Pepa Martins de Abreu
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Pepa Martins de Abreu | |
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| Born | 6 July 1890 |
| Died | 17 July 1962 (aged 72) Lisbon |
| Other names | Pepita de Abreu |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | Acting, directing and journalism |
| Spouse | Melo Vieira |
| Parent | Emília de Abreu (mother) |
Pepa Martins de Abreu (stage name, Pepita de Abreu) (1890 –1962) was a Portuguese actress, journalist, translator and writer.
Pepa Martins de Abreu Melo Vieira was born in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon on 6 July 1890. She was the daughter of Emília de Abreu, also an actress. She became known in the artistic world as "Pepita de Abreu", making her debut at the Teatro da Rua dos Condes in Lisbon in 1905 and then performing at the Teatro Príncipe Real in Porto in 1907. She performed in several theatres in Lisbon and Porto and toured other locations, including the Azores Archipelago and Madeira. In 1909, she performed in the last variety show written by António de Sousa Bastos (1844-1911) and performed at the Teatro Avenida in Lisbon.[1][2]
