Danilo Gentili facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Danilo Gentili
Gentili in May 2019
Born	Danilo Gentili Júnior (1979-09-27) 27 September 1979 (age 45) Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil
Alma mater	Universidade do Grande ABC
Occupation	Television host, comedian, writer, actor, reporter, cartoonist, advertiser, businessman
Years active	2005–present
Known for	Stand-up, television, film, books
Television	Custe o Que Custar Agora É Tarde The Noite com Danilo Gentili
Political party	Novo (2021-)
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Danilo Gentili Júnior (born 27 September 1979) is a famous Brazilian comedian, TV host, writer, and businessman. He is well-known for his funny and often bold style of humor.

Danilo first became famous on the TV show Custe o Que Custar (meaning "Whatever it Takes"). Later, he created and hosted his own talk show called Agora É Tarde (meaning "It's Too Late"). Now, he hosts The Noite com Danilo Gentili (meaning "The Night with Danilo Gentili"), which is a very popular late-night show. Besides TV, Danilo also owns comedy clubs, has written several books, and has worked on movies.

Early Life and Education

Danilo Gentili was born in Santo André, a city in Brazil. He was the youngest child in his family. His family has Italian roots; his grandfather moved to Brazil from Italy during World War II. Danilo grew up in a neighborhood near Santo André before moving to São Paulo.

When he was 18, Danilo faced a difficult time as he lost his father and then his older sister. In 2003, he finished college with a degree in advertising. Danilo has also shared that he has been diagnosed with autism.

Danilo's Career Journey

Starting in Comedy

Danilo began his comedy career in 2006. He joined a group called Clube da Comédia Stand-Up, where he performed stand-up comedy. He also created his own comedy show called Comédia ao Vivo. Early on, he made small appearances on TV, including on MTV Brasil.

Besides comedy, Danilo also worked as a cartoonist. He drew for the Brazilian version of Mad magazine and wrote a column for a newspaper called Metro Jornal. People started to notice his talent, and Veja magazine even named him "Paulistano of the Year."

Becoming a TV Star with CQC

In 2008, Danilo joined the TV show Custe o Que Custar (CQC). He had a special part called the "Inexperienced Reporter." In this segment, he would ask funny and unexpected questions to people, especially politicians. This part of the show quickly became very popular.

Danilo became known for asking politicians tough questions in a humorous way. His style often made people laugh and also made them think. He was sometimes called the "terror of the politicians" because he wasn't afraid to challenge them. His fans really liked how he used humor to talk about important issues, especially when there were many news stories about politics in Brazil.

During his time on CQC, Danilo also worked on other segments that commented on national events. In 2011, he left CQC to focus on his own talk show.

Books and Comedy Clubs

In 2009, Danilo released his first book, Como se Tornar o Pior Aluno da Escola (meaning "How to become the worst student in school"). It was a funny guide that soon got a warning label for older readers.

In 2010, Danilo helped start the Comedians Comedy Club in São Paulo. This was one of the first places in Brazil made just for stand-up comedy shows.

Right before Brazil's 2010 presidential election, Danilo released a stand-up show online called Politicamente Incorreto (meaning "Politically Incorrect"). In this show, he made jokes about all the presidential candidates. It was watched by many people and even got attention from newspapers like The New York Times. He also released a book with the same name.

Hosting Agora É Tarde and The Noite

In 2011, Danilo launched his own late-night talk show called Agora É Tarde on the Band network. The show featured comedy, stand-up, and interviews with Brazilian celebrities. Even though some people had doubts, the show was a big success and got great ratings. It was even named the 'Best Talk Show' by the Brazilian Press Association.

Danilo also hosted a show for Comedy Central Brazil, where he showed off other stand-up comedians. In 2011, he released a video game called O mundo vs Danilo Gentili (meaning "The World vs. Danilo Gentili"), which won an award for mobile games.

In 2012, Danilo released his third book, A Vida e Outros Detalhes Insignificantes (meaning "Life and Other Insignificant Details"). He also made his first movie appearance in Mato sem Cachorro.

In 2014, Danilo moved to the SBT network and launched a new late-night talk show called The Noite com Danilo Gentili. This show quickly became very popular, doubling its audience and earning praise from critics.

In 2015, Danilo opened another stand-up comedy club in Orlando, Florida, in the United States. In 2016, a movie based on his first book, Como se Tornar o Pior Aluno da Escola, began filming. Danilo helped create, produce, and write the movie, which came out in 2017.

Danilo's Works

Television Shows

Movies

Video Games

Stand-up Comedy Shows

• 2005–2009 – Clube da Comédia Stand-Up [pt] – Performer and writer
• 2006–2009 – Comédia ao Vivo [pt] – Creator, performer, and writer
• 2009 – Divina Comédia – Creator, performer, and writer (with other comedians)
• 2011 – Danilo Gentili Volume 1 (solo show) – Performer and writer – released on DVD
• 2010 – Politicamente Incorreto [pt] (solo show) – Performer and writer – released on DVD
• 2011 – Festival Risadaria (São Paulo, SP)
• 2011 – Virada Cultural de São Paulo
• 2012 – Festival Risadaria (São Paulo, SP)
• 2012 – Virada Cultural de São Paulo
• 2012 – Festival Risológio (Curitiba, SC) – Honored in 2012

Music

• 2011 – "Ela Traiu o Rock&Roll" – wrote lyrics and melody – recorded by the band Pedra Letícia [pt]

Books and Magazines

• 2009, 2012 – Mad – Writer and cartoonist
• 2009 – Como se Tornar o Pior Aluno da Escola – Author and illustrator
• 2010 – Politicamente Incorreto [pt] – Author and illustrator
• 2012 – A Vida e Outros Detalhes Insignificantes [pt] – Author and illustrator

Images for kids

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  Gentili at São Paulo Gay Pride Parade, 2009

See also

In Spanish: Danilo Gentili para niños