Eliana Rocha Dies at 82

Overview

• Miguel Falabella announced Rocha’s death on Tuesday, Nov. 3, praising her on social media as the actor who brought the character Luz Divina to life.
• The family said a wake will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 11:00 at Funeral House Pacaembu in São Paulo to allow public farewells.
• Rocha co‑founded the Royal Bexiga's Company in 1974 and worked onstage from the 1960s into the 2010s, building a long and influential theatre career in São Paulo.
• On screen she debuted in 1990 and is best known for playing Luz Divina in Pé na Cova; her last recorded audiovisual appearance was in the 2019 series Eu, a Vó e a Boi.
• No cause of death has been released and colleagues including Diogo Vilela, Fabiana Karla and Marcos Caruso posted public tributes that underscore her impact on peers and audiences.