Stênio Garcia was born on April 28, 1933 in Mimoso do Sul, Espírito Santo, Brazil. He is an actor and assistant director, known for O Clone (2001), La vie peu ordinaire de Dona Linhares (2000) and O Rei do Gado (1996). He has been married to Marilene Saade since May 9, 2009. He was previously married to Cleyde Yáconis and Clarice Piovesan.