Ruth Escobar
Ruth Escobar | |
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| Born | Maria Ruth dos Santos March 31, 1935 |
| Died | October 5, 2017 (aged 82) São Paulo, Brazil |
| Occupation(s) | Actress businesswoman politician |
| Spouse | Carlos Henrique de Escobar Fagundes |
Maria Ruth dos Santos Escobar, known professionally as Ruth Escobar (March 31, 1935 – October 5, 2017) was a Portuguese-born Brazilian film and television actress, businesswoman, and politician. A prominent icon in Brazilian theater, Escobar was one of the country's leading cultural producers and activists for the arts.