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Celly Campello

Celly Campello

Born: 1942-06-18 • São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Celly Campello, artistic name of Célia Campello Gomes Chacon (born Célia Benelli Campello; São Paulo, June 18, 1942 — Campinas, March 4, 2003), was a Brazilian singer, songwriter, actress and multi-instrumentalist, considered the precursor of rock in Brazil, popularizing the twist dance in the country. Due to the success of one of his songs, he participated in the soap opera Estúpido Cupido.

Filmography
Celly & Tony Campello: Os Brotos Legais poster
Celly & Tony Campello: Os Brotos Legais
2019 • Self (archive footage)
Zé do Periquito poster
Zé do Periquito
1961
Jeca Tatu poster
Jeca Tatu
1959