Elisa Lucinda (born February 2, 1958) is a Brazilian actress, singer, poet, writer and journalist.
Born in Cariacica, EspĆrito Santo, she studied poetry between the age of 11 and 17.
Lucinda attended journalism school at VitĆ³ria, 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 JapĆ£o in 1989.