Elis Regina Carvalho Costa, professionally famous as Elis Regina, was a popular Brazilian singer famous for her vocal powers and stage performances. She had been an illustrious name in MPB and sold over one million copies of her first album.
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| Personal Information | |
| Birth Name | Elis Regina Carvalho Costa |
| Nick Name | Elis Regina |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of Birth | March 17, 1945 |
| Profession | Singer |
| Birthplace | Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Died | January 19, 1982 (aged 36) |
Early Life Of Elis Regina
She was born on 17 March 1945, in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, in a poor family. Ercy Paiva Carvalho and Romeu de Oliveira Costa are her parents. Rogério Carvalho Costa was the brother of Elis and died on 22 April 1996. She first married Ronaldo Fernando Esquerdo e Bôscoli in 1967 and had a child, João Marcello Bôscoli. The couple got separated in 1972. In 1973, she married a second time to César Camargo Mariano, a pianist, and divorced eight years later. She had two kids with him, Maria Rita and Pedro Mariano.
Age
At the age of 36, on 19 January 1982, she tragically died in São Paulo, Brazil, from a cocaine and alcohol overdose.
Education and Career
She started listening to Argentinean radio stations at a very young age and can sing in Spanish and Portuguese. Before: When she entered grade school, she was proficient in reading, writing, and counting. She sang on a local children’s radio show, “Clube do Guri,” at the age of 7. She became a local celebrity at 14 and earned more than her father. She assisted in publicizing the work of the tropicalismo (Tropicália) movement, together with Caetano Veloso, Gal Costa, and Gilberto Gil.
Here are some albums mentioned below;
Studio Albums
| Albums | Years |
| Viva a Brotolândia | 1961 |
| Poema de Amor | 1962 |
| Ellis Regina | 1963 |
| O Bem do Amor | |
| Samba – Eu Canto Assim | 1965 |
| Elis | 1966 |
| Elis – Como e Porque | 1969 |
| Elis & Toots | |
| Em Pleno Verão | 1970 |
| Ela | 1971 |
| Elis | 1972 |
| Elis | 1973 |
| Elis and Tom | 1974 |
| Elis | |
| Falso Brilhante | 1976 |
| Elis | 1977 |
| Essa Mulher | 1979 |
| Saudade do Brasil | 1980 |
| Elis |
Live Albums
| Albums | Year |
| Dois na Bossa | 1965 |
| O Fino do Fino | |
| Dois na Bossa nº 2 | 1966 |
| Dois na Bossa nº 3 | 1967 |
| Elis no Teatro da Praia | 1970 |
| Transversal do Tempo | 1978 |
Posthumous
| Album | Year |
| Montreux Jazz Festival | 1982 |
| Trem Azul | |
| Luz das Estrelas | 1984 |
| Elis ao Vivo | 1995 |
| Elis Vive | 1998 |
| Um Dia | 2012 |
Songs
- O Bêbado e a Equilibrista
- O Mestre Sala dos Mares
- Arrastão
- Romaria
- Alô Alô Marciano
- Dois Pra Lá, Dois Pra Cá
- Águas de Março
- Atrás da Porta
- Casa no Campo
- Como Nossos Pais
- Madalena
- O Rancho da Goiabada
- Querelas do Brasil
- Upa Neguinho
- Menino das Laranjas
- Nada Será Como Antes
- Bala Com Bala
- Canto de Ossanha
- Me Deixas Louca
- Tiro ao Álvaro
- Vou Deitar e Rolar
- Verão Vermelho
- Folhas Secas
- Fascinação
- Mucuripe
- Lapinha
- Se Eu Quiser Falar Com Deus
Awards
| Category | Year |
| Queen of the Disco Club award | 1961 |
| Best Singer of The Year | 1962 |
| Gold Berimbau Award | 1965 |
| Highest-paid singer in Brazil | 1966 |
Net Worth
Her net worth was $1 million at the time of her death.
Physical Features
| Height | 5′ 0″ |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Ethnicity | Brazilian Portuguese |
Interesting Facts
- Her album was launched when she was just 20 years old.
- “Elis & Tom” holds the status of a classic album.
- She had a unique fashion sense.
- She is recognized as the “Queen of Brazilian Music”.
- She was famous for her electrifying stage presence.
Social Media Profiles
| @elisregina | |
| @elis_regina | |
| Tiktok | @elysreginaa |
FAQ’s
Where is Elis Regina buried?
She was buried in Cemitério do Morumbi, São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil.
How many children does Elis have?
She had three kids. A son João Marcello Bôscoli from her first husband and a son and a daughter from her second husband.
