Cleo de Verberena
Directing
Born June 26, 1904 — Died October 6, 1972
From Amparo, São Paulo, Brazil
Also known as Jacyra Martins da Silveira
Biography
Cleo de Verberena, born Jacyra Martins da Silveira (Amparo, São Paulo, June 26, 1904 - São Paulo, October 6, 1972) was an actress and the first female director in Brazilian cinema. She's known for the film "The Mystery of the Black Domino," in which she directed and also starred, released in 1931. ...
