Hortencio Pereira

Quick Facts

Full Name	Hortencio Pereira
Occupation	Actor
Date Of Birth	Jan 11, 1953(1953-01-11)
Age	71
Birthplace	Pontemol
Country	India
Birth City	Curchorem Goa
Horoscope	Capricorn

Hortencio Pereira Biography

Hortencio Pereira is one of the most popular and richest Actor who was born on January 11, 1953 in Pontemol, Curchorem Goa, India. Custodio José Pereira was his name. He was born at Curchorem on 11 January 1953 to a Toddy Tapper, Conceicao Valz, and a Housewife, from Dabal (Goa). He attended Guardian Angel High School in Curchorem, and passed his S.S.C. in 1971. In 1975, he graduated from The Parvatibai Chowgule College in Margao, Goa with a BA in psychology. Although not many of his family were drawn to Tiatr, his older brother, Late Chrispino Pereira, would perform in Tiatrs.

Hortencio was awarded the Best Poet Award (English), for two consecutive years, from 1972 to 1973. He has produced 10 audio albums namely, “Avoicho Mog”, “Sovostkaiechim Lharam”, “Rochnar”, “Khobrank Lagon”, Bapaiche Tyag”, “Mondir”, “Kantteancho Mukutt”, “Alvito D’cunha”, “Kumaricho King” & “Avoicho Mog (Re-Release) “. His most well-known songs are “Very Good, Very Good”, and “Xezari,” which were originally written by Late. Domnic Vaz was Improvised By Hortencio. According to Hortencio’s sources, he was the author behind Chris Perry’s popular song “Kontrad Sansnacho”. According to sources, the music was composed and performed by Late. Chris Perry wrote the lyrics and Hortencio earned the necessary royalty. Hortencio never confirmed this, and he has not commented on it. Hortencio wrote the song “Nokre Tuje” in 2018, which Shine performed on Duo. Hortencio will release his 11th audio album in 2019, which will contain 12 tracks in three languages (English and Konkanni). Hortencio will write all the lyrics. Hortencio is also one the few Artistes to have performed in every Orchestra Group.

In 2018, Hortencio unexpectedly took ill and at the request of the doctors, had to take a break from Singing and Acting for 6 months. After being treated for almost 7 Months, he stated in an interview with O Heraldo published on 4 March 2019, that he will not get back into acting immediately as to not cause any kind of embarrassment to the directors.

An article was published by O Heraldo on 4 March 2019, He shared the story of why he gave up as a Writer & Director. As per Hortencio, when Tiatr “Bhas” was staged, one of the most noted Artist, Remmie Colaco was invited as a chief guest. After the show, Remmie Colaco encouraged Hortencio to Stage the show all over Goa with assistance of Professional Cast. In the year 1985, Hortencio booked 7 shows all over Goa along with Professional Artists that included Remmie Colaco, Anthony San, Angela, Telles Moraes, Willie-Luiza, Com. Joanna, but the most notable Artist was M.Boyer who was in his prime. when the first shows was held in Margao, M.Boyer never turned up. Hortencio quickly hired a Pilot (Motorcyclist) and went to M.Boyers residence in Raia. His wife stated that he was ill, but Hortencio spotted him playing Carrom at Neighbors resident. After several pleading, he declined & Hortencio went back to the auditorium completely disappointed. Left with no other option, he explained the situation to the audience and requested to watch the show. If they were unsatisfied, they could come back stage and take a refund. The show started and M.Boyers role was played by Hortencios elder brother. He shares in an interview that the audience returned home satisfied, among whom, was noted Artist, Late. Prem Kumar who was equally happy with show.

Hortencio wrote his first script at age 15 for Village Feast. He began writing one-act plays for the inter-villain one-act play competition at age seventeen. For his plays “Guireskai”, Onath, and “Tyag”, he was awarded the Awards for Best Writer and Best Director as well as Best Actor. Hortencio would gather local actors and stage his Tiatr every year during the Feast Saint Anthony. With the help of youth, each Tiatr was presented at the chapel. His most famous Tiatrs include “Doulot”, “Odruxt”, (1970), and “Onath”, (1974). His scripts are written in both “Devnagri”, and “Roman”.

Hortencio Pereira Net Worth

Hortencio Pereira is one of the richest Actor from India. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Hortencio Pereira 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Hortencio Pereira (born 11 January 1953; full name: Hortencio Saluzinho Eduardo Vaz e Pereira), is a Konkani stage actor from Goa, India. He is a singer, lyricist and actor.

Pereira was twelve years old when he acted in the first Tiatr “Sukh ani Dukh”, which was performed at the Chapel Feast of Pontemol, Curchorem in 1965. Shri. Jose Fernandes was one of the village directors. Albert Colaco, a Sanvorderm writer who wrote and presented his Tiatr, “Nimno Ekuch Pelo”, later selected him. In 1968, he was the first commercial actor to appear in the Tiatr “Noxibantlim Khoddpam” written by Jess Fernandes of Quepem. Later, he was a Comedian and Lead Actor for some of the most prominent writers of his time, viz. Late. M. Boyer, Late. Remmie Colaco, Late. C. Alvares, Late. Prem Kumar, Late. Bab Petre, Late. Jacinto Vaz, Late. Airistedes Dias, Late. Alfred Rose, Late. Fr. Planton Faria, late. Robin Vaz. John Claro. Mike Mehta. Joe Rose. Anil-Fatima. Tony Dias. Anthony San. Mendes Brothers. Jr. Nelson. Rico Rod. Peter Roshan. Tausif De Navelim. Anil Olga. Late. William de Curtorim etc.

Hortencio has been married to his wife Matilda for more than 30 years and has 3 children. From the year 1982 – 1986, he was an English and Geography Professor for Don Bosco School, Rivona. Besides, performing as an Artiste, he has been an L.I.C. Agent for 18 years. Hortencio & his wife Matilda also run a very successful company called “Mathor Chemicals” which is mostly handled by his wife. his company mainly deals in production & supply of Toiletries. Most of his customers are based in south Goa which gives him enough time to supply the orders during his free time. He is a devoted Goan Catholic and visits the church every Sunday with his wife Matilda. Hortencio has been sober all his life & claims to have never touched a bottle of alcohol. On his wedding day, he never drank wine which is Traditional in Catholic weddings. when asked by the priest, he joked by stating, “from this day we are one body and one soul, so it does not make a difference who drinks the wine”. Hortencio is a Soccer fan. He represented his School, College for 4 years & was also the captain of his team. He also won the best player award for inter village tournaments. Until 2017, at the age of 64, he was an active veteran Footballer. He also attended the Germany vs Mexico match held at Luzhniki Stadium on 17 June for the FIFA World Cup 2018.

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Hortencio Ranked on the list of most popular Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in India. Hortencio Pereira celebrates birthday on January 11 of every year.