Rogério Fróes, actor of 'O Bem-Amado' and 'Selva de Pedra', dies at age 92

Actor Rogério Fróes died this Friday (13), aged 92. The news was confirmed by his daughter, actress Gisele Fróes, through a note of condolence published in Instagram stories. The cause of death was not disclosed.

In the publication, the family said goodbye to the artist, remembering him as a "beloved husband, father and grandfather". Gisele also shared a photo with her father, accompanied by the message: "Thank you, dad!"

With a career spanning around 70 years, Fróes has built a career in theater, television and cinema, with appearances in soap operas, films and theatrical productions that have impacted different generations.

Married to Lélia Salles since 1962, the actor is survived by his wife, daughters Gisele and Luciana Fróes and grandchildren.

On television, Rogério Fróes participated in soap operas such as "Selva de Pedra" (1972) and "O Bem-Amado" (1973), by Dias Gomes, in which he played Father Vigário. He was also part of the cast of "Prova de Amor", giving life to the character Velho Gui.

In theater, he acted in productions such as "Witches of Salem" and "Em Família". One of the landmark works of his career was "The Shot that Changed History", a show in which he played former president Getúlio Vargas.

The production was carried out at Palácio do Catete, in Rio de Janeiro, the scene of Vargas' death in 1954. In the play, Fróes acted for the first time with his daughter Gisele, who played death.

In cinema, he debuted in 1967, in the film "Perpétuo contra o Esquadrão da Morte". Over the following decades, he participated in productions such as "Menino do Rio" (1982), "O Homem do Futuro" (2011), "Loucas pra Casar" (2014), "Três Verões" (2019) and "Saideira" (2024).

The actor also shared the stage with his daughter Luciana and grandson Bento Coimbra in the play "Vontade de uma Coisa com Você", which was showing in 2024.

In June 2024, Rogério Fróes participated in the program "Conversa com Bial", alongside his wife, Lélia Salles, and daughters Gisele and Luciana. On the occasion, he recalled stories from his 70-year career, including an unexpected kiss with actress Tônia Carrero, considered one of the most beautiful women in Brazil.

During the conversation with Pedro Bial, Fróes said that he had to replace Walmor Chagas in a romantic scene with Tônia, with whom he worked at the theater.

"She was left without an actor and I went to play Tônia Carrero's heartthrob. I had to kiss her. The most courted woman, considered the most beautiful in Brazil. I stood a distance away and she said: kiss! (laughs)", he said.

Daughter Gisele also recalled her childhood, when she accompanied her father in theatrical performances alongside names like Tônia Carrero and Fernanda Montenegro.

"They did a lot of plays at the Copacabana Palace and I went to watch. It was fascinating, I remember the smell there," he said.

Another moment in the interview was when Fróes reviewed a scene from “O Bem-Amado”. The actor was moved when remembering his friendship with Dias Gomes, author of the soap opera.

"Dias Gomes I even get emotional, because I had the privilege of being his friend. I also did the play O Bem Amado at the theater. This coexistence is something that moves me to this day", he said.

Fróes also recalled the experience of playing Getúlio Vargas in "The Shot that Changed History", highlighting the opportunity to stage the former president's death in the Catete Palace itself.

"I did the scene of Getúlio's death in the same bed in which he died. It was recorded inside the Palácio do Catete. The public walked in the places where it happened. It was wonderful, I miss it", he recalled.