Daniella Cicarelli is a Brazilian television host, model, and journalist who became one of Brazil’s most famous television personalities and models in the early 2000s. Her breakthrough came when she hosted MTV Brazil, where her charming presence and natural hosting abilities attracted widespread attention.
In addition to her television career, she gained international recognition through her high-profile relationship with Brazilian soccer star Ronaldo Nazario, which thrust her into the global spotlight. Her work as a model, television host and journalist has made her an important figure in the Brazilian media and entertainment industry.
Daniela Ciccarelli
contour
- Full name: Daniela Ciccarelli Lemos
- Date of birth: November 6, 1978
- Age: 46 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Nationality: Brazil
- Occupation: TV host, model, reporter
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches (1.75m)
- Parents: Antonio Depadova Silva Lemos, Yara Ciccarelli Lemos
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouse: Ronaldo Nazario (2005-2005), Marcus Buez (2008-2010)
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: N/A
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Brazilian
- Net worth: $8 million
early life and education
Daniella Cicarelli, 46, was born on November 6, 1978 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. She was raised by her parents Antonio Depadova Silva Lemos and Yara Ciccarelli Lemos.
She spent her formative years in her hometown where she began her journey in the entertainment industry. She was educated at the Roman Catholic University of Minas Gerais, where she studied journalism. Prior to her television career, she worked as a model and participated in various fashion shows in Brazil.
personal life
Ciccarelli’s personal life attracted considerable media attention, particularly during her relationship with Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazario. The couple met in 2004 and their whirlwind romance culminated in a lavish wedding in February 2005 at the Château de Chantilly in France. However, their marriage was short-lived, lasting only three months before they separated.
In 2008, she married businessman Marcus Buez, but the marriage also ended in divorce in 2010.
Profession
Ciccarelli began her career in modeling before transitioning to television. She got her big break when she joined MTV Brazil as a VJ and host and hosted several shows including MTV Live and Beja Sapo. She later expanded her career by joining Band Network, hosting various shows and establishing herself as a versatile television personality.
Her background in journalism helped her transition into more serious programming, and she has worked on several news and entertainment shows throughout her career.
net worth
Daniella Cicarelli has an estimated net worth of $8 million. She has amassed her wealth through a successful career in television, modeling contracts, and various entertainment ventures. She has contributed significantly to her financial success as a television host for major Brazilian networks, including MTV Brazil and Band Network.
dispute
One of the biggest controversies of Ciccarelli’s career occurred in 2006, when a video surfaced showing an intimate moment between her and then-boyfriend Tato Malzoni on a Spanish beach.
The incident sparked a major legal battle after the video went viral on YouTube and other sites. Cicarelli filed lawsuits against several websites, including YouTube, seeking to remove the video. The case attracted international attention and led to YouTube being temporarily blocked in Brazil, becoming one of the country’s first major cases of internet censorship involving social media.
The controversy has sparked a heated debate about privacy rights in the digital age and the line between a public figure’s private life and public interest. The legal battle lasted for months and resulted in multiple court orders requiring the video to be removed from various platforms. The incident also raises questions about media ethics and the responsibility of content-sharing platforms.
In addition to the beach video controversy, Ciccarelli also faced public scrutiny during her brief marriage to Ronaldo Nazario. The rapid breakdown of their marriage prompted widespread media speculation and numerous tabloid reports as to the reasons for their separation.
The controversies significantly affected her public image and career trajectory, sparking intense media coverage and public discussion about celebrities’ privacy rights and media responsibilities. Despite these challenges, Ciccarelli has maintained her career and continues to work in television, although these events remain an important part of her public narrative.
social media
- Instagram: Not applicable
- Twitter: N/A
