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Born	Giovanna Antonelli Prado (1976-03-18) 18 March 1976 (age 49) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Occupation	Actress TV host producer
Years active	1990–present
Spouse(s)	Ricardo Medina ​ ​ (m. 2000; div. 2002)​ Robert LoCascio ​ ​ (m. 2007; div. 2007)​ Leonardo Nogueira ​ (m. 2009)​
Children	3

Giovanna Antonelli Prado (born on March 18, 1976) is a famous Brazilian actress, TV host, and producer. She is well-known for her many roles in popular TV shows and movies.

Giovanna Antonelli's Early Career

Starting Out in Television (1991–1999)

Giovanna Antonelli began her career in television at just 15 years old in 1991. She appeared on a children's TV show called Clube da Criança on the Rede Manchete network. On this show, she was one of the "angeliquetes," who were assistants to the host.

In 1994, when she was 18, Giovanna started acting in TV shows. Her first acting role was as Benvinda in the show Tropicaliente, which aired on Rede Globo. After that, she returned to Rede Manchete for more acting roles. She played Ressú in Tocaia Grande (1995) and the character Elvira in Xica da Silva (1996). After gaining recognition for Xica da Silva, she returned to Globo. There, she played Judy in Corpo Dourado (1998). She also appeared as Violet in Força de um Desejo and later joined the cast of Malhação, playing Isa.

Becoming a Star (2000–2006)

Breakthrough Roles in TV Shows

In 2000, Giovanna Antonelli played Capitu in the TV show Laços de Família. Her acting in this role was highly praised, and she won several awards, including Breakthrough Actress and Best Actress. That same year, she also made her first movie appearance in Bossa Nova.

Her first main role in a TV show came in 2001 with O Clone. She played Jade, a Muslim character who was torn between love and her family's traditions. Her character became a fashion icon in Brazil, with many people wanting to copy Jade's style. The show was a big hit not only in Brazil but also in many other countries. Giovanna won six awards for her role as Jade, including Best Romantic Couple with her co-star Murilo Benício.

Movies and Miniseries

In 2002, Giovanna starred in the movie Avassaladoras, playing Laura, a successful woman looking for a boyfriend. She won the Crystal Lens Award for Best Actress at the Brazilian Film Festival in Miami for this role.

In 2003, Giovanna took on a different kind of role in the miniseries A Casa das Sete Mulheres. She played Anita Garibaldi, a famous historical figure. Critics praised her for showing a new side to her acting. She also played the Virgin Mary in the film Maria, Mãe do Filho de Deus (2003).

Playing a Villain

In 2004, Giovanna played her first villain, Barbara, in the TV show Da Cor do Pecado. Her performance was highly praised, showing that she could play different types of characters. She also acted in the play Dois na Gangorra and the movie A Cartomante.

Continued Success (2007–2010)

New Challenges in TV and Film

In 2007, Giovanna returned to TV in the miniseries Amazônia, de Galvez a Chico Mendes. She then played Clarice in the TV show Sete Pecados. She also appeared in the movie Caixa Dois.

In 2008, Giovanna showed her funny side as Alma Jequitibá in the TV show Três Irmãs. Alma was a doctor who had to choose between two loves. In 2009, she gained attention for her role as Dora in Viver a Vida. She also filmed an international movie called The Heartbreaker, which was released in 2012.

More Diverse Roles

In 2009, Giovanna appeared in the film Budapest, where she played a TV news anchor. Later that year, she returned to TV shows with Viver a Vida, playing Dora, a humble girl starting a new life. Her role was well-received by critics. In 2010, she played Chico Xavier's stepdaughter in the film Chico Xavier.

Major Roles and Popularity (2011–Present)

Leading Roles and Iconic Characters

In 2011, Giovanna was the main character, Cláudia, in the TV show Aquele Beijo. She won the Best Actress award for this role. The next year, she appeared in an episode of the series As Brasileiras, playing a socialite.

In 2012, Giovanna played Heloísa, a police delegate, in the TV show Salve Jorge. Her character became very popular, and many viewers wanted to buy the clothes and accessories Heloísa wore on the show.

In 2014, she was one of the main characters in Em Família. She played Clara, a character who explored a new relationship after her marriage. Also in 2014, Giovanna starred in the romantic comedy movie S.O.S. Mulheres ao Mar, which was very successful and led to a sequel in 2015.

Recent Work

In 2015, Giovanna played the villain Athena Terremolinos in the TV show A Regra do Jogo. Her performance was a highlight of the show. In 2016, she played Alice Tanaka in Sol Nascente.

In 2018, she returned to prime time TV as Luzia in Segundo Sol. Luzia was a strong woman who had to rebuild her life after facing many challenges. In 2021, Giovanna was one of the main characters in Quanto Mais Vida, Melhor!, playing Paula Terrare, a businesswoman who gets a second chance at life.

In 2022, Giovanna Antonelli and Alexandre Nero reunited to play their popular characters Helô and Stênio in the TV show Travessia, which was a big hit.

Giovanna Antonelli's Personal Life

Giovanna Antonelli is the daughter of Hilton Prado and Suely Antonelli. She has a brother named Leonardo Pietro Antonelli.

She was married to businessman Ricardo Medina from 2000 to 2002. Later, she had a relationship with actor Murilo Benício, her co-star from O Clone. Their son, Pietro, was born in 2005.

In 2009, she started dating director Leonardo Nogueira. They had twin daughters, Antonia and Sophia, in 2010.

Filmography

Movies

Television Shows

Theater Performances

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Giovanna Antonelli para niños