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Fernanda Young
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Young in 2009
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Fernanda Maria Leite Young
1 May 1970 Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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| Died | 25 August 2019 (aged 49) Paraisópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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| Resting place | Congonhas Cemetery, São Paulo, Brazil |
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| Years active | 1989−2019 |
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Alexandre Machado
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| Children | 4 |
Fernanda Maria Young de Carvalho Machado (born Leite Young; May 1, 1970 – August 25, 2019) was a talented Brazilian writer, screenwriter, TV host, model, and actress. She was known for her creative mind and unique way of telling stories. Fernanda wrote many books and TV shows that entertained people across Brazil.
Early Life and Learning
Fernanda Young loved to learn and read. She often read while traveling by ferry or bus across Guanabara Bay. Even though she didn't finish all her university courses, she studied different subjects. These included arts, journalism, and radio and television. She later even studied Fine Arts. Her passion for learning helped her become a successful writer.
Her Creative Work
Fernanda Young was a very busy and creative person. She wrote many books and TV shows. In 2013, she wrote and starred in a TV series called Surtadas na Yoga. This show was about three women who used yoga to handle life's challenges. It was very popular and had three seasons.
Fernanda also wrote many books. In 2015, she released her eleventh book. It was a poetry book called A Mão Esquerda de Vênus (which means "The Left Hand of Venus"). She also worked on a new version of a TV show called TV Mulher. This show was made for women.
At the time she passed away, Fernanda was getting ready for a new play. It was called Ainda Nada de Novo ("Still Nothing New"). She was going to act in it with another actress, Fernanda Nobre.
Family and Legacy
Fernanda Young was married to Alexandre Machado, who was also a writer. They got married in 1993. She had four children: twin daughters named Cecilia Maddona and Estela May. She also adopted two children, Catarina Lakshimi and John Gopala.
Fernanda Young passed away on August 25, 2019, when she was 49 years old. She had a sudden and severe asthma attack. She had asthma since she was a child. She was visiting her family in Gonçalves, Minas Gerais when it happened. She was taken to a hospital in Paraisópolis but sadly died from breathing and heart problems. Fernanda was buried in Congonhas Cemetery in São Paulo. She left behind a wonderful collection of books, TV shows, and plays that continue to inspire many people.
See Also
- In Spanish: Fernanda Young para niños
