In 2026, well-known names from television, music, reality shows and the internet decided to take the popularity they gained among the public to the polls, running for positions such as federal and state deputy. Among the famous candidates are journalists, presenters, actors, ex-BBBs, an ex-paquita and personalities who became known for memes and viral content.
From actors to ex-Paquitas: The famous candidates who will contest the elections
In 2026, well-known names from television, music, reality shows and the internet decided to take the popularity they gained among the public to the polls, running for positions such as federal and state deputy. Among the famous candidates...
Journalist and presenter Rachel Sheherazade gained national attention in 2011, when a comment about carnival made waves on the internet. That same year, she was invited by Silvio Santos to join the SBT Brasil bench, where she remained until 2020.
- After participating in A Fazenda, in 2023, she started to command entertainment attractions at Record.
- [Caption]© Reproduction - Facebook Also in the running for the Chamber are Geraldo Luís, who led programs such as Balanço Geral, Geraldo Brasil and Domingo Show, and Antonia Fontenelle, who...
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Journalist and presenter Rachel Sheherazade gained national attention in 2011, when a comment about carnival made waves on the internet. That same year, she was invited by Silvio Santos to join the SBT Brasil bench, where she remained until 2020. After participating in A Fazenda, in 2023, she started to command entertainment attractions at Record. Now, she is running for federal deputy for São Paulo for the PSD.
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Also in the running for the Chamber are Geraldo Luís, who led programs such as Balanço Geral, Geraldo Brasil and Domingo Show, and Antonia Fontenelle, who is trying again for a seat. In 2022, she received 30,975 votes for the Republicans in Rio, but was not elected. In March 2025, his political rights were suspended after a definitive conviction for slander, defamation and insult against Felipe Neto. In April 2026, the Electoral Court reestablished their rights. In the same month, she joined the PSDB.
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Sikêra Júnior, a member of the Republicans since June, debuts as a candidate for federal deputy for São Paulo. José Luiz Datena is also running for a seat in the state. In 2024, when he ran for Mayor of São Paulo, he was marked by the episode in which he hit Pablo Marçal with a chair during a debate.
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Silvia Abravanel, second daughter of Silvio Santos, also debuts at the polls for the PSD, after leaving Sábado Animado. In Rio de Janeiro, José de Abreu, Humberto Martins and former paquita Andréa Sorvetão are also running for the Chamber. Sorvetão competes for Christian Democracy, the same party as her husband, singer Conrado, candidate for state deputy.
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From reality to Congress
Among the former BBBs are Jean Wyllys, who was a federal deputy for Rio and is trying to return, now for São Paulo; Adrilles Jorge, councilor of São Paulo; Matteus Amaral, BBB 24 finalist; Gyselle Soares, runner-up of BBB 8; and Vivian Amorim, runner-up of BBB 17, candidate for state deputy for Amazonas.
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Val Marchiori, known for the reality show Mulheres Ricas, is competing for a position in São Paulo. Paulo Angelito, known for participating in Airport: Area Restricted, competes for Rio.
Fame on the internet
Inês Brasil debuts as a candidate for state deputy for Rio de Janeiro for the PSB. Manoel Gomes, known as “Caneta Azul”, announced his candidacy for federal deputy for São Paulo for Avante. MC Darlan, author of parodies linked to Vasco, also announced that he intends to run for a position as federal deputy for Rio de Janeiro with the PSB.
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