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One of the main Brazilian actresses, known for his numerous roles in series, soap operas and movies, Juliana Couto Paes has an extensive and fruitful career. In this article, you know more about the artist, with 8 facts about her personal and professional life.

1. Born in 1979

Currently 44, Juliana Paes recently had a birthday on March 26. The actress was born in 1979 in the city of Rio Bonito, Rio de Janeiro, and is the oldest of four brothers.

2. started working as a model

During a makeup video recorded for Vogue, Juliana Paes said she started working as a model. According to the artist, she was about 10 years old when she made her first commercial for Coca-Cola.

3. It has a degree in advertising

Before achieving success on the small screens, Juliana Paes graduated in advertising from the School of Advertising and Marketing. Despite not having exercised the profession, the actress most likely used her knowledge in the area to project her career.

4. It was an extra in Malhação

Even before graduating, Juliana Paes had already acted as an extra in the soap opera “Malhação” in 1998. At the time, she was only 19 years old and this was her first participation in a television show.

Recently, she was one of the guests of Globo's “Domingão” show and was surprised to review one of the scenes in which she appeared in “Malhação”. “I had an extra life. Look how great I was on the scene, ”she said, commenting on her early career. “Look how much collagen!” He added.

5. has always been exalted by beauty

In addition to his talent, Juliana Paes has always been exalted by the beauty of the smile and her body. The actress was always considered a Brazilian sex symbol, and in 2004 was the cover of Playboy magazine. For a few years, she was also a poster girl from Ambev, starring campaigns such as “I'm from Boa”, from Antarctica beer.

In 2006, Juliana Paes was elected one of the 100 most sensual personalities in the world by the US magazine People, USA, and between 2006 and 2007 was elected the “sexiest woman in the world” by readers of the men's magazine.

6. was created in Umbanda

As for the religious aspect of his life, Juliana Paes has said she was raised in Umbanda, and has the habit of attending services in terreiros since she was two years old. “My grandmother was a yard head. All my spiritual discovery was through this thread. When I was gaining my autonomy, I sought other sources of information. I tried to study other things, such as Buddhism and Kardecism, ”she said in 2018, during Rede Globo's“ Meeting ”program.

At the time, the actress also said she goes to Protestant churches and that one of her brothers is evangelical and takes her to services. Juliana Paes also talked about the importance of harmony between people of all religions and about the explanation of unexpected deaths that each belief has.

7. has two children

Unlike many famous people, whose personal life is quite shared by press vehicles, Juliana Paes has a marriage reserved with businessman Carlos Eduardo Baptista, with whom he has two children. In December 2010, his first child was born, Pedro, and in July 2013 was born the second son, Antonio.

8. It's a carnival muse

Juliana Paes has a long history in the samba school parades of Rio de Janeiro. The artist was Queen of Unidos da Viradouro's drums between 2004 and 2008. After a long break, a time she devoted to her family and career as an actress, Paes again stood out as the Queen of the Battery of Grande Rio, in 2018 and 2019. Carnival of 2023, the muse just watched the parade with her husband, stating: "I like Carnival anyway, but today I prefer to be here, watching."