About Selma Reis
Lived 1960 – 2015 (aged 55). Selma Reis was a Brazilian actor, singer and film actor.
Selma Reis (24 August 1960 – 19 December 2015) was a Brazilian actress and singer.
Born in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, she acted in various telenovelas and miniseries for Rede Globo, including Caminho das Índias, Páginas da Vida, Presença de Anita and Chiquinha Gonzaga. After time spent studying music in Nantes, France, in 1987, she released an eponymous debut album, the first of eleven releases.
She was married to photographer Locca Faria, with whom she had a son. The couple separated but remained friends for the last three years of her life.
In July 2014, Reis was diagnosed with brain cancer, and was treated at a hospital in Teresópolis. She was cremated in a Lutheran service in Nova Friburgo.
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Who was Selma Reis?
Brazilian actress and singer (1960-2015)
When was Selma Reis born?
Selma Reis was born on 24 August 1960 in São Gonçalo.
When did Selma Reis die?
Selma Reis died on 19 December 2015 in Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro.
What was Selma Reis's occupation?
Selma Reis was an actor, singer and film actor.
What nationality was Selma Reis?
Selma Reis was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Selma Reis. https://biography.guide/selma-reis/
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