Carmo Valeriano "Valente" Mascarenhas (16 November 1925 – 23 August 1999) was an Indian actor, singer, composer, playwright, theatre director, and former make-up artist known for his work in Hindi, Konkani films, television, tiatr productions, and folk plays.

Mascarenhas undertook portrait painting commissions for tiatrists, which then led to opportunities for him to work as a makeup artist for these performers.

In 1938, he was granted the chance to sing five songs in a tiatr production of Kombekar, staged by Miss Ida at the Indra Bhavan in Dhobitalao.

[3] He then subsequently joined the tiatr troupe of Simon C. Fernandes, appearing in one of the group's productions titled Kunvori Hermegildachi.

[2] Mascarenhas's early career also included a singing role in the 1942 Goan tiatr (theatrical production) Amel Ponjecarn by C. Brazil.

[3] He was subsequently given the chance to play the role of the Pope in Simon C. Fernandes's tiatr Santa Philomena, substituting for another actor who was absent.

However, it was his lead role in the play Judas Iscariot that is said to have firmly established him as a versatile actor capable of inhabiting a wide range of characters.

Mascarenhas also acted in tiatrs directed by German Pinto, Minguel Rod, Pai Tiatrist, Young Menezes, M. Boyer, Jacinto Vaz, and J. P. Souzalin.

[2] Following his stint in tiatrs in Bombay (now Mumbai), Mascarenhas returned to Goa and immersed himself in acting roles within the realm of khell productions.

Over the span of his six-decade career, he was involved in the creation, direction, and production of approximately 25 tiatrs, showcasing his talents in the theatrical realm across both Goa and Bombay.

Some of his popular plays included Guneaukari (Culpable), Vhoddponn (Proudness), Tarvotteacho Put (Seaman's Son), Bim Toxem Bhat (As the Seed, so the Land), Kirmidoracho Xevott (Fate of a Criminal), Kednaim Punn Etolo (Someday he'll come), Toch Amkam Zai (He is what we need), Asli vo Nakli (Real or Fake), Khunni Sampoddio, Inam Rogtacho (Reward of Blood), Kudd'ddo Bhikari (Blind Beggar), Niropradeak Bondkonn, and Sonxit to Bhagivont, etc.

In his vocal repertoire, he participated in a duet titled "Parmila" alongside Cecilia Machado, as well as a solo rendition of "I have 100 Acers in the valley," which gained popularity during his era.

While his acting prowess was celebrated, his contributions as a playwright and composer also played a significant role in shaping the evolution of this form of Konkani theater.

Mascarenhas not only engaged in performing but also made contributions to the tiatr tradition through his artistry by designing stage panels for directors in the genre.

Even as his health declined and he entered retirement, Mascarenhas remained knowledgeable about tiatr songs and music, as noted by Konkani playwright Tomazinho Cardozo.