Marco Nanini
# Marco Nanini

Marco Antônio Barroso Nanini (born 31 May 1948) is a Brazilian actor. Most of his activities have been in comedy.

Nanini achieved national sensation through his participation in the theatre piece "O Mistério de Irma Vap", together with fellow actor and friend Ney Latorraca. It was one of the biggest box office successes in Brazil, staying for 11 consecutive years with the same casting (a Guinness World Record). It was also filmed under the direction of Carla Camurati, premiering in 2006.

## Personal life

In 2011, Nanini spoke at the first time about his sexuality to a Brazilian magazine, addressing questions on the subject: "Oh, it's going well, sometimes a young man appears, sometimes not, but I'm okay." declared the actor, who lives with producer, Fernando Libonati in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

## Filmography

### Film

* 2006 - Irma Vap - o retorno
* 2003 - Brother Bear (voz)
* 2003 - Lisbela e o Prisioneiro
* 2003 - Apolônio Brasil - O Campeão da Alegria
* 2001 - Caramuru - A Invenção do Brasil (narração)
* 2001 - Copacabana
* 2001 - O Xangô de Baker Street
* 2000 - O Auto da Compadecida
* 1998 - Amor & Cia.
* 1995 - Carlota Joaquina – Princesa do Brasil
* 1987 - Anjos da Noite
* 1987 - Feliz Ano Velho
* 1980 - Teu Tua
* 1978 - A Noite dos Duros
* 1975 - O Roubo das Calcinhas
* 1973 - Moças daquela Hora

### Television

* A Grande Família - Lineu Silva
* A Invenção do Brasil - presenter
* Andando nas Nuvens - Otávio Montana
* Dona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos - Teodoro
* Pedra Sobre Pedra - Ivonaldo
* TV Pirata
* Brega e Chique - Montenegro
* Um Sonho a Mais - Mosca/Florisbela
* Feijão Maravilha - Jorginho
* O Feijão e o Sonho - barber Oficial
* Sítio do Picapau Amarelo - Guarda Anselmo
* Gabriela - Professor Josué
* Carinhoso - Faísca
* O Cafona - Julinho

## Theater

* O Mistério de Irma Vap

## Awards

* Indication for best actor to the Grande Prêmio Cinema Brasil, for his acting in Amor & Cia.
* Best Actor Award at the Festival de Cinema Brasileiro de Miami.
