Elis Regina Elis Regina Background information Birth name Elis Regina Carvalho Costa Also known as Pimentinha, Furacão Born (1945-03-17)March 17, 1945 Porto Alegre, Brazil Died January 19, 1982(1982-01-19) (aged 36) São Paulo, Brazil Genres MPB, samba, pop, rock, jazz, bossa nova Occupation(s) Singer Years active 1961–1982