Carmen Miranda

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Characters played by Carmen Miranda

Princess Querida O'Toole — Greenwich Village (1944)

A principal entertainer at Danny O'Mara's speakeasy, Querida mistakenly believes Kenneth is wealthy. After learning that he wrongly suspects Danny and Bonnie of participating in Hofer's swindle, she arranges for Kenneth to be arrested by giving him bootleg liquor to carry. In the show, she performs in the elaborate number built around Kenneth's concerto.

Rosita Rivas — Week-End in Havana (1941)

A singer and Monte's tempestuous girlfriend, Rosita is managed by Monte and is owed money by him. Jay agrees to become her manager to help keep her from disrupting Monte's arrangement with Nan, but Rosita also seeks romance from Jay. At the end, she dances with Monte while Jay and Nan reconcile.

Dorita — The Gang's All Here (1943)

Dorita is a Brazilian performer whose dancing is featured at the Club New Yorker. She is trapped into dancing with Peyton Potter and later pursues him romantically. After learning that Vivian's Andy and Edie's supposed Casey are the same man, Dorita tries to keep the two women from discovering Andy's deception.

Carmen Novarro / Mlle. Fifi — Copacabana (1947)

Carmen Novarro is Lionel's Brazilian singer girlfriend and longtime fiancée, whose genuine talent makes her the act's main attraction. At Lionel's urging, she secretly performs as the veiled Parisian Mlle. Fifi, changing costumes rapidly to sustain the illusion of two women. Her final unmasking exposes the deception and inspires a film.

Carmen — That Night in Rio (1941)

Carmen is Larry's girlfriend. She initially declines an invitation to the Baron's party, but becomes furious after discovering that Larry is there and goes to investigate. At the party, she realizes that Larry is impersonating the Baron, placing his romantic involvement with Cecilia and his secret performance under greater pressure.

Herself — Down Argentine Way (1940)

Herself appears as the featured performer at the Argentine show where Ricardo and Glenda meet again. Her performance provides the setting for the couple’s renewed encounter and eventual confession of love. Although she does not drive the later horse-racing conflict, her appearance marks an important turning point in their relationship.

Carmelita Castinha — Scared Stiff (1953)

Carmelita Castinha is associated with performances and plans that intersect with the troubles involving Larry and Myron. The available account places her within the unfolding events alongside Tony Warren, while Larry and Myron remain caught between the gangsters and the journey toward the mysterious island. No further details about her actions are given.

Rosita Murphy — Springtime in the Rockies (1942)

A souvenir-shop worker whom Dan hires as his secretary while traveling to Lake Louise. Dan romances her to make Vicky jealous, but Rosita tells Vicky the truth. She later protects Dan by explaining his plans as a honeymoon trip to California and persuades McTavish to invest in the show.

Marina Rodrigues — Nancy Goes to Rio (1950)

Paul Berten's business partner and a local contact in Rio. Paul recruits her to advise and support Nancy regarding her supposed pregnancy. Marina follows Nancy to Frances's residence and inadvertently reveals the pregnancy to Frances, further complicating the romantic and familial misunderstandings until the truth is revealed.

Michelle O'Toole — If I'm Lucky (1946)

Michelle is the band's harpist, working as a hat-check girl while the group is between engagements. Her harp is part of the band's equipment, and Wally hires Allen partly to help carry it. She travels with the band during its campaign work; the plot summary does not describe a separate role for her in the later political conflict.

Chita Chula — Doll Face (1945)

Fellow burlesque performer who warns that Doll Face's departure could close the theater. Expresses skepticism about the Broadway project and takes offense to Mike's comparison to Carmen Miranda.

Chiquita Hart — Something for the Boys (1944)

A defense plant worker and one of the three Hart cousins who inherit Magnolia Manor. She helps restore the ruined plantation and stage a musical show to raise money. After Harry discovers that plant material makes her dental fillings receive radio programs, she helps build and use a transmitter to send a military message, and advises Blossom to fight for Fulton.

Career Overview

Carmen Miranda has 51 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Their work is anchored in the That's Entertainment Collection universe with 2 titles. Signature works include Greenwich Village, Carmen Miranda: Bananas Is My Business, Brasileiros em Hollywood. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
female
Known Credits
51
Birth Date
1909-02-09
Birth Place
Marco de Canaveses, Portugal

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