Governor Cláudio Castro, minister Paulo Teixeira and mayor Eduardo Paes highlight the importance of the playwright for Brazilian television drama
Politicians lamented, this Saturday (January 10, 2026), the death of the author of soap operas from Globo Manoel Carlos. The governor of Rio de Janeiro, (PL), minister Paulo Teixeira and the mayor of Rio (PSD) highlighted the importance of the playwright for Brazilian television drama in publications on their social media profiles.
Confirmation of the death came through the profile of the producer Boa Palavra, on Instagram, managed by Júlia Almeida, the author’s daughter. The cause was not disclosed. He was admitted to the Copa Star hospital, in Copacabana (RJ), where he was treated for Parkinson’s Disease. According to the family, the wake will be closed, reserved only for relatives and close friends.
Manoel Carlos was from São Paulo by birth, but became known for portraying Rio de Janeiro in his works. The playwright created productions that portrayed urban and family everyday life, leaving a legacy that marked generations of viewers.
Castro Manoel Carlos as “one of the most important names in Brazilian television drama”.
Minister Paulo Teixeira the importance of the author to national culture, stating that he “helped shape Brazilian television culture with unforgettable soap operas”.
Teixeira stated: “A great loss for Brazilian culture, which left a legacy that will remain in the stories it told. My condolences to family, friends, colleagues and fans of Manoel Carlos”.
The mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes, paid tribute to the author on his official Instagram profile: “One of the greatest chroniclers of the Carioca way of being. My condolences to friends and family. Long live Manoel Carlos”.
