Antonette Mendes
Antonette Mendes (born Maria Antonia D'Souza; 10 May 1944 – 7 April 2024) was an Indian singer, actress, playwright, and theatre director known for her work in Konkani films and tiatr productions. Referred to as the "Melody Queen," she was known as the "queen of the Konkani stage" prior to Lorna Cordeiro's emergence in the Konkani music scene.
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Mendes at the Kala Academy, 2017 | |
Born | Maria Antonia D'Souza 10 May 1944 Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India |
Died | 7 April 2024 79) Bandra, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | (aged
Nationality | Indian |
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Years active | 1960–2010s |
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Spouse |
Romeo Mendes
(m. 1966; died 1999) |
Children | 3 |
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Awards | TAG's "Lifetime Contribution to Tiatr Award" (2009) |
Website | facebook |
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