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Former TV Fama host Janaína Barbosa dies at 48
Brazilian actress and former TV Fama host Janaína Barbosa has died at 48.
She died on Tuesday, November 3, and her death was confirmed by her former husband, TV presenter Otávio Mesquita.
Her cause of death has not been disclosed.
Barbosa became widely known in Brazil in the early 2000s, hosting RedeTV!’s TV Fama alongside Nelson Rubens.
She also acted in the 2008 TV Globo series Casos e Acasos and worked in theatre and samba.
In 2010, she married businessman Felipe Faria, and they had two children.
She had been away from the public eye in recent years and spent more time with her family.
No further details about her death or any next steps have been announced.
Janaína Barbosa, a former TV Fama host and actress, died at 48 on Tuesday, November 3.
Her death was confirmed on Wednesday by former husband and presenter Otávio Mesquita.
The cause of death was not disclosed.
Barbosa became known in the early 2000s as a host of RedeTV!’s TV Fama alongside Nelson Rubens.
She also acted in the 2008 TV Globo series Casos e Acasos.
- Who
- Janaína Barbosa, a former TV Fama host and actress.
- What
- She died at 48. Her cause of death was not disclosed.
- When
- Tuesday, November 3. Her death was confirmed on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated. The cause of death was not disclosed.
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Barbosa gained recognition as a host of TV Fama alongside Nelson Rubens.
Barbosa appeared in the TV Globo series Casos e Acasos.
Barbosa married businessman Felipe Faria; they had two children.
Barbosa died at age 48.
Mesquita confirmed her death to Quem.
- Age
- 48
- TV program
- TV Fama on RedeTV!
- Co-host
- Nelson Rubens
- Acting role
- Casos e Acasos, 2008
- Children
- Bernardo and Frederico
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What people are saying
I learned yesterday that she had died, but I don’t know why
I deeply regret what happened to Janaína, whom I respect! I send her a big hug! May God receive her with eternal care
So many beautiful memories of her that I keep in my heart. A lovely girl who always radiated light and warmth wherever she went. May God look after her and comfort the hearts of her children, friends and family
My God. What happened... I knew Janaína a long time ago. A lovely girl, full of life and dreams. How sad. Rest in peace!