Adelaide Ferreira | |
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Birth name | Maria Adelaide Mengas Matafome Ferreira |
Born | Minde, Alcanena, Portugal | 23 September 1959
Genres | Pop, rock |
Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, songwriter, television personality |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1979–present |
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She started as a rock singer with the hit "Baby suicida" in 1981. [2] After that, she has sung ballads. She represented Portugal in the Eurovision Song Contest 1985 with the song "Penso em ti (Eu sei)" which came 18th with 9 points. [3]
She is also an actress on television having roles in many Portuguese soap operas.
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