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Daniela Escobar Duncan (born 16 January 1969) is a Brazilian actress, television presenter and voice actress.
Key Information
Biography
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Escobar was born in São Borja, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil At the age of ten, she moved with her family to Porto Alegre, Brazil. Her father Joao Carlos Escobar is a corporate lawyer and author, and her mother Lucia Iara Tatsch, an English teacher. Escobar's ancestry includes German, Austrian, and Portuguese.
Career
[edit]Escobar began her acting career in Rio de Janeiro at the age of 19 years old. In 1990 she made the transition from stage to television.
From 1994 to 2015 she was contracted to star in a myriad of prime time popular television shows for TV Globo Brasil appearing in more than 25 TV Series as well as a series of independent movies. She starred in the film Diário de um Novo Mundo.[1] Her most memorable performance was in O Clone novel 2001, where she played a mother who suffers and struggles to regain the trust of her daughter, a drug addict.[2][3] In 2005 she participated in the América soap opera.[4]
In 2010, Escobar went back to theater, along with actor Daniel de Oliveira in the controversial drama 400 Contra 1 - Uma História do Crime Organizado, a story about the rise of criminal organization Commando Vermelho. The film is directed by Caco Souza.[5]
In 2011, Escobar made a cameo in the final chapters of the novel Ti Ti Ti Daguilene as the mother of Stefany's character, Sophie Charlotte.[6][7]
She can currently be seen on TV in the novel 18h, A Vida da Gente, where she plays Suzana, foster mother of the character Alice, played by actress Sthefany Brito.[8][9]
In 2013, will novel Flor do Caribe, playing the biologist Natália.[10] In 2017, Escobar signed with RecordTV to play Ângela in the Apocalipse.[11]
Since 2014 Escobar serves as a juror on the International Emmy Awards committee.[citation needed]
Personal life
[edit]Escobar married Brazilian Film and Television director Jayme Monjardim. They have a son, André Matarazzo,[12][13] who is an actor. Monjardim and Escobar divorced in 2003.[14] Escobar subsequently married businessman Marcelo Woellner in 2009, but divorced later in 2010.[15] In 2017 Escobar became a vegetarian and has since become a health coach, graduating from the "Health Coach Institute of Chicago".[citation needed]
Currently, Escobar lives in Los Angeles, California.[citation needed]
Filmography
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Television
[edit]| Year | Film | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Você Decide | Patrícia | Episode: "Tabu" |
| 1994 | A Madona de Cedro | Laura | |
| Tropicaliente | Berenice | ||
| 1995 | A Idade da Loba | Gaby | |
| 1996 | Anjo de Mim | Teresa | |
| 1997 | Você Decide | Episode: "O Sósia" | |
| 1998 | Laura | Episode: "Laura" | |
| 1999 | Chiquinha Gonzaga | Amália | |
| 2000 | Você Decide | Marlene | Episode: "Mania de Casar" |
| Aquarela do Brasil | Bella Landau | ||
| Superbonita | Presenter | 2000–2005 | |
| 2001 | Brava Gente | Lucila | Episode: "A Sonata" |
| O Clone | Maysa Ferraz | ||
| 2003 | A Casa das Sete Mulheres | Perpétua | |
| Kubanacan | Vanda | Episodes: "May 27–29, 2003" | |
| 2004 | Um Só Coração | Soledad | |
| A Diarista | Sofia | Episode: "Aquele com a Volta da Sósia" | |
| 2005 | América | Irene Villa Nova | |
| Dança dos Famosos 1 | Participant | Domingão do Faustão's reality show | |
| 2006 | A Diarista | Sônia | Episode: "Aquele do Papagaio" |
| 2007 | O Segredo da Princesa Lili | Yrvana | Special year-end |
| 2008 | Dicas de um Sedutor | Olívia | Episode: "Amor Não Tem Idade" |
| 2011 | Ti Ti Ti | Daguilene Oliveira / Pâmela | Special participation |
| A Vida da Gente | Suzana Ybarra Moraes | ||
| 2013 | Flor do Caribe | Natália Fonseca | |
| 2015 | Amor secreto | Irene Gutiérrez Vielma | Brazilian voice dubbing |
| 2016 | A Garota da Moto | Bernarda Sales de Albuquerque | Season 1 |
| 2017 | Apocalipse | Ângela Menezes |
Films
[edit]| Year | Film | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Ritinha | Ritinha | Short film[16] |
| 2004 | Vida de Menina | Carolina | |
| 2005 | Jogo Subterrâneo | Tânia | |
| Diário de um Novo Mundo | Dona Maria | ||
| 2006 | O Dono do Mar | Camborina | |
| 2010 | 400 Contra 1 - Uma História do Crime Organizado | Teresa | |
| 2016 | Cold | Britney[17] | |
| Another Forever | Alice[18] | ||
| 2017 | Erase Me | Helena (voice) | Short film |
| Finding Josef[19] | |||
| Diminuta | Dra. Anne[20] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Diário de um Novo Mundo" [New World Diary]. Cineclick (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved December 21, 2011.
- ^ "O Clone: a novela brasileira que foi sucesso em todo o mundo" [The Clone: the Brazilian soap opera that was successful worldwide]. M de Mulher (in Brazilian Portuguese). Abril.com. January 11, 2011. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "O Clone" [The Clone] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo.com. Archived from the original on July 11, 2012. Retrieved November 29, 2011.
- ^ "América - Irene" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo.com. Archived from the original on August 17, 2019. Retrieved December 21, 2011.
- ^ "Daniela Escobar fica loira e engorda 8 quilos para fazer filme" [Daniela Escobar turns blonde and puts on 8 pounds to make a movie] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL. August 4, 2010. Retrieved December 21, 2011.
- ^ Oliveira, Fernando (January 31, 2011). "Exclusivo: Daniela Escobar entra em 'Ti Ti Ti' como Daguilene, a mãe de Stefany" [Exclusive: Daniela Escobar enters 'Ti Ti Ti' as Daguilene, Stefany's mother] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved December 16, 2011.
- ^ Ferreira, Leonardo (February 28, 2011). "'Ti ti ti': Daniela Escobar será a mãe de Stéfany" ['Ti ti ti': Daniela Escobar will be Stéfany's mother]. Extra Online (in Brazilian Portuguese).
- ^ "Saiba quem é quem na novela "A Vida da Gente"" [Find out who's who in the soap opera 'A Vida Da Gente']. OsPaparazzi (in Brazilian Portuguese). September 8, 2011.
- ^ "A Vida da Gente: Sthefany Brito grava com Fernanda Vasconcellos 'grávida'" [A Vida da Gente: Sthefany Brito records with Fernanda Vasconcellos 'pregnant']. Globo.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). August 19, 2011.
- ^ "Flor do Caribe: Bruno Gissoni fará par romântico com Daniela Escobar" [Flor do Caribe: Bruno Gissoni will make a romantic couple with Daniela Escobar]. Globo.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). January 20, 2013. Retrieved February 26, 2013.
- ^ "Escalada para "Apocalipse", Daniela Escobar fica de fora de "A Garota da Moto"" [Climbing to "Apocalipse", Daniela Escobar misses out on "The Motorcycle Girl"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). August 28, 2017. Archived from the original on August 16, 2023. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
- ^ Tecidio, Luciana (April 3, 2020). "André Matarazzo, de 'Malhação', revela que decidiu ser ator a partir de uma cena impactante da mãe" [André Matarazzo, from 'Malhação', reveals that he decided to be an actor from an impactful scene of his mother]. Gshow (in Brazilian Portuguese). Rio de Janeiro. Retrieved May 23, 2020 – via globo.com.
- ^ Bourroul, Deatriz. "André Matarazzo: "Quero ser ator para sempre"" [André Matarazzo: "I want to be an actor forever"]. Quem (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved May 23, 2020 – via globo.com.
- ^ Botelho, Renan (March 6, 2010). "Daniela Escobar deseja felicidades ao ex Jayme Monjardim" [Daniela Escobar wishes happiness to ex Jayme Monjardim]. O Fuxico (in Brazilian Portuguese). Terra Networks. Archived from the original on May 13, 2012. Retrieved December 15, 2011.
- ^ Rito, Regina (November 16, 2010). "Daniela Escobar sobre fim do casamento: "a culpa foi toda minha"" [Daniela Escobar on end of marriage: "it was all my fault"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Rio de Janeiro.
- ^ "FILMOGRAFIA - RITINHA" [Filmography - Ritinha] (in Portuguese). February 9, 2016. Archived from the original on February 9, 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- ^ "Cold" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved October 28, 2020 – via www.interfilmes.com.
- ^ Hopewell, John (August 13, 2015). "Zapata, Escobar, Moreno Team for Butterflies (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
- ^ "Elenco : Finding Josef" [Cast:Finding Josef]. findingjosef.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Diminuta" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved October 28, 2020 – via AdoroCinema.
- 15 It's about my personal life, and what is in there is a product of low level gossip and must be removed immediately.
Not true. I was never married to that person in my personal life.
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Early life and background
Family and ancestry
Daniela Escobar was born on January 16, 1969, in São Borja, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.[13] She is the daughter of João Carlos Escobar, a lawyer and author, and Lúcia Iara Tatsch, an English teacher.[14][15] Escobar's ancestry includes German and Portuguese on her mother's side, and Jewish and Spanish on her father's side.[11] She has four siblings: Alexandre Escobar, Ana Beatriz Escobar, Giovana Escobar, and João Carlos Escobar.[16]Upbringing in Brazil
Daniela Escobar was born on January 16, 1969, in the small town of São Borja, located in the rural interior of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Her early childhood there was marked by a burgeoning interest in the performing arts, sparked by visits to the local Cinema Presidente, the town's only movie theater. Escobar later recalled imagining herself on screen during these viewings, questioning her own identity and dreaming of embodying other lives through acting.[17][18] At the age of ten, Escobar relocated with her parents to Porto Alegre, the bustling capital of Rio Grande do Sul, representing a significant shift from the quiet rural life of São Borja to an urban environment with greater access to cultural opportunities. This move deepened her passion for the arts, as the city's vibrant media and entertainment scene provided new avenues for exploration during her pre-teen and adolescent years. Her father, João Carlos Escobar, had served as mayor of São Borja when she was six, offering a glimpse into a family environment connected to public life in the region.[17][19] During her adolescence in southern Brazil, Escobar engaged with creative pursuits that foreshadowed her future career, including reading influential works like The Diary of Anne Frank at age ten, which inspired her to begin keeping personal diaries about her emotions and dreams. She also experienced her first romance in Porto Alegre, contributing to the personal growth amid these transitional years. School activities in the area reinforced her artistic inclinations, though she would later pursue formal studies in communication at the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul starting at age sixteen, which she abandoned shortly thereafter to pursue acting.[17][19]Professional career
Television and telenovela roles
Daniela Escobar transitioned to television in 1994, shortly after beginning her acting career on stage in 1989 at the age of 20. Her debut came in the Rede Globo miniseries A Madona de Cedro as Laura, marking the start of a prolific run in Brazilian broadcasting. From 1994 to 2015, Escobar was under exclusive contract with Rede Globo, where she appeared in over 25 television productions, including series and telenovelas, often portraying complex supporting characters that evolved into more central roles over time. Early appearances, such as in Anjo de Mim (1996–1997) as Teresa, established her in ensemble casts, while later works showcased her versatility in dramatic narratives. This progression from secondary to prominent parts, particularly in prime-time soaps, contributed to her rising prominence in Brazilian media.[13][20] Among her standout telenovela roles was Maysa Ferraz in O Clone (2001), a culturally resonant production that depicted cultural clashes and personal turmoil, significantly elevating her visibility and fanbase across Brazil. She followed with Irene Villa Nova in América (2005), a character entangled in themes of immigration and family dynamics. Escobar's portrayal of Suzana Ybarra Moraes in A Vida da Gente (2011) highlighted maternal complexities in a story of resilience and relationships, while as Natália Fonseca in Flor do Caribe (2013), she embodied a strong-willed biologist in an adventure-driven plot. Her later major television roles include Ângela Menezes in the RecordTV biblical series Apocalipse (2017) and Lia in Gênesis (2021), shifting networks but maintaining her focus on emotionally layered performances. Escobar also made a notable cameo as Daguilene Oliveira (Pâmela) in the final episodes of Ti Ti Ti (2011). These roles underscored her impact on Brazilian telenovela storytelling, blending drama with social commentary to solidify her reputation.[21][22][23][24]Film and other acting work
Escobar began her acting career in theater in 1989, debuting in the production Os XII Trabalhos de Hércules in Rio de Janeiro. She continued with key roles in 1994, including Entre Amigas and an adaptation of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.[5] These early stage performances laid the foundation for her transition to screen acting, with her television success later providing opportunities in cinema.[13] In film, Escobar gained recognition for her role as Dona Maria in the historical drama Diário de um Novo Mundo (2005), directed by Paulo Nascimento, which depicted the perilous Atlantic voyage of Portuguese immigrants to Brazil in the 18th century. She portrayed Tereza in 400 Contra 1: Uma História do Crime Organizado (2010), a crime thriller based on the real-life Comando Vermelho gang in Rio de Janeiro's favelas, directed by Caco Souza. Escobar has also contributed to voice acting, primarily dubbing Latin American telenovelas for Brazilian and international audiences. Notable credits include Agustina Graciani in Somos Família (2014), Irene Gutiérrez in Amor Secreto (2015–2016), and Malena Corona Sotillo de Miranda in Coração Traído (2015–2016), all performed in Los Angeles where she resides.[2][25] Following 2017, Escobar appeared in the independent drama Finding Josef (2018), directed by Moises Menezes, playing a supporting role in a story about a Polish man searching for his missing brother in Brazil. She later appeared in Destinos Opostos (2022) as Clara and Quarta Feira de Cinzas (2025) as Catarina.[26][27][28]Presenting, voice acting, and later pursuits
Following her acting career, Escobar transitioned into television presenting, hosting the lifestyle program Superbonita on GNT, a channel under the Globo network, from 2000 to 2005.[29] As the program's longest-serving host, she covered topics such as beauty, wellness, and women's experiences, including the debut episode themed "É bom ter 40 anos?" which explored aging and self-acceptance.[29] Escobar also pursued voice acting, relocating to Los Angeles in 2005 where she specialized in dubbing Latin American telenovelas from Spanish to Portuguese and English.[2] By 2016, she had completed dubs for four full series, each comprising around 150 episodes, alongside voice-over work for various media projects.[2] Her contributions extended to over eight Latin novels in total, leveraging her bilingual skills to bridge international content for Brazilian and U.S. audiences.[30] In her later pursuits, Escobar became a certified health coach around 2020, specializing in anti-inflammatory nutrition for individuals with chronic conditions and weight management issues.[6] She has since offered coaching services focused on preventive wellness and integrative practices, drawing from her personal experiences to guide clients toward sustainable health changes.[6] Escobar expanded into authorship with her 2024 book Change: Detachment, Patience, and Forgiveness, co-edited by Ana Silvani, which chronicles her journey toward veganism and mindfulness as pathways to personal transformation.[31] The work provides practical insights into detaching from unhealthy patterns, embracing patience in recovery, and fostering forgiveness, while critiquing the food industry's impact on well-being.[32] It serves as a wellness guide, emphasizing intuition and positive change for readers navigating life's challenges.[33] In 2024, Escobar appeared at the Beverly Hills Film Festival as an author, participating in the WeBook Authors Panel to discuss her book and broader themes of reinvention.[34] She has also contributed columns to Brazilian media, including Revista Aurora, where her 2025 pieces address body acceptance, the boundaries between fatphobia and public health, and the quiet effects of modern excesses on well-being.[35] These writings, in sections like Beleza & Bem-Estar and Comportamento, blend personal narratives with advocacy for mindful living.[6]Personal life
Marriages and relationships
Daniela Escobar married Brazilian television director Jayme Monjardim in 1995, with whom she shared a professional and personal partnership in the entertainment industry. The couple welcomed their son, André Matarazzo, in 1998; André has since established himself as an actor, appearing in productions such as the telenovela Malhação: Viva a Diferença (2019). Escobar and Monjardim divorced in 2003 after eight years of marriage.[36][37] In 2009, Escobar began a relationship with businessman Marcelo Woellner, leading to their marriage later that year. The union was celebrated with ceremonies in Turkey and Brazil, but it ended in divorce after approximately one year.[38][36] Following her second divorce, Escobar has kept her romantic life private, with no publicly reported relationships as of 2025. She maintains a close bond with her son André, who has described his parents' careers as a positive influence and stimulus for his own entry into acting, rather than a source of pressure. Escobar has expressed support for André's professional choices, noting his early interest in performing and comedic talent.[39][40][41]Health advocacy and lifestyle changes
Following a misdiagnosis of intestinal cancer in the late 2010s, which was later determined to be erroneous, Escobar adopted vegetarianism as a foundational element of her wellness regimen, later transitioning to a fully vegan lifestyle to prioritize natural, fresh, and anti-inflammatory foods that support healing and vitality.[39] This shift emphasized behavior modification and preventive nutrition, leading her to train as a health coach focused on integrative approaches to habit change and functional wellness. As a vocal advocate, Escobar promotes body acceptance and challenges fatphobia, addressing these issues in her public writings on personal health and societal pressures, including columns for Revista Aurora in 2024 and 2025 that explore broader public health themes like intuitive eating and emotional well-being.[6] Her efforts extend to educating on the benefits of plant-based diets for reducing inflammation and fostering long-term health equity, drawing from her own experiences to encourage sustainable lifestyle adjustments. Escobar's relocation to Los Angeles in 2005 marked a pivotal turning point, immersing her in a diverse cultural and wellness-oriented environment that facilitated her professional pivot from acting to health advocacy and amplified her commitment to holistic living.[42] This move, supported by her family, aligned with her evolving priorities toward preventive medicine and self-empowerment. In her 2024 book Change, Escobar weaves these personal transformations into broader reflections on detachment, patience, and intuitive healing, highlighting veganism's role in navigating the food industry's challenges and reclaiming bodily autonomy.[43]Works
Filmography
Daniela Escobar's acting credits span television series, primarily telenovelas produced by Rede Globo, and feature films.Television
| Year(s) | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Vamp | Attendant |
| 1992–2000 | Você Decide | Various characters |
| 1994 | Tropicaliente | Berenice |
| 1994 | A Madona de Cedro | Laura |
| 1995–1996 | A Idade da Loba | Gabriela "Gaby" Graciano |
| 1996–1997 | Anjo de Mim | Teresa |
| 1999 | Chiquinha Gonzaga | Amália |
| 2000 | Aquarela do Brasil | Bella Landau |
| 2001 | Brava Gente | Lucila |
| 2001–2002 | O Clone | Maysa Ferraz[13] |
| 2003 | Kubanacan | Vanda[13] |
| 2003 | A Casa das Sete Mulheres | Perpétua |
| 2004 | Um Só Coração | Soledad |
| 2004–2006 | A Diarista | Various characters |
| 2005 | América | Irene Villa Nova |
| 2000–2005 | Superbonita | Herself (host) |
| 2007 | O Segredo da Princesa Lili | Yrvana |
| 2008 | Dicas de um Sedutor | Olívia |
| 2011 | Ti Ti Ti | Daguilene "Pamela" Oliveira |
| 2011–2012 | A Vida da Gente | Suzana Ybarra Moraes |
| 2013 | Flor do Caribe | Natália Fonseca |
| 2016–2019 | A Garota da Moto | Bernarda Sales de Albuquerque |
| 2017–2018 | Apocalipse | Ângela Menezes[44] |
| 2021 | Gênesis | Lia[44] |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Ritinha | Ritinha |
| 2003 | Vida de Menina | Carolina[13] |
| 2005 | Diário de um Novo Mundo | Dona Maria |
| 2005 | Jogo Subterrâneo | Tânia |
| 2006 | O Dono do Mar | Camborina |
| 2010 | 400 Contra 1: Uma História do Crime Organizado | Teresa[45] |
| 2016 | Finding Josef | Cast member |
| 2016 | Diminuta | Dra. Anne[44] |
| 2016 | Cold | Britney |
| 2016 | Another Forever | Alice[13] |
| 2023 | Destinos Opostos | Clara[44] |
| 2025 | Quarta-Feira de Cinzas | Catarina[28] |
Books
- Escobar, Daniela. Change: Detachment, Patience, and Forgiveness. WeBook Publishing, 2024. This self-published work delves into themes of personal transformation, mindfulness, veganism, and empowerment for healthier living.[12][46]
- Escobar, Daniela. Change: Desapego, Paciência e Perdão: Confiando na Nossa Intuição e Poder de Cura para Controlarmos a Nossa Saúde (Portuguese edition). WeBook Publishing, 2025. This edition expands on the original's focus on intuitive healing and health control through detachment and forgiveness.[47]