Marcelo Rezende facts for kids

Rezende in January 2016

Marcelo Luiz Rezende Fernandes (born November 12, 1951 – died September 16, 2017) was a famous Brazilian journalist and television presenter. He was born in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Marcelo Rezende was known for his energetic way of reporting the news and connecting with his audience.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Marcelo Rezende started his career in the 1970s. He began as a sports journalist in Rio de Janeiro. He covered many big sports games and events during that time. This early experience helped him learn a lot about reporting and being on television.

Working at Rede Globo

Later, Marcelo Rezende joined Rede Globo, a very large television network in Brazil. He worked there for 23 years as a reporter. He became well-known for his investigative reporting. He also presented a program called Linha Direta (Direct Line). This show focused on important news stories and investigations. He worked on this program until December 2000.

Cidade Alerta and Later Years

Marcelo Rezende's last major television show was Cidade Alerta (Alert City). He presented this program on RecordTV. The show was very popular and focused on daily news and events happening in cities. He was known for his direct and engaging style while presenting the news.

His Passing

Marcelo Rezende passed away on September 16, 2017, in Rio de Janeiro. He was 65 years old. He died due to complications from an illness, including pancreatic cancer. His death was a sad moment for many people in Brazil who watched his shows.

See also

In Spanish: Marcelo Rezende para niños