Fernanda Miranda Paes Leme de Abreu, commonly known as Fernanda Paes Leme, is a prominent Brazilian actress and television presenter born on June 4, 1983, in São Paulo, Brazil.
She is the daughter of renowned sports commentator and narrator Álvaro José and Maria do Carmo Miranda, a makeup artist.
From a young age, Fernanda showed an interest in the entertainment industry, starting her journey with appearances in advertising campaigns as a child.
Over the years, she has built a substantial following, amassing over 5 million followers on her Instagram account, where she shares glimpses of her personal and professional life.
Siblings
Fernanda has an older brother, Ângelo Paes Leme, born in 1973, is a well-known Brazilian actor recognized for his work in telenovelas and films, including notable appearances that have drawn parallels to Fernanda’s own roles in dramatic sequences.
Her younger brother, Alexandre Paes Leme, is a director who has collaborated with her on projects, such as during the quarantine period in Brazil when he drew inspiration from her Instagram lives for creative endeavors.
Career
Leme’s career took off in 1998 with her debut on the Rede Globo series Sandy & Junior, where she portrayed the spoiled and extravagant character Patty for four seasons until 2003, marking her transition from child advertising to professional acting.
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Following this, she appeared in a cameo in Sítio do Picapau Amarelo and took on roles in telenovelas like Agora É que São Elas as Karina and the miniseries Um Só Coração as Elisa Furtado in 2004.
Her versatility shone through in subsequent projects, including Da Cor do Pecado with a cameo, América as Rosário in 2005, and Desejo Proibido as Teresinha in 2007.
In 2009, she starred in the telenovela Paraíso as Maria Rosa Medeiros and began hosting Superbonita, expanding her presence as a presenter.
The following years saw her in films such as O Homem Que Desafiou o Diabo in 2007, Podecrer! as Melissa, and the hit comedy Cilada.com (Trap.com) in 2011, where she played Fernanda.
She continued with telenovelas like Insensato Coração as Irene Brandão in 2011 and Salve Jorge as Márcia in 2012, while also venturing into theater with Dona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos.
In 2014, she presented Superstar and took on multiple characters in Amor Veríssimo, followed by hosting X Factor in 2016.
More recently, she appeared in the 2020 Netflix film Rich in Love as Alana and the 2024 series Benefits with Friends as Alice Santos, maintaining her relevance in both traditional and streaming media.
Throughout her career, Fernanda has balanced acting with presenting roles, including specials like Xuxa Especial de Natal and episodes of shows such as Porta dos Fundos and Força-Tarefa.
Accolades
In 2008, she received a nomination for the Prêmio Guarani in the category of Best Supporting Actress for her work in the film Podecrer!.
She followed this with another nomination in 2012, this time for the Jury Award as Best Supporting Actress for her role in the comedy Trap.com.
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