Any Piedade Josefa "Annie" Quadros (née da Costa; born 28 April 1956) is an Indian actress and singer known for her work in Konkani films and tiatr productions.
[1] After her successful role in the acclaimed non-stop tiatr Doiall Kallzacho (Kind Hearted), under the direction of Patrick Dourado and with an all-female cast, she joined Rosario Rodrigues' theater troupe in 1978-79.
Over the course of her career, she has embodied a diverse array of characters, encompassing roles like a widow, a troubled daughter-in-law, a champion of social causes, a nun, a legal representative, and a woman of wealth and privilege.
[2] Critics lauded her portrayal of Priti Mendonca, a character depicted as semi-literate, assertive wife, stringent mother, and excessively enthusiastic mother-in-law.
[5] Later in December 2013, Quadros was featured in Prince Jacob's tiatr Pap Tujem Prachit Mhojem (Your Sin, My Suffering), where she took on the part of Goretti and contributed vocals.
[6] Quadros' tiatr acting resume expanded further in 2015 when she was cast in Simon Gonsalves' lenten production Jezuchem Povitr Rogot (Jesus's Holy Blood).
[8] The following year, in April 2016, she was selected to play the role of a widow named Veronica in Prince Jacob's tiatr Kaxanvkar (Coffin Maker).
[10] Most recently, in July 2018, Quadros was featured in the tiatr Tujem Bhangar, Tujeach Angar (Your Gold on Your Body), portraying the role of an egoistic mother named Rebecca.
She advised for these budding actors to actively engage with the diverse training opportunities and resources at their disposal to enhance their skills and proficiency in this traditional art form.
According to her, workshops focused on skills such as acting technique, costume and make-up design, vocal training, stage presence, and delivery of dialogue can be beneficial for those interested in pursuing tiatr performance.
In the context of this production, her portrayal of a character linked to a non-governmental organization resonated with the audience, resulting in individuals reaching out to her directly to confide in her about their own dilemmas and anxieties.