Edwin Luisi is a celebrated Brazilian actor whose career spans over five decades. Born in São Paulo, he initially pursued studies in art history and lived in France, where he also learned French. His passion for acting led him to the Escola de Arte Dramática at the University of São Paulo, marking the beginning of a prolific career in the performing arts.
Luisi gained international fame for his role as Álvaro in the classic telenovela Escrava Isaura (1976), where he played the romantic hero opposite Lucélia Santos. This role cemented his status as one of Brazil’s leading heartthrobs of the 1970s and 1980s.
Throughout his career, he has starred in numerous television productions, including Por Amor (1997), Uga Uga (2000), Mad Maria (2005), Paraíso Tropical (2007), and Na Corda Bamba (2019–2020). His versatility has allowed him to play everything from charming leads to complex dramatic roles.
In theater, Luisi has performed in acclaimed plays such as Amadeus, Freud, and Eu Sou Minha Própria Mulher. He also appeared in films like As Alegres Comadres and Aleijadinho – Paixão, Glória e Suplício.
Edwin Luisi remains active in Brazilian entertainment, admired for his elegance, charisma, and enduring talent.
Ódio
2017
Tangled Hearts
Ulysses Lago (Tio Lili) · (160 episodes)
2013
Flávio Rangel - O Teatro na Palma da Mão
Self
2009
Paraíso Tropical
Lutero Sampaio · (179 episodes)
2007
Mad Maria
Alexander Mackenzie · (35 episodes)
2005
As Alegres Comadres
Sr. Lima
2003
A Grande Família
Olivia · (1 episode)
2001
Uga-Uga
Francis · (221 episodes)
2000
O Aleijadinho - Paixão, Glória e Suplício
Manoel Francisco de Lisboa
2000
A Lenda do Dia e da Noite
Narrador
2000
Mauá - O Imperador e o Rei
Aurélio
1999
Amor Índio
Narrador
1999
The Jew
Alexandre de Gusmão
1996
Adágio ao Sol
1996
Tocaia Grande
Coronel Enoch Morgado · (1 episode)
1995
32 – A Guerra Civil
1993
Mulheres de Areia
Dr. Munhoz · (203 episodes)
1993
Você Decide
(1 episode)
1992
O Fantasma da Ópera
Maestro Mário Barretti · (37 episodes)
1991
O Portador
Aurélio · (8 episodes)
1991
Salomé
Rosendo · (7 episodes)
1991
Araponga
Alves · (143 episodes)
1990
1930 - Tempo de Revolução
1990
O Cometa
Augusto · (20 episodes)
1989
Kananga do Japão
Dr. Renato Braga · (214 episodes)
1989
Abolição
Ângelo Agostini · (4 episodes)
1988
Sonhos de Menina Moça
Fábio
1988
Tudo ou Nada
César Augusto · (1 episode)
1986
Marquesa de Santos
Francisco Gomes (Chalaça)
1984
Pão-Pão, Beijo-Beijo
Júlio · (167 episodes)
1983
Sétimo Sentido
Rubens · (166 episodes)
1982
Boundless Lands
Silveirinha · (90 episodes)
1981
As Três Marias
Davi · (162 episodes)
1980
Plantão de Polícia
(1 episode)
1979
Pecado Rasgado
Sérgio · (168 episodes)
1978
O Astro
Felipe Cerqueira · (185 episodes)
1977
Dona Xepa
Daniel · (132 episodes)
1977
Escrava Isaura
Álvaro Santana de Souza · (100 episodes)
1976
Canção para Isabel
Felipe · (93 episodes)
1976
Vila do Arco
Gil Bernardes · (100 episodes)
1975
Bruce Lee Versus Gay Power
1975
Vestido de Noiva
Pedro
1974
Camomila e Bem-Me-Quer
Renato · (146 episodes)
1972
Cuecas de Plantão
Entrevistado · (1 episode)