Jofre Soares (Palmeira dos Índios, September 21, 1918 – São Paulo, August 19, 1996) was a Brazilian actor, considered one of the most emblematic and prolific figures of Cinema Novo. His film career, which began later in life, is inextricably linked to the role of Fabiano in Nelson Pereira dos Santos's *Vidas Secas* (1963), which established him with the general public. Specializing in portraying characters from the *sertão*—tough, wise, and tormented men—Soares became an iconic face of rural Brazil on screen. He collaborated with the leading directors of his time, appearing in seminal works such as *Memórias do Cárcere*, *Chuvas de Verão*, and *Bye Bye Brasil* by Cacá Diegues. For his powerful performances, he received numerous awards, including the Candango Trophy at the Festival de Brasília for *Chuvas de Verão* and the Golden Kikito at the Gramado Film Festival, as well as the prestigious Molière Award for theater, a testament to his versatility.