Ilka Soares
Brazilian actress and model (1932–2022)
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Key Takeaways
- Ilka Hack Soares (21 June 1932 – 18 June 2022) was a Brazilian actress and model.
- Shortly afterwards, she married Anselmo Duarte, and they became one of Brazil's leading celebrity couples.
- Marriages and family Soares was married three times and had three children.
- During her marriage with Duarte between 1952 and 1956, with whom she had two children, they were celebrated as one of Brazil's leading celebrity couples.
- She had previously been hospitalized at São Vicente Clinic, and had been undergoing cancer treatment.
Ilka Hack Soares (21 June 1932 – 18 June 2022) was a Brazilian actress and model. She appeared in the title role of the 1949 historical film Iracema. Shortly afterwards, she married Anselmo Duarte, and they became one of Brazil's leading celebrity couples.
Personal life
Early life
She was born as Ilka Hack Soares in Rio de Janeiro on 21 June 1932.
Marriages and family
Soares was married three times and had three children.
She met Anselmo Duarte during the filming of Iracema, where the Brazilian actress played a title role, and married him shortly afterwards. During her marriage with Duarte between 1952 and 1956, with whom she had two children, they were celebrated as one of Brazil's leading celebrity couples.
Illness and death
Soares died in Rio de Janeiro at the age of 89. She had previously been hospitalized at São Vicente Clinic, and had been undergoing cancer treatment. Her death was confirmed by her grandson, who posted a tribute to his grandmother on his Instagram profile. l
Selected filmography
The following is a list of selected feature films and TV series which Soares appeared in.
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