Carolina De Oliveira facts for kids

Carolina de Oliveira (Arabic: كارولينا دي أوليفيرا; born November 16, 1978) is a Syrian-Brazilian actress. She is well-known for her work on Lebanese TV shows. In 2016, the BBC named her one of the 100 most influential women. This was because of her important work in mental health awareness.

About Carolina De Oliveira

Carolina de Oliveira was born in Damascus, Syria. Her father was Brazilian, and her mother was Syrian-Lebanese. She went to Jesus and Mary School near Beirut, Lebanon. Later, she earned an advanced degree in fashion design. She studied at the University of Lyon in France. In March 2015, she also gained Lebanese citizenship.

Her Work in Television

Carolina de Oliveira started her TV career in 1997. She began at the Future TV network. After that, she worked on Orbit TV's show 'Oyoun Beirut'.

She then moved to NBN (National Broadcasting Network) in Lebanon. There, she hosted four different shows. These included "Al Sabahieh", "3al Moda", "3al Eticket", and "Special".

Carolina became very famous after joining MBC. This is a major Arab satellite TV channel. At MBC, she hosted several popular shows. Some of these were "Ante", "Wakif Il Sa3a", and "She Style". She also hosted "Lux Fashion World". Her most popular work at MBC was hosting three seasons of "The Biggest Winner".

In 2010, Carolina joined the news channel Al Arabiya. She hosted shows like "Drama Ramadan" and "Cinema in a Week". In 2009, she also appeared in the film "Kalemni Shokran".

Speaking Out for Mental Health

When Carolina de Oliveira was 34, she learned she had bipolar disorder. This is a health condition that affects a person's mood. She decided to talk openly about her experience. She wanted to help others understand mental health better.

Carolina also supports the Ruban Rouge organization. This group works to fight HIV-Aids. They help people in Africa and the Middle East. Her work shows her dedication to important social causes.