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Matheus Sabbá, Brazilian actor and director, dies at 30
Brazilian actor and director Matheus Domingues Sabbá died on Wednesday, October 28, at the age of 30. The Amazonas State Secretariat of Culture and Creative Economy confirmed the death, though the cause and circumstances have not been disclosed.
Sabbá was a prominent figure in the performing arts, particularly in musical theater and opera. A graduate of the State University of Amazonas (UEA), his career included significant roles in the Amazonas Opera Festival (FAO) and the International Music Festival of Santa Catarina (Femusc). He notably directed the musical “A Caixa Mágica do Natal,” which received national recognition, and directed the opera “Onheama” in early 2026.
In addition to his stage work, Sabbá appeared in the film “O Último Azul,” directed by Gabriel Mascaro and starring Rodrigo Santoro. The film, which was shot in the Amazon, won the Grand Prix of the Jury at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival. His funeral is scheduled to take place in Manaus.
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Amazonas · BTS · Cine Araújo · Cineteatro Guarany · Festival Amazonas de Ópera · Festival Internacional de Música de Santa Catarina · Gabriel Mascaro · Matheus Sabbá · Rodrigo Santoro · Secretaria de Estado de Cultura e Economia Criativa · Secretaria de Estado de Cultura e Economia Criativa do Amazonas · Sérgio Vieira Cardoso