Curiosidades

He dubbed Carl Fredricksen in the Brazilian version from the animation movie Up: Altas Aventuras (2009).

Brother of director Zelito Viana and actress Lupe Gigliotti.

Father of actors Lug de Paula (with Nancy), Nizo Neto, Rico Rondelli (with Rose Rondelli), writer Bruno Mazzeo (with Alcione), André Lucas (adopted) and Cícero Chaves (with Regina), Rodrigo and Vitória (with Zélia).

Uncle of Marcos Palmeira, Cininha de Paula and Betse De Paula. Granduncle of Maria Maya.

Ex-father-in-law of Heloísa Périssé. Grandfather of Luisa Perissé.

His former wife, Zélia Cardoso de Melo, was Minister of Economy of Brazil from 1990 to 1992.