5 striking names of Brazilian humor

On April 12th, Humorist Day is celebrated in Brazil, in honor of Francisco Anysio de Oliveira Paula Filho, better known as Chico Anysio. The date celebrates professionals who dedicate a good part of their lives to transmitting joy and relaxation to the public with talent and creativity.

Brazilian humor is growing and incomparable. Therefore, the national scene has big names that have marked the history of national comedy and young people who show a new way of making people laugh. Below, check out five of these artists who are a reference when it comes to humor in the country.

1. Chico Anysio

Chico Anysio is one of the greatest icons of Brazilian humor. He was born in Maranguape, Ceará, in 1931, and started his radio career in 1950. It was on TV, however, that he stood out. In the 1960s, he participated in programs such as “Balança Mas Não Cai” and “Chico City”. In 1973, he debuted the “Chico Anysio Show”, which was on the air for 10 years and became one of the Software most popular on Brazilian TV. Chico Anysio created iconic characters such as Professor Raimundo, Alberto Roberto, Painho and Salomé.

In addition, he also stood out as a screenwriter and director, having written and directed several series and humorous programs. Chico Anysio was a pioneer in the use of humor to address relevant topics in Brazilian society, such as politics, religion and social relations.

2. Jo Soares

Jô Soares (1988-2022) is one of the best-known comedians in Brazil. He was born in São Paulo and began his artistic career as an actor. In the 1970s, he became a television presenter and created the program “Viva o Gordo”, which was on the air for five years. He always showed a lot of intelligence and humor in their interviews, leaving the interviewees at ease to talk about different subjects.

The program “Jô Soares Onze e Meia”, which premiered in 1988, was a great success, being shown for more than two decades. In it, Jô interviewed important personalities, such as Nelson Mandela, Fernanda Montenegro, Pelé, Ayrton Senna, among others.

3. Tatá Werneck

Tatá Werneck is one of the most popular comedians today. She was born in 1983, in Rio de Janeiro, and began her career on television in 2009, on the MTV show “Quinta Categoria”. Then, she went through several television programs, such as “Comédia MTV”, “Tudo pela Audiência” and “Lady Night”. Tatá Werneck is known for her irreverent humor and hilarious impersonations of famous personalities.

Tatá is very active on social media, having a strong and engaged presence on several platforms. Known for being authentic, she is always showing her side Funnier and relaxed. The comedian usually shares funny videos and photos, memes and parodies, in addition to interacting with fans through comments and responses in her publications.

4. Paulo Gustavo

Paulo Gustavo was one of the most talented comedians in Brazil. He was born in 1978, in Rio de Janeiro, and started his career in the theater. The artist always received expressive prominence with each character. In 2011, he debuted the monologue “Minha Mãe é uma Peça”, which became a great success with the public and critics. He then adapted the play for a film, and the film became the greatest success box office of Brazilian cinema. Paulo Gustavo died in 2021, a victim of COVID-19, leaving fans greatly missed and a representative legacy in the world of humor.

5. Ingrid Guimaraes

Ingrid Guimarães is one of the most talented Brazilian comedians. She was born in 1972, in Rio de Janeiro, and began her career on television in 1995, on “Programa de Domingo”. Then, she went through several television programs, such as “Sai de Baixo”, “Zorra Total”, “Cilada” and “Chapa Quente”. Ingrid Guimarães is known for her performance in comedy films, such as “De Pernas Pro Ar”, “Loucas Pra Casar” and “Um Namorado Para Minha Mulher”.

Ingrid is also a producer and screenwriter. She has already produced several films, such as “De Pernas Pro Ar” and “Loucas Pra Casar”, and wrote the scripts for some of them. It is considered one of the greatest references of Brazilian comedy and represents a pillar of women’s performance in comedy.