Daiana Menezes facts for kids

Daiana Alves Menezes (born June 20, 1987) is a famous actress, singer, and TV host from Brazil who built her career in the Philippines. Many people know her from the popular TV show Eat Bulaga!. She is also a host on the morning show Kada Umaga on Net 25.

Daiana is a multi-talented star who has appeared in movies, TV shows, and even started her own music group.

A Star on the Rise

Daiana's journey to fame is an exciting story. Before she was a TV star, she studied Fashion Design and helped her father with their family's shoe business. She later graduated from the famous New York Film Academy.

Her talent caught the eye of companies in many countries, including Thailand and the Philippines. She started by appearing in commercials for brands like Rebisco and Shell. Soon, she became a popular personality on major TV networks in the Philippines like TV5, ABS-CBN, and GMA Network.

Awards and Recognition

Daiana's hard work has earned her many awards. In 2022, she was named Best Host at the Best Choice Awards. She also won awards for being an outstanding model and commercial endorser in 2012, 2014, and 2015.

She is also known for her charity work. In 2012, she helped raise a record-breaking ₱100,000 for a beach cleanup project by auctioning one of her personal items.

Personal Life and Interests

Before becoming a celebrity, Daiana was an international model, a skilled pianist, and a painter. She grew up in Brazil, and a small town called Bairro Menezes in Minas Gerais was named after her grandfather.

Besides her native Portuguese, Daiana is fluent in both English and Tagalog, which helped her connect with her fans in the Philippines.

Helping Animals

Daiana has a big heart for animals. In 2013, she joined a PETA campaign to help an Asian elephant named Mali. Mali had been living at the Manila Zoo for over 30 years. Daiana and other supporters wanted to move Mali to a special sanctuary where she could have more space and be with other elephants.

Music Career with 8ONE

Daiana loves music and decided to start her own international music group called 8ONE. The group includes producer and singer Ryan Klos (KLØS), rapper Tommie King, and freestyle artist KXNG.

8ONE creates a unique sound by mixing different music styles like hip-hop, R&B, and pop. They have performed on popular radio shows and opened for famous artists.

Big Performances

On March 1, 2019, 8ONE performed as the opening act for the famous singer Aloe Blacc. They sang four of their original songs, which Daiana helped write.

A month later, on April 12, 2019, the group opened for the legendary electronic musician Fatboy Slim. These big concerts helped 8ONE become known on the international music scene.

Film and Television Roles

Daiana has appeared in many TV shows and movies throughout her career. Here are some of her most well-known roles.

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Music Releases

Here is a list of songs Daiana has released as a singer, both on her own and with her group 8ONE.