Remet Piedade "Romeo" Mendes[a] (4 June 1940 – 10 September 1999) was an Indian actor, singer, and composer known for his work in Konkani films, television, and tiatr productions.
Wilson Mazarello, a Konkani singer and historian, documented the career of Mendes who made his initial foray into the entertainment industry at a young age[2] as "Star of Assnora", where he showcased his vocal abilities.
Mendes also made contributions to the industry as a theater contractor and producer, notably introducing Konkani actor Prince Jacob to the Bombay (now Mumbai) scene.
[5] Mendes left a mark on the Konkani music landscape by producing numerous successful audio cassettes featuring his songs.
Notably, he was a pioneer in bringing Hindi film actors and actresses, including Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Anil Kapoor, and Vijayta Pandit, to lend their voices to Konkani audio recordings.
In the 1980s, Mendes and his wife Antonette collaborated on a series of audio cassettes, with their debut album, Jivit Ek Sopon, garnering popularity.