Grazielli Soares Massafera, commonly known as Grazi Massafera, is a renowned Brazilian actress, former model, and television personality born on June 28, 1982, in Jacarezinho, Paraná, Brazil.
She first rose to prominence in 2004 after winning the Miss Paraná beauty pageant and placing third in the Miss Brasil contest, which earned her the title of Miss Brasil Internacional and led to her participation in the Miss International pageant in China.
In 2005, Massafera gained nationwide fame as a contestant on the fifth season of Big Brother Brasil, finishing as the runner-up with 40% of the public vote.
Following her time on the reality show, she signed a contract with Rede Globo, initially working as a reporter on the program Caldeirão do Huck and posing for the August 2005 issue of Brazilian Playboy, which became the best-selling cover of that year.
Massafera transitioned into acting after taking classes at Globo’s acting department, debuting in films and telenovelas while building a versatile career in entertainment.
Siblings
Grazi has three brothers named Alexandre Massafera, Alecsandro Massafera, and Juninho Massafera.
Her siblings have largely stayed out of the public eye compared to her high-profile career, but they have been supportive throughout her journey.
For instance, Alecsandro assisted her during her Miss Paraná pageant win in 2004, helping with preparations and offering encouragement during that pivotal time in her early modeling days.
Raised by their parents, seamstress Cleuza Soares Massafera and bricklayer Gilmar Massafera, the siblings experienced a modest upbringing in Paraná, which Massafera has occasionally referenced in interviews as grounding her amid her rise to fame.
Career
Massafera’s career began in the world of beauty pageants and modeling before evolving into a successful acting trajectory.
After her runner-up finish on Big Brother Brasil in 2005, she quickly capitalized on her popularity, securing commercial endorsements, magazine covers, and a contract with Rede Globo.
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Her acting debut came that same year in the film Didi, o Caçador de Tesouros, followed by a breakout role in the 2006 telenovela Páginas da Vida, where her supporting character Thelma grew into a central figure due to audience demand, earning her critical praise.
She continued with leading roles in telenovelas such as Desejo Proibido in 2007, Negócio da China in 2008 as the protagonist, and Tempos Modernos in 2010 as an antagonist.
Massafera’s versatility shone in subsequent projects, including the 2013 protagonist role in Flor do Caribe, a supporting part in the 2015 hit Verdades Secretas, and starring turns in A Lei do Amor in 2016, O Outro Lado do Paraíso in 2017, and Bom Sucesso in 2019.
She has also made guest appearances in series like As Cariocas, Passione, and A Grande Família, and presented the beauty show Superbonita in 2009 and 2014.
On the big screen, Massafera starred in Billi Pig in 2012, voiced characters in animated films like Shark Bait in 2007 and Corridas dos Bichos in 2025, and appeared in Uma Família Feliz in 2024.
Beyond screen work, she performed in the stage production Paixão de Cristo de Nova Jerusalém in 2007 as Mary Magdalene, participated in Rio Carnival parades, and featured in music videos for artists like Ivete Sangalo and Tiago Iorc.
Accolades
In 2007, Massafera swept several newcomer awards for her role in Páginas da Vida, including Best Female Revelation at Melhores do Ano, Prêmio Contigo! de TV, and Prêmio Qualidade Brasil, as well as Revelation of the Year at both Troféu Imprensa and Troféu Internet.
The following year, she received nominations for Best Supporting Actress in Desejo Proibido at Prêmio Contigo! de TV.
In 2009, Massafera earned nods for Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress at Prêmio Extra de Televisão and Prêmio Contigo! de TV for Negócio da China.
Her film work in Billi Pig brought wins for Best Actress at Prêmio Contigo! de Cinema and Prêmio Quem in 2012.
For Flor do Caribe in 2013, she was nominated for Best Actress at Troféu Internet.
Massafera’s performance in Verdades Secretas in 2015 was particularly celebrated, earning her Best Supporting Actress at Prêmio Extra de Televisão and Melhores do Ano, Best Actress at Troféu APCA, and a prestigious nomination for Best Actress at the International Emmy Awards in 2016, along with wins for Best Actress at Troféu Imprensa and Troféu Internet that year.
In 2017, she won Best Supporting Actress at Prêmio Quem de Televisão for A Lei do Amor, Best Actress at Troféu Internet, and received additional nominations at Troféu Imprensa and Prêmio Extra de Televisão.
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