Biography
Who is Juliana Paes?
Early life and background
Juliana Paes Couto Paes was born in Rio Bonito, Brazil, on March 26, 1979. She is the oldest child of Regina Couto and Carlos Henrique Paes and grew up with three siblings. Her heritage includes Arab, Indigenous, African, Spanish, and Portuguese roots.
Acting career highlights
Juliana became nationally known through her performances in soap operas broadcast by Rede Globo. Her early work included modelling and a role in a local version of the musical The Producers. She achieved protagonist status when she played Maya Meetha in the telenovela Caminho das Indias. Later, she took the lead role in the remake of Gabriela and starred in Meu Pedacinho de Chao. In 2016, she played the villain Carolina in Totalmente Demais. She also portrayed Fabiana Escobar, known as Bibi Perigosa, in the telenovela A Forca do Querer.
Beyond television, she has appeared in films such as Casa da Mae Joana, Bed and Breakfast, and Amor Sem Medida, and provided the Brazilian dubbing for Master Tigress in Kung Fu Panda. On television, she hosted the program Por un fio on GNT and a version of the Golden Globe on Canal Viva.
Commercial campaigns and public profile
Juliana has starred in numerous commercial campaigns for brands such as Colorama and Hope. She also became the face of Arezzo and replaced Gisele Bundchen for the jewelry brand Vivara. In 2006, she was voted one of the sexiest one hundred people in the world by People Magazine, and Revista Epocha named her one of the one hundred most influential Brazilians in 2009.
Personal life and marriage
On September 9, 2008, Juliana married businessman Carlos Eduardo Baptista at the Itanhanga Golf Club. Their first son was born in Rio de Janeiro, and their second son was born in Barra da Tijuca. Outside of her career, she is a known football fan and supports Vasco da Gama.
Birthday and age
Juliana Paes was born on March 26, 1979, which makes Juliana 47 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Juliana shares the date with 60 other famous people.
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