Pedro Cardoso

Pedro Cardoso, born on December 31, 1962, is a multifaceted Brazilian talent known for his work as an actor, writer, playwright, screenwriter, and television director. He gained widespread recognition for portraying Agostinho Carrara in the Rede Globo sitcom "A Grande Família," a role for which he received a nomination for an International Emmy Award for Best Actor.

Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Cardoso is the second of six siblings in a distinguished family. His father achieved success as a lawyer, while his grandfather held the position of president at Banco do Brasil. Notably, he is also a second cousin to Fernando Henrique Cardoso, who served as President of Brazil.

At the age of 18, Cardoso left home, propelled by a mix of youthful pride and parental expectations. He initially found work in theatre as an illuminator before making his acting debut on stage in 1980. In 1982, he ventured into playwriting with "Bar Doce Bar," a collaborative effort with Felipe Pinheiro, where he also performed. His performance earned him the Troféu Mambembe for Best Newcomer Actor. Over the years, he has directed, written, and acted in numerous plays, both alongside Pinheiro and independently after Pinheiro’s death.

Additionally, Cardoso has made significant contributions to television and film, primarily as an actor. He co-wrote the film "Lisbela e o Prisioneiro" and produced "Todo Mundo Tem Problemas Sexuais."