Cleo Brandao — Biography
Cleo Brandao, a prominent figure in Brazilian television and modeling, has carved a notable niche, particularly through her engaging presence on sports broadcasts for Rede Bandeirantes. Her journey into the spotlight began at the tender age of fourteen when a teacher's encouragement led her to a modeling agency audition, where she was successfully recruited, launching her modeling career on a regional scale.
Three years onward, while residing in Cristalina, she achieved significant recognition by being crowned "Garota do Fantástico," a highly visible segment within Rede Globo's popular program, Fantástico. This victory opened doors to numerous magazine covers and advertising campaigns, solidifying her presence in the public eye.
By twenty-two, Brandao was invited to become a regular cast member of the well-loved program Os Trapalhões, also airing on Globo. Shortly thereafter, she demonstrated her aptitude for sports journalism by passing an audition to become a presenter for the sports news program Esporte Total on Rede Bandeirantes. She quickly ascended to become one of the network's leading sports anchors, further expanding her hosting repertoire to include Band Esporte, Show do Esporte, Faixa Especial, and Faixa Nobre do Esporte. Her visibility also extended to gracing the cover of the Brazilian edition of Playboy magazine in May 1999.
In 2001, Brandao's tenure at Bandeirantes came to an abrupt end following her participation in a commercial for Telesena, a financial product associated with the enterprises of Sílvio Santos, a rival television network owner at SBT. Following this, she transitioned to Rádio Transamérica, where she hosted Transamérica Esporte and also conceived, managed, and presented the program Rock Motor. Her commitment to the radio station spanned five years.
Presently, Cleo Brandao resides in São Paulo and contributes to Speedway magazine, an outlet dedicated to the world of motorsports. Beyond her professional endeavors, she diligently gathers recipes from global cuisines, with aspirations for their publication in specialized culinary magazines. An interesting facet of her background is her past participation as a player on the women's soccer team of São Paulo Futebol Clube. In 2019, Brandao made a return to television as a reporter for Desafio ao Galo, a program broadcast on RBTV.
Three years onward, while residing in Cristalina, she achieved significant recognition by being crowned "Garota do Fantástico," a highly visible segment within Rede Globo's popular program, Fantástico. This victory opened doors to numerous magazine covers and advertising campaigns, solidifying her presence in the public eye.
By twenty-two, Brandao was invited to become a regular cast member of the well-loved program Os Trapalhões, also airing on Globo. Shortly thereafter, she demonstrated her aptitude for sports journalism by passing an audition to become a presenter for the sports news program Esporte Total on Rede Bandeirantes. She quickly ascended to become one of the network's leading sports anchors, further expanding her hosting repertoire to include Band Esporte, Show do Esporte, Faixa Especial, and Faixa Nobre do Esporte. Her visibility also extended to gracing the cover of the Brazilian edition of Playboy magazine in May 1999.
In 2001, Brandao's tenure at Bandeirantes came to an abrupt end following her participation in a commercial for Telesena, a financial product associated with the enterprises of Sílvio Santos, a rival television network owner at SBT. Following this, she transitioned to Rádio Transamérica, where she hosted Transamérica Esporte and also conceived, managed, and presented the program Rock Motor. Her commitment to the radio station spanned five years.
Presently, Cleo Brandao resides in São Paulo and contributes to Speedway magazine, an outlet dedicated to the world of motorsports. Beyond her professional endeavors, she diligently gathers recipes from global cuisines, with aspirations for their publication in specialized culinary magazines. An interesting facet of her background is her past participation as a player on the women's soccer team of São Paulo Futebol Clube. In 2019, Brandao made a return to television as a reporter for Desafio ao Galo, a program broadcast on RBTV.
