Big Brother Brasil (BBB) turns 20 in 2022, the most successful reality show on Spanish TV. more than 320 former participants to date, it is not strange that we have former BBBs in different areas ranging from dramaturgy, to politics, passing through music and entertainment.
However, most of the former participants who achieved a prolific career after participating in the program, presenter Sabrina Sato and actress Grazi Massafera, were not necessarily the champions of their respective editions.
In a memory exercise, we tried to remember the 21 BBB champions, from Kleber “Bambam”, to Juliette, the ex-BBB most followed on Instagram, passing by Diego “Alemão”, Dhomini and others less famous, who was even a little hard to remember off the top of my head.
the echo of everything
In the distant year of 2002, Kleber de Paula Pedra, known by the nickname “Bambam”, conquered Brazil and became the first champion of the Tupiniquim version of Big Brother and took home R$ 500 thousand. Today, the former dancer makes a living as a fitness influencer, teaching diets and training for hypertrophy.
In the same year, the horse tamer Rodrigo Leonel, then 32 years old, took home the prize of half a million reais. However, unsuccessful investments made the “Cowboy”, as he became known, need to be employed again on farms in the interior of São Paulo to survive.
In 2003, after fighting epic battles against the massage therapist Jean Massumi, Brazil chose André Augusto Ferreira Fontes, Dhomini, the third Big Brother champion. Today, the former parliamentary advisor from Goiás lives in the Chapada dos Veadeiros region and works in multilevel marketing.
the first woman
The following year, a woman finally won Big Brother Brasil. Nanny Gecilda da Silva dos Santos, known as Cida, then only 20 years old, earned R$500. However, mismanagement of money, a series of loans and a financial scam made Cida lose all the money earned at the BBB.
One of the most famous BBB winners was Bahian professor Jean Wyllys. The first prize edition of BRL 1 million was also the first won by a member of the LGBTQIA+ unit. Five years later, Jean entered politics, where he was elected federal deputy for the PSOL in Rio de Janeiro three times.
The sixth edition of the BBB was won by nursing assistant Maria Nilza Viana dos Santos, known as Mara. And, arguably, she was the best use of the prize money. From her R$ 1 million, Mara paid for health treatment for her daughter and invested the rest in rental properties and a guesthouse in Porto Seguro.
the German phenomenon
One of the most famous and remembered winners of Big Brother Brasil is Diego Gasques, Diego Alemão. The business administrator conquered Brazil and won nothing less than 95% of the votes in the final. However, the Alemão did not achieve the expected success outside the house. Today, Diego plays in poker tournaments.
At the height of the emocore movement, in 2008, one of its representatives won the “most watched house in Brazil”. Rafael Ribeiro Medeiros de Carvalho, Rafinha, was the BBB 8 champion and took home R$ 1 million. Today, the Campinas native owns a tattoo studio in his hometown.
In the ninth edition of the BBB, the winner was the artist Max Porto, who was the smallest champion over the runner-up, just 0,24%. Today, Max works on several fronts, the main one being visual arts. The former BBB has an online store where he sells sculptures of pop culture characters.
the second chance
BBB 10 was the first to give former participants the opportunity to return to the Big Brother Brasil house. The idea worked and one of those who returned to the game ended up winning the petition and taking R$1,5 million home, jiu-jitsu fighter Marcelo Dourado. Today, Dourado continues to dedicate himself to martial arts.
In the second edition of the prize of 1,5 million, the model Maria Melilo ended up being crowned champion, 43% of the votes in a very quiet final. After winning the BBB, Maria participated in some TV Globo programs, when she decided to pursue an acting career.
One of the winners with the highest percentage of votes in the history of the BBB is also one of those who lead a more peaceful life after winning the reality show. Fael Cordeiro, who took the prize of R$ 1,5 million with 92% of the votes, works in livestock and owns a farm in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul.
lean cows
The winner of the 13th edition of the BBB was one of those who managed to stay in the entertainment industry for the longest time after winning the program. Lawyer Fernanda Keulla became a TV presenter, and today she is one of the walkers on a comedy show on RedeTV!.
After starring in the first LGBTQIA+ couple within the BBB, model Clara Aguilar, activist Vanessa Mesquita became the champion of Big Brother Brasil 15. Today, the former model is dedicated to animal causes, studies veterinary medicine and has an account on Only Fans .
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The BBB 15 was won by economist and then law student Cezar Lima, who won over the public with a very discreet game and a way of being considered “nice”. In 2018, Cezar ran for federal deputy for the Green Party (PV) of Paraná, but was not elected.
they only give
Big Brother Brasil 16 was the first of a series of six consecutive editions won by women. The first of them was student Munik Nunes, who, at the time, was only 19 years old. Today, Munik works as a digital influencer and works for brands in the fitness segment on Instagram.
The winner of the 17th edition of Big Brother was the student from Rio Grande do Sul, Emily Araújo, who raised important issues regarding psychological abuse when she was the victim of an abusive relationship. Today, Emily works as a host of a country music show on YouTube.
BBB 18 was the second hosted by Tiago Leifert and the third in a row won by a woman. This time, the champion was Gleici Damasceno from Acre, the first winner to come from the north of the country. Today, Gleici is an ambassador for several brands and a digital influencer.
New phase
In one of the most controversial editions of the BBB, the winner of the 19th season of Big Brother was Paula von Sperling, from Minas Gerais, who received serious accusations of religious prejudice during the program. Today, Paula is an ambassador for an energy drink brand.
The BBB 20 was responsible for giving new life to the program. The edition was the first to mix famous and anonymous people in the same house, which greatly increased engagement on social networks. The winner was the doctor Thelma Assis, who today works as a YouTuber and health practitioner.
Last but not least, lawyer and makeup artist Juliette Freire was the winner of BBB 21, which was called the “Big of Bigs”. After being the most voted winner in history, 97% of the votes, Juliette pursued a career as a singer and has already released a successful album on digital platforms.
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