | Brasil | |
| 2008 | Faça Sua História | Gadelha | Episode: "Bandeira 5" |
| 2008 | Guerra & Paz | Valtinho | |
| 2008 | Dicas de um Sedutor | Carlos | |
| 2008 - 2014 | Zorra Total | Various | |
| 2009 | Chico e Amigos | Cadelo | |
| 2012 | Dercy de Verdade | Chico Anysio[5] | |
| 2013 | Gentalha | White Hair Columnist | |
| 2015/17 | Zorra | Various characters | |
| 2018/19 | Impuros | Anselmo | |
| 2018 | Power Couple Brasil | Himself | Season 3 |
| 2018 | Dancing Brasil | Himself | Season 4 |
| 2019 | Multitom | Congressman Chico |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Insomnia | ||
| 1984 | Johnny Love | Serginho | |
| 2006 | Beaultiful Night To Fly | Lieutenant Estopim | |
| 2009 | Up | Dug | Brazilian voice |
| 2013 | Vendo ou Alugo | Lieutenant Gomide | |
| 2014 | Muita Calma Nessa Hora 2 | Otávio Pederneiras | |
| 2015 | The Mayor | Mayor | |
| 2015 | My Hindu Friend | Norman | |
| 2017 | The Indigo Girl | Psiquiatrist | |
| 2017 | Duas de Mim | Zé | |
| 2017 | Nobody Gets In, Nobody Gets Out | Joel | |
| 2019 | Haunted Love | Buttler | |
| 2019 | Couch | Mayor | |
| 2020 | My Last Wish | Judge |
Theater
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | O Diamante do Grão-Mogol | Badé Relâmpago | |
| 1980/84 | Grupo Civelu Espetáculos Infantis | Various characters | |
| 1984 | A Tocha na América | Various characters | |
| 1985 | Um Toque de Hitchcock | Various characters | |
| 1985 | Como a Lua | Payá | |
| 1985 | Encouraçado Botequim | Various characters | |
| 1985 | Rocky Stallone | Various characters | |
| 1989 | Plumas & Paletós | Various characters | |
| 1991 | Oh, Que Gracinha de Escola | Ptolomeu | |
| 1992 | Os Saltimbancos | The Donkey | |
| 1993 | Ed Mort – Um Detetive Brasileiro | Ed | |
| 1993 | Teatro de Terror | Various characters | |
| 1994 | Dom Quixote & Sancho Pança | Dom Quixote | |
| 1995 | Band-Age | Diniz | |
| 1995 | A Menina e o Vento | Comissário Plácido | |
| 2000 | Rio’s Cabaret Musical | Himself (magic) | |
| 2000/01 | Tudo de Bom! | Ricardo | |
| 2002 | Descontrole Remoto | Various characters | |
| 2003 | Os Famosos Quem? | Various characters | |
| 2003 | Tem Um Psicanalista na Nossa Cama | Dr. Felipe | |
| 2003 | Segredos do Pênis | ||
| 2006 | Memórias Póstumas de Brás Cubas | Brás Cubas | |
| 2008 | Natal na Praça (Globo's Live Christmas Show) | Melchior | |
| 2012/14 | Vem Transar Com a Gente | Himself |
Radio
[edit]| Title | Notes |
|---|---|
| I Always Wanted To Do Radio | Rádio Globo |
| Globo's Mornings (Debates Populares) | Rádio Globo, with Roberto Canázio |
| The Life of Christ - Life of Christ | EMI-Odeon |
| Stories of Life | Rádio Globo RJ |
| The Maré Mansa Gang | Rádio Globo / Tupi |
| Humor para Valer | São Paulo |
References
[edit]- ^ "Nizo Neto - Divirjo, Nerd!". Jovem Nerd (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-07-10.
- ^ "::: InfanTv ::: - Dublagem - Nizo Neto". www.infantv.com.br. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
- ^ "VEM TRANSAR COM A GENTE!". vemtransarcomagente.blogspot.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-07-10.
- ^ Purepeople. "Laudo conclui que Rian Brito, neto de Chico Anysio, morreu afogado: 'Fatalidade'". www.purepeople.com.br. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
- ^ "'Dercy de Verdade': Nizo Neto interpreta o pai, Chico Anysio". VEJA (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-07-10.
External links
[edit]- Nizo Neto at IMDb
- (in Portuguese) Interview with Nizo Neto in dubbing for InfanTv
- (in Portuguese) Atrocidades - Nizo Neto's Blog
- (in Portuguese) [1]