Elisa Lucinda (born February 2, 1958) is a Brazilian actress, singer, poet, writer and journalist.
Born in Cariacica, EspĂrito Santo, she studied poetry between the age of 11 and 17.
Lucinda attended journalism school at VitĂłria, when she worked writing for newspapers and in a news program.
Lucinda was 27 when she decided to move to Rio de Janeiro to become an actress; however, her poetry was more successful.
After selling poems and hand-written books, she attracted attention from stage and television directors, debuting on Rede Manchete's telenovela Kananga do JapĂŁo in 1989.