Ruth de Souza: 100th Birthday Celebrated in Google Doodle
Brazilian actress Ruth de Souza, who would have turned 100 this Wednesday, May 12, is being honored by Google with a doodle celebrating her centenary. Known as the first Black lady of Brazilian theater and the first Black actress to star in a telenovela and be nominated for an international award at the Venice Film Festival in 1954 for 'Sinhá Moça', Ruth de Souza left a significant legacy. She passed away in 2019, at the age of 98, after a decades-long career in television, theater, and cinema, including works on TV Globo and important films, being remembered as a family matriarch and an icon for the valorization of Black women. Her inspiring trajectory spans from pioneering theater plays to cinematic and television productions, marking Brazil's cultural history with her unparalleled presence and talent.