Marcela Temer facts for kids
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Marcela Temer
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Temer in 2016
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| First Lady of Brazil | |
| In role 31 August 2016 – 1 January 2019 |
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| President | Michel Temer |
| Preceded by | Marisa Letícia Lula da Silva |
| Succeeded by | Michelle Bolsonaro |
| Second Lady of Brazil | |
| In role 1 January 2011 – 31 August 2016 |
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| Vice President | Michel Temer |
| Preceded by | Mariza Gomes |
| Succeeded by | Paula Mourão |
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Marcela Tedeschi de Araújo
16 May 1983 Paulínia, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Political party | MDB |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Michel (b. 2009) |
| Alma mater | FADISP |
Marcela Tedeschi de Araújo Temer was born on May 16, 1983. She is known as the wife of Michel Temer, who was the 37th President of Brazil. Marcela served as the 36th First Lady of Brazil from August 31, 2016, to January 1, 2019.
Before becoming First Lady, she was the Second Lady of Brazil from 2011 to 2016. As First Lady, Marcela focused on helping children through social programs. She was an Ambassador for the Happy Child Program. Marcela grew up in Paulínia, Brazil. She studied law at FADISP. She also won beauty titles, becoming Miss Paulínia and Vice-Miss São Paulo.
Early Life and Education
Marcela Tedeschi Araújo was born in Paulínia, São Paulo, Brazil. Her parents are Carlos Antônio de Araújo and Norma Tedeschi. She was born on May 16, 1983.
After finishing school at Escola Estadual Porphyrio da Paz in Paulínia, Marcela worked as a receptionist. She worked for a newspaper called O Momento. In 2002, when she was 19, Marcela won the Miss Paulínia beauty contest. She then also won a state title as Miss São Paulo.
In 2009, Marcela earned a law degree from Fadisp. This is a private school in São Paulo. She mentioned in an interview that she did not take the exam to become a licensed lawyer. This was because her son, Michel, was born. He is often called "Michelzinho."
Public Role and Family
Marcela married Michel Temer in 2003. They have one son together, named Michel Filho.
In 2002, Marcela went to a political meeting with her uncle. Her uncle worked for the city of Paulínia. At this meeting, Marcela met Michel Temer. He was a politician. They got married on July 26, 2003, in a small ceremony.
When her husband became Vice President in 2011, Marcela became the Second Lady. She generally stayed out of the public eye during this time. When Michel Temer became President, Marcela took on more public duties. She began to lead social projects, especially those helping children.
See also
In Spanish: Marcela Temer para niños
- First Lady of Brazil
