Marcela Temer facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 (born on May 16, 1983) is known as the wife of Michel Temer. He was the 37th President of Brazil. Marcela served as the 36th First Lady of Brazil from August 31, 2016, to January 1, 2019. Before that, she was the Second Lady of Brazil from 2011 to 2016. As First Lady, she worked on important social projects, especially those helping children. She was an Ambassador for the Happy Child Program.
Early Life and Education
Marcela Tedeschi Araújo was born in Paulínia, São Paulo, Brazil. Her parents are Carlos Antônio de Araújo and Norma Tedeschi. After finishing school, Marcela worked as a receptionist for a newspaper. In 2002, when she was 19, she won the title of Miss Paulínia. She then became Vice-Miss São Paulo.
In 2009, Marcela earned a law degree from a private school in São Paulo called Fadisp. She later decided not to take the exam to become a licensed lawyer because she had just given birth to her son, Michel.
Public Role and Family
Marcela met Michel Temer, a politician, in 2002. This happened at a political meeting for the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party (PMDB). They got married on July 26, 2003, in a small ceremony. They have one son together, named Michel Filho.
When her husband became Vice President in 2011, Marcela started to gain public attention. She chose to stay mostly out of the spotlight during his time as Vice President. However, when Michel Temer became President, she took on a more active role. She focused on social causes and programs to help people. One of her main efforts was the Happy Child Program, which aimed to support children and families.
See also
In Spanish: Marcela Temer para niños
- First Lady of Brazil
