Jô Soares

José Eugênio Soares (born January 16, 1938) is a Brazilian comedian, talk show host, author, and musician, known professionally as Jô Soares (Brazilian Portuguese: /ˈʒo soˈaɾis, ˈswa-, -ɾiʃ/), or Jô.[1]

For the rugby player, see Joe Soares.

Jô Soares
Soares in 2009
Birth nameJosé Eugênio Soares
Born (1938-01-16) January 16, 1938
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
NationalityBrazilian
Years active1954–2018
Genres
Notable works and roles
  • Viva o Gordo (1981–1987)
  • Jô Soares Onze e Meia (1988–1999)
  • Programa do Jô (2000–2016)

Early life

Soares was born in Rio de Janeiro. After being educated in Switzerland and United States, Soares returned to Rio in 1958.

Career

Soares's television career began at TV Rio in 1958, writing and performing in comedy shows for the station. In 1970, he began work at Rede Globo. Soares moved to SBT, in 1988, as the host of Jô Soares at Eleven Thirty (Brazilian Portuguese: Jô Soares Onze e Meia), which aired until 1999. In 2000, Soares took his show's format (very similar to David Letterman's) back to Rede Globo, where it was then called Programa do Jô, which ran until 2016.

His first novel O Xangô de Baker Street was published in 1995 and has been translated in several languages; it was made into a film in 2001. He has put out various jazz CDs. He has also produced many plays including a recent version of Richard III.

Personal life

Jô Soares is a Roman Catholic. He has expressed devotion to Rita of Cascia.[2]

Filmography

Below is an incomplete filmography:

Year Title Role Notes
1970–1972 Faça Humor, Não Faça Guerra Various sketch comedy series
1972–1975 Satiricom Various sketch comedy series
1976–1982 Planeta dos Homens Dr. Sardinha / Dr. Rafael / Irmão Carmelo sketch comedy series
1981–1987 Viva o Gordo Capitão Gay / Other recurring roles sketch comedy series
1988–1999 Jô Soares Onze e Meia Host 2,309 episodes
1988–1990 Veja o Gordo Various sketch comedy series
2000–2016 Programa do Jô Host 8,000+ episodes

Bibliography

References
  1. Rohter, Larry (August 25, 2002). "TELEVISION/RADIO; Brazil's Renaissance Showman Can't Be Contained by a Talk Show". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
  2. http://www.tribunadonorte.com.br/noticia/monumento-esta-quase-pronto/139189
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