Moacyr Franco

Biography

Moacyr de Oliveira Franco (Ituiutaba/MG, Oct 5, 1936) is a brazilian actor, singer, composer and comedian. Bgun his career in years 60 in the TV humoristic show "Praça da Alegria", interpreting the personage "Mendigo ("Beggar"); had a big hit when recording the carnival song "Me dá um dinheiro aí" (1960).

Since then he recorded some records (it made much success with the song "Ballad number seven", homage to the soccer football player Mané Garrincha), besides working in the main TV networks of Brazil, presenting, producing, writing and acting in diverse programs. He continues to follow the singer career parallel, presenting itself for all the country.

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