O Big Brother Brazil is a Brazilian television program that aims to place ordinary people in an isolated house, where they are filmed 24 hours a day.
During the time they stay at the house, the participants go through a series of challenges and live with people who often have different ideas and personalities.
Since the first edition of the program in 2002, many participants have managed to become famous after their participation in the reality show.
Some became television presenters, actors, models, singers and even politicians.
In this text, we are going to talk about some of the BBB participants who became famous after the program.
Thanks Massafera
Grazi Massafera participated in the fifth edition of the BBB, in 2005.
At the time, she was a dental student who dreamed of becoming a model. Her participation in the BBB made her known throughout the country, and she ended up becoming one of the most popular actresses on Brazilian television.
After the program, Grazi was invited to audition for the soap opera “Páginas da Vida”, on Rede Globo, and got the role of Thelminha.
Her performance in the soap opera was so well received by the public that she ended up becoming one of the most requested actresses on the network.
Since then, Grazi has participated in several soap operas, such as “Negócio da China”, “A Lei do Amor” and “Bom Sucesso”. In addition, she also participated in some films, such as “Billi Pig” and “O Amor Dá Trabalho”.
Nowadays, Grazi is one of the most influential artists in the country. She has over 23 million followers on Instagram and is considered one of the most beautiful women in Brazil.
Sabrina Sato
Sabrina Sato participated in the third edition of the BBB, in 2003. At the time, she was a journalism student who had the dream of becoming a television presenter.
Her participation on the BBB helped her land her first job on television, and she ended up becoming one of the most popular presenters in Brazil.
After the program, Sabrina was hired by Rede TV!, where she presented several programs, such as “Pânico na TV” and “Programa da Sabrina”.
In addition, she also participated in some telenovelas, such as “Caminho das Índias” and “Caras & Bocas”.
In 2019, Sabrina was hired by Rede Globo and GNT, where she is currently one of the hosts of the program “Saia Justa”.
Currently, she is also one of the most influential celebrities in Brazil, having more than 30 million followers on Instagram.
Juliana Alves
Juliana Alves participated in the fifth edition of the BBB, in 2005.
At the time, she was a drama student who dreamed of becoming an actress. Her participation in the BBB helped her get her first television jobs, and she ended up becoming one of the most popular actresses in Brazil.
After the program, Juliana was invited to participate in the soap opera “Como uma Onda”, on Rede Globo, and ended up winning over the public with her performance. Since then, she has participated in several soap operas, such as “Duas Caras”, “Ti Ti Ti” and “A Regra do Jogo”.
In addition, she also participated in some films, such as “Didi, the Treasure Hunter” and “SOS Mulheres ao Mar”.
Nowadays, Juliana is also one of the most influential celebrities in Brazil. She has more than 6 million followers on Instagram and is known for her work in defense of racial equality.
Gleici Damasceno
Gleici Damasceno participated in the eighteenth edition of the BBB, in 2018.
At the time, she was a psychology student living in a community in Acre. Her participation in the program made her known throughout the country, and she ended up becoming one of the most popular digital influencers in Brazil.
After the program, Gleici was hired by Rede Globo as a reporter, and also participated in some soap operas, such as “Orfãos da Terra” and “Nos Tempos do Imperador”.
In addition, she is also a human rights activist and has participated in several campaigns in defense of racial and social equality.
Today, Gleici is one of the most influential celebrities in Brazil. She has over 9 million followers on Instagram.
Babu Santana
Babu Santana participated in the twentieth edition of the BBB, in 2020. At the time, he was already a well-known actor in Brazil, having participated in several soap operas, films and series.
Certainly, his participation in the program made him even more popular, and he ended up becoming one of the most beloved participants by the public.
After the program, Babu continued his acting career and participated in some soap operas, such as “Salve-se Quem Puder” and “A Vida da Gente”.
In addition, he is also an activist for black rights and has participated in several campaigns in defense of racial equality.
Nowadays, Babu is one of the most influential personalities in Brazil. He has over 4 million followers on Instagram and is considered one of the most handsome men in the country.
These are just some of the BBB participants who became famous after the program. Since the first edition, the reality show has been a springboard for many young people who dream of becoming famous on television or the internet.
However, it’s important to remember that fame doesn’t come without its challenges. Many BBB participants have to deal with the pressure and exposure that fame brings, and not everyone can handle it in a healthy way.
Either way, Big Brother Brasil remains one of the most popular shows on Brazilian television, and we’re sure to see many more contestants become famous in the future.
