Actress Berta Loran died on Sunday night (28), at 99 years old, in a private hospital located in Copacabana, in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro. Born in Warsaw, Poland, she arrived in Brazil as a child and established herself as one of the great names in national humor, with more than seven decades of career.
The information was disclosed by g1, which highlighted the importance of her artistic trajectory, marked by memorable performances in humorous programs on TV Globo, soap operas, theater, and cinema.
A Celebrated Career on Television
Berta Loran began her trajectory on TV Globo in 1966 and soon became a constant presence in successful humorous attractions. She appeared in productions such as Riso Sinal Aberto (1966), Balança Mas Não Cai (1968), Faça Humor, Não Faça Guerra (1970), Satiricom (1973), Planeta dos Homens (1976) and, later, Escolinha do Professor Raimundo (1990) and Zorra Total (1999). She also joined the cast of A Grande Família in 2012.
In addition to humor, she left her mark on important soap operas, such as Amor com Amor se Paga (1984), Cambalacho (1986), Cama de Gato (2010), Ti-Ti-Ti (2011), Cordel Encantado (2011) and A Dona do Pedaço (2019).
Humor as the Essence of Life
In an interview with Memória Globo, the actress revealed how she viewed the role of laughter in her life and career. “You can lose an apartment, jewelry, money, and even a great love – 30 years later, when you meet them again, you’ll thank God you lost them. But humor cannot be lost. Humor is everything in life,” she stated.
This passion for humor came from her family. Baptized as Basza Ajs, she was born in Warsaw on March 23, 1926, and upon arriving in Brazil, adopted the stage name Berta. Her father, a tailor and actor, performed for the Jewish community, which brought her close to the artistic world from an early age.
The First Laugh on Stage
The beginning of her stage career happened at 14 years old, in an experience that marked her life. “I was always clumsy, mischievous, naughty, a rascal. At 14 years old, I put on my mother’s high heels and went on stage. I broke the heel and limped off. The people started laughing. And I liked it! I thought to myself: ‘the good thing is to make people laugh’,” she recalled.
With that irreverent spirit, Berta Loran built a solid and versatile career, becoming a symbol of lightness and joy for generations of Brazilians. Her passing leaves a void in national dramaturgy and humor, but her legacy will remain alive in the country’s cultural memory.
Source: www.brasil247.com