Grazielli Massafera
Encyclopedia
Grazielli "Grazi" Massafera (born June 28, 1982 in Jacarezinho
, Paraná
, Brazil
) is a Brazilian former model
and TV actress.
In 2004, Massafera won the Miss Paraná Beauty pageant contest, and represented the state in that year's Miss Brasil
contest. She finished third, which earned her the title of "Miss Brasil Internacional", and gave her entry into the Miss International
contest, held annually in the China
. In the international pageant, Grazi (as she is commonly known) did not reach the semi-finals.
, known as Big Brother Brasil (BBB). The season was the most-watched season ever. Grazi ended in second, with 40% of the votes.
Grazi became the second Big Brother contestant to become a celebrity (the first one being Sabrina Sato
). After the show, she ended up on covers of magazines, had several commercial deals and appeared in events. Commercial deals and magazine cover pictures continued, even after the next Big Brother started.
Right after the show, Grazi signed a 1-year contract with Globo, Brazil's most powerful television channel. To take advantage of her popularity with the audience, she was given a slot as a reporter on Caldeirão do Huck and plans were made for her to become a children's show host on the style of Xuxa.
She also posed nude for Brazilian Playboy
in the August 2005 issue. Grazi was one of their highest-paid stars to pose in Playboy. The issue sold twice what a typical edition would sell and was the best-selling cover of 2005.
2005 movie: Didi, o Caçador de Tesouros. Renato Aragão (Didi) releases a family movie annually.
At the beginning of 2006 it was revealed that Massafera would get a part in Manuel Carlos next soap, which was an important deal since his soaps are usually the most-watched shows in the country. Initially, she only had a small role on the Rede Globo
soap opera
, Páginas da Vida, which during its airing was the #1 show on Brazilian television, achieving record ratings. However, due to her popularity, her part was expanded, and eventually became one of the main characters of the soap. Her acting was acclaimed by the press and the public alike and she became one of the biggest celebrities in the country. For her acting, she received a Prêmio Contigo as best newcomer and a Prêmio de Imprensa as personality of the year.
Her May 2007 cover of Boa Forma magazine was her 134th cover since 2005.
She participated in the parade of one of the most prestigious Samba schools in Rio Carnival in the 2007 carnival. In Easter
she played Maria in the theatrical version of "The Passion of Christ".
Soon after, Massafera visited Portugal where she was also very popular because of her role in Páginas da Vida and shot commercials.
From 2007 to 2008 Massafera starred in the soap Desejo Proibido
. In 2008 she was crowned queen of the Copacabana Palace
carnival. In 2008 she was given her first starring main role in a soap, Negócio da China.
Jacarezinho, Paraná
Jacarezinho is a town with around 40,000 inhabitants, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. It is situated at near the Jacaré River and it is a major center for the region. Its economy is made up of 34% industries, 55% services , 11% agriculture . The city is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of...
, Paraná
Paraná (state)
Paraná is one of the states of Brazil, located in the South of the country, bordered on the north by São Paulo state, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the south by Santa Catarina state and the Misiones Province of Argentina, and on the west by Mato Grosso do Sul and the republic of Paraguay,...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
) is a Brazilian former model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
and TV actress.
In 2004, Massafera won the Miss Paraná Beauty pageant contest, and represented the state in that year's Miss Brasil
Miss Brasil
The Miss Brasil Pageant is a beauty contest that has been held almost every year since 1954 between winners of the Brazilian state pageants.It is one of the most important beauty contest of the world, with USA and Venezuela...
contest. She finished third, which earned her the title of "Miss Brasil Internacional", and gave her entry into the Miss International
Miss International
Miss International is an annual international beauty pageant held since 1960.The current Miss International is Fernanda Cornejo, from Ecuador...
contest, held annually in the China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
. In the international pageant, Grazi (as she is commonly known) did not reach the semi-finals.
Big Brother
In 2005, she took part in the fifth season of the Brazilian version of the reality show Big BrotherBig Brother (TV series)
Big Brother is a television show in which a group of people live together in a large house, isolated from the outside world but continuously watched by television cameras. Each series lasts for around three months, and there are usually fewer than 15 participants. The housemates try to win a cash...
, known as Big Brother Brasil (BBB). The season was the most-watched season ever. Grazi ended in second, with 40% of the votes.
After BBB
Sabrina Sato
Sabrina Sato Rahal is a Brazilian comedienne and television personality. She was a contestant on Big Brother Brasil 3 and is a current comedian on comedy program Pânico na TV .-Early life:...
). After the show, she ended up on covers of magazines, had several commercial deals and appeared in events. Commercial deals and magazine cover pictures continued, even after the next Big Brother started.
Right after the show, Grazi signed a 1-year contract with Globo, Brazil's most powerful television channel. To take advantage of her popularity with the audience, she was given a slot as a reporter on Caldeirão do Huck and plans were made for her to become a children's show host on the style of Xuxa.
She also posed nude for Brazilian Playboy
Playboy
Playboy is an American men's magazine that features photographs of nude women as well as journalism and fiction. It was founded in Chicago in 1953 by Hugh Hefner and his associates, and funded in part by a $1,000 loan from Hefner's mother. The magazine has grown into Playboy Enterprises, Inc., with...
in the August 2005 issue. Grazi was one of their highest-paid stars to pose in Playboy. The issue sold twice what a typical edition would sell and was the best-selling cover of 2005.
Acting
She started acting classes at Globo acting department. Her first starring role was Renato AragaoRenato Aragão
Antônio Renato Aragão is a Brazilian comedian. He is best known for leading the television series Os Trapalhões.-Biography:...
2005 movie: Didi, o Caçador de Tesouros. Renato Aragão (Didi) releases a family movie annually.
At the beginning of 2006 it was revealed that Massafera would get a part in Manuel Carlos next soap, which was an important deal since his soaps are usually the most-watched shows in the country. Initially, she only had a small role on the Rede Globo
Rede Globo
Rede Globo , or simply Globo, is a Brazilian television network, launched by media mogul Roberto Marinho on April 26, 1965. It is owned by media conglomerate Organizações Globo, being by far the largest of its holdings...
soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
, Páginas da Vida, which during its airing was the #1 show on Brazilian television, achieving record ratings. However, due to her popularity, her part was expanded, and eventually became one of the main characters of the soap. Her acting was acclaimed by the press and the public alike and she became one of the biggest celebrities in the country. For her acting, she received a Prêmio Contigo as best newcomer and a Prêmio de Imprensa as personality of the year.
Her May 2007 cover of Boa Forma magazine was her 134th cover since 2005.
She participated in the parade of one of the most prestigious Samba schools in Rio Carnival in the 2007 carnival. In Easter
Easter
Easter is the central feast in the Christian liturgical year. According to the Canonical gospels, Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion. His resurrection is celebrated on Easter Day or Easter Sunday...
she played Maria in the theatrical version of "The Passion of Christ".
Soon after, Massafera visited Portugal where she was also very popular because of her role in Páginas da Vida and shot commercials.
From 2007 to 2008 Massafera starred in the soap Desejo Proibido
Desejo Proibido
Desejo Proibido is a Brazilian telenovela broadcast by Globo Network, at 6 pm, every day, except Sunday.In the cast: Fernanda Vasconcellos, Murilo Rosa and Daniel de Oliveira.- Soundtrack :Cover: Murilo Rosa...
. In 2008 she was crowned queen of the Copacabana Palace
Copacabana Palace
The Copacabana Palace Hotel is the most famous and luxurious hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It's considered South America's premier hotel, having received the rich and famous for the past 80 years. It faces the Copacabana Beach. It consists of an 8-storey main building and a 14-story annex. The...
carnival. In 2008 she was given her first starring main role in a soap, Negócio da China.
Television work
- Big Brother Brasil (2005)...
- A Turma do Didi (2006)
- Tv XuxaTV XuxaTV Xuxa is Xuxa's most recent children's program, in the same format as TV Colosso, on Globo TV."TV Xuxa" presents "Notícia da Hora", the news program hosted by Edna Tureza, Artur Ismo and Felipe Mingau; "Triângulo em Ação", featuring Txutxucão, Felícia Fênix, Dinha, Max Well, Otar, Dongo, and Dona...
(2006)... Magrzielli - Páginas da Vida (2006–2007)... Thelma
- Desejo ProibidoDesejo ProibidoDesejo Proibido is a Brazilian telenovela broadcast by Globo Network, at 6 pm, every day, except Sunday.In the cast: Fernanda Vasconcellos, Murilo Rosa and Daniel de Oliveira.- Soundtrack :Cover: Murilo Rosa...
(2007–2008)... Florinda - Negócio da China (2008–2009)... Lívia
- Tempos Modernos (2010)... Deodora
- As Cariocas (2010)... Michele
- Aquele BeijoAquele BeijoAquele Beijo is a Brazilian telenovela produced by Rede Globo and exhibited in the schedule of 19 hours. Written by Miguel Falabella, Flávio Marinho and Antonia Pellegrino, and directed by Roberto Talma and Cininha de Paula, its release was the day October 17, 2011, replacing Morde & Assopra.- Plot...
(2011)... Lucena
Filmography
- Didi, o caçador de tesouros (2005) - Ana
- Shark BaitShark BaitShark Bait is a 2006 computer animated film. The plot revolves around Pi and his attempt to win the heart of Cordelia while dealing with a bullying shark. The film was a commercial failure...
(2006) (voice) - Brazilian version - Billi Pig (2011) - Marivalda
External links
- Fan blog (in Portuguese)