Ophelia Cabral

Ophelia Cabral
Born
Clara Merciana Ophelia Cabral

(1938-11-08)8 November 1938
Died19 February 2016(2016-02-19) (aged 77)
Burial placeChurch Of Our Lady Of Victories cemetery, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality
    • Portuguese
      (until 1961)
    • Indian (from 1961)
Other names
  • Miss Ophelia
  • Ophelia Cabral D'Souza
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • playwright
  • director
Years active1954–1998
Notable work
Spouse
Bab Peter
(m. 1976; died 2005)
Children1
RelativesMohana Cabral (sister)
Awards
    • TAG's "Lifetime Contribution to Tiatr Award" (2009)
    • TSKK's "Antonio Pereira Konknni Puroskar" (2011)
Websitebabpeterophelia.com
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Ophelia Cabral e D'Souza (born Clara Merciana Ophelia Cabral; 8 November 1938 – 19 February 2016), popularly known as Ophelia Cabral, was an Indian actress, singer, playwright, and director known for her work in Konkani films and tiatr productions. One of the multifaceted performers of her time, she is referred to as the "Tragedy Queen of the Konkani stage" and was known for her roles in Konkani films such as Amchem Noxib, Nirmon, Boglantt, Bhuierantlo Munis, and Faxi Mogachi.