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- Birth nameAry Evangelista Barroso
- Ary Barroso was born on November 7, 1903 in Ubá, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He was a composer and actor, known for Brazil (1985), Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017) and Strictly Ballroom (1992). He died on February 9, 1964 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- His more famous song "Aquarela do Brasil" is considered the popular anthem of Brazil.
- Was also a narrator and commentator of soccer.
- Was good friend of actress and singer Carmen Miranda.
- The first Brazilian person to receive an Oscar nomination.
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