Doris Monteiro
Adelina Doris Monteiro, known as Doris Monteiro, was born in 1934, in Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil. At age 15, she won a singing contest on Radio Nacional de Rio
de Janeiro with “Boléro” by Lucienne Delyle, launching her career. In the 1950s,
Monteiro joined Rádio Tupi and released her first album in 1951, featuring “Se
Você se Importasse,” which topped the charts for five months. She ventured into
cinema in the 1950s, appearing in films like Agulha no Palheiro. Her 1961
self-titled album included hits “Palhaçada” and “Fiz o Bobão”. Monteiro
continued releasing albums throughout the 20...
