Larissa Manoela

Larissa Manoela (born Larissa Manoela Taques Elias Santos on 28 December 2000) is a Brazilian actress, singer, writer and entrepreneur who rose to prominence as a child star and has become one of the most followed audiovisual personalities among teens in Latin America. Born in Guarapuava, Paraná, she is the only daughter of Silvana Taques, an educator of Italian Veneto descent, and Gilberto Elias Santos, a real‑estate consultant with Portuguese roots from Porto. Her career began at the remarkable age of four when a talent scout discovered her in a local supermarket, leading to early modeling work with the Projeto Passarela and commercial appearances that paved the way for her first television role on GNT’s series Mothern at six. The breakthrough came in 2012 with the role of Maria Joaquina in the children’s telenova Carrossel and later as the twin sisters Isabela and Manuela in Cúmplices de um Resgate, performances that cemented her status as a beloved youth icon. In addition to acting, Larissa launched a successful music career in 2012, releasing pop singles and touring both Brazil and the United States, with her debut live album Up! Tour arriving in 2017. She expanded her creative portfolio by publishing two best‑selling books, The Diary of Larissa Manoela (2016) and The World of Larissa Manoela (2017), and by starring in the Netflix film Airplane Mode (2020), where she portrayed a social‑media influencer. Her versatility is further demonstrated through voice‑over work, modeling campaigns, and a business venture that includes a real‑estate investment in Orlando, Florida. In 2023 she married fellow actor André Frambach, adding a new chapter to her personal life while continuing to captivate audiences across television, streaming platforms and live stages.