About Hermínia Silva
Lived 1907 – 1993 (aged 85). Hermínia Silva was a Portuguese actor, film actor, musician, fado singer and recording artist.
Herminia Silva Leite Guerreiro GCIH (23 October 1907 - 13 June 1993) was a Portuguese fado singer.
Life Silva was born at São José Hospital to Josefina Augusta. At the age of 10, she began singing while she worked as a seamstress. Her career spanned seventy years.
Honors
Commander of the Order of Prince Henry (24 August 1985) Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry (10 June 1990)
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Who was Hermínia Silva?
Portuguese actress (1907–1993)
When was Hermínia Silva born?
Hermínia Silva was born on 23 October 1907 in Lisbon.
When did Hermínia Silva die?
Hermínia Silva died on 13 June 1993 in Lisbon.
What was Hermínia Silva's occupation?
Hermínia Silva was an actor, film actor, musician, fado singer and recording artist.
What nationality was Hermínia Silva?
Hermínia Silva was Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hermínia Silva. https://biography.guide/herminia-silva/
MLA: "Hermínia Silva." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/herminia-silva/.
Chicago: "Hermínia Silva." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/herminia-silva/.
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