The paquitas da Xuxa marked the programs commanded by the Queen of the Shorts in the 80s and 90s. See how they are today!
Dream of many girls throughout Brazil, the paquitas marked the programs commanded by Xuxa Meneghel in the 80s and 90s. In addition to films, records and tours, the paquitas made history and collect (to this day) several fans clubs.
First, they worked with the ‘Queen of the Shorts’ at the Criança Club program, on TV Manchete, in 1984. Then they participated in Xou da Xuxa, which was absolute success and aired 1986 to 1992. Then the attraction gave way to Xuxa Park. Again, the paquitas were present. From the years 1993 to 2001.
A lot of time has passed and they have changed. So, was curious to know how are 30 cheestas from Xuxa that most marked the programs? Check out next.
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Ana Paula Almeida (Pituxita Bonequinha)
Currently 43 years old, Ana Paula Almeida earns his living as an eyebrowing and digital influencer. Recently, the former parishia joined the faculty of biomedicine to improve in the profession. In addition, in April Ana Paula released her first book, entitled ‘Pituxita Boninha – Minha Vida de Paquita, where she tells stories of this brilliant phase.
Ana Paula Guimarães (Catuxa)
Ana Paula Guimarães, 48, left the group in 1995. At first, she tried to enter the musical career alongside Bianca Rinaldi and Roberta Cipriani, but the career did not take off. The former company also worked as an actress in soap operas of TV Globo and, currently, is a director of tv at emisorra.
Andréa Veiga (Paca)
At 52, the first paquita to work with Xuxa, Andréa Veiga, remains in the artistic field. After leaving the Children’s Club program in 1988, Andréa posed for Playboy. He then worked at TV Record, where he hosted Painting Sete. Throughout his career, he has gone through radio and film. Currently, she defines himself on social networks as an actress, journalist, presenter and singer.
Andréa Sorvetão (Xiquita Sovetão)
One of the most famous paquitas of the time, Andréa Sorvetão is now 48 years old. She became a paquita in 1986 and, after leaving the show, posed for Playboy magazine (1995). Together with Renato Aragão, Xuxa’s former paquita worked in the humorous Os Trapalhões. Currently, the blonde works as an actress, influencer and singer. In addition, Andréa has a children’s gospel project and is still married to singer Conrado.
Andrezza Cruz (Dezza)
Andrezza Cruz, now 43 years old, shared the stage with Xuxa between 1995 and 1999. Now, she works as a TV director at Globo, she owns a dance academy in Caxias (RJ) and has a son, named Lucas.
Bárbara Borges (Babunitona)
First of all, the debut of Bárbara Borges on TV was like a paquita da Xuxa, when she was 16. Soon after his participation, the famous ‘Babunitona’ graduated in Performing Arts. Then he did theater and participated in soap operas on TV Globo. The 43-year-old beauty posed for Playboy twice, once in 2005 and the other in 2009. Finally, Bárbara is an actress, mother of two, Martim Ben and Theo Bem and is married to businessman Pedro Delfino. In 2019, it fought a battle against alcoholism.
Bianca Rinaldi (Xiquita Bibi)
Bianca Rinaldi was 15 years old when she became one of xuxa’s paquitas. Currently 47 years old, Rinaldi collects several works as an actress, especially in Record. However, the artist also shone on the little screen of Globo and SBT. Married to the cultural producer Eduardo Menga, she has two daughters; Beatriz and Sophia.
Caren Lima (Chaveirinho)
Caren Lima was part of Xuxa’s new generation of paquitas, the New Generation, which worked for four years. She graduated in journalism and distanced herself from the spotlight.
Cátia Paganote (Isuxa)
While an assistant to Xuxa, Cátia recorded two albums and participated in the films Crystal Moon and Summer Dream. He currently works as an influencer and is 45 years old.
Daiane Almond (Docinho)
Daiane was next to the Queen of the Shorts until 2002. She continued on Globo for many years, where she was part of the Ballet of Faustão and was a teacher of Dança dos Famosos twice. Currently, Daiane is in a new phase. She is dedicated to motherhood, studies personal development and works with e-commerce.
Diane Dantas (Lady Di)
Diane worked as a paquita for three years (1995-1998) and left the group to dedicate himself to the law course. She also completely walked away from the television. Today, the eternal Lady Di works as a tax attorney.
Flávia Fernandes (Pquitita Pluft)
Flávia Fernandes, now 45, was Paquita who did the most tests until she got the job. In 1990 she got the spot and even recorded an album with the group a year later. Currently, the blonde works as a lawyer and is no longer active on social networks.
Gabriella Ferreira (Perua)
Paquita Perua was at the side of the presenter Xuxa from 1999 to 2002. He later left the stages and moved away from the spotlight. Finally, Gabriella got married and had a son, Valentine. Now she works as a producer at TV Globo and is also a makeup artist.
Gisele Delaia (Cinturinha de Pilão)
Since she ceased to be a paquita, Gisele Delaia has completely changed her life. She currently lives in Canada with her husband and the couple of children, Thor and Diana. However, she still works in the artistic field, working as a model and actress. In addition, the famous Pilão Cinturinha has an online store of handmade handmade products and a website in which it gives tips of motherhood, travel and exercises.
Graziella Schmitt (Grazi Modelão)
While much of the Paquitas of Xuxa moved away from the networks and public life, Grazie Schmitt dedicated herself to her acting career. Shortly after the end of her contract, in 2000 she participated in the series Sandy & Junior. He then obtained several other roles, including in an international production. The brunette is 41 years old and is the mother of two girls.
Heloísa Morgado (Paquita 2)
First of all, Heloísa Morgado was called Paquita 2 because, at the time, Xuxa still did not name his stage assistants. She left the post even before she was one year old at the Children’s Club. Now, Morgado works as a social media entrepreneur.
Joana Mineiro (Jô)
Like Caren Lima, Joana Mineiro was part of the team of paquitas da Geração 2000. After his departure from TV Globo, Jô graduated in journalism. Currently she also shares her life on social networks, where she gives tips on food, fashion and travel.
Juliana Baroni (Catuxa Jujuba)
Juliana Baroni left the stages of Xuxa in 1995, when there was an exchange of assistants. Subsequently, she began her acting career and did not stop to this day. Baroni has acted in several Globo soap operas and is also a producer and screenwriter. It is currently on the air in the JáDeuCERTO Webseries.
Julieta Cardinali (Pakita Argentina)
At 44, Juliet is a film and television actress. Occasionally, his career on screen began with El Xou da Xuxa, Argentine version of the Brazilian program presented by Rainha dos Baixinhos. Finally, the two worked together for two years (1991-1993).
Lana Rhodes (Cabritinha)
Lana Rhodes was 6 years with Xuxa (2000-2006), part of the cast of Paquitas da Geração 2000. During this period, he made Xuxa Park, Planeta Xuxa and also participated in the Xuxa special 20 years. Shortly after, he participated in the idols program as a candidate. Then Rhodes did several works as an actress on TV Record. He later returned to TV Globo, where he acted in the soap opera Rock Story (2016) and in the miniseries If I close my eyes now (2019). Finally, his last role in the station was in the soap opera No Tempos do Imperador (2021).
Letícia Barros (Lelé)
After working for 4 years (1999-2002) on TV Globo as paquita, Letícia Barros has abandoned his career as an artist. She currently holds a degree in Psychology and works as an HR Analyst in a French multinational located in Rio de Janeiro.
Letícia Spiller (Pituxa Pastel)
At 48, Leticia Spiller is one of the most successful former Facebooks of all. After working with Xuxa for 4 years (1889-1992), Spiller did Trapalhões and became engaged in her acting career. However, in 2021 he had his contract with the station closed. Now, the eternal Pituxa Pastel will work with Globo per work. With 4.3 million followers on Instagram, it is still a hit on TV and on the web.
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Louise Wischermann (German)
Louise Wischermann was part of the 1st Generation of Paquitas and worked with Xuxa until 1989. Then the well-known German Pituxa went to Alemanhã, where she devoted herself to studies of Performing Arts. Shortly after, as an actress, she acted in German, Canadian and Brazilian television productions. In the meantime, Louise was afflicted by multiple sclerosis. Now 48, the former team is a businesswoman and has a website and a program to talk about the disease.
Monique Alfradique (Nique)
In the same way that Letícia Spiller, Monique Alfradique also played several works on TV after being part of the Generation 2000 of Paquitas da Xuxa. Alfradique also worked as a reporter. Currently, she is 36 years old and has 2 million followers on Instagram. Her last appearance as an actress was in the novel A Dona do Pedaço (2019). Finally, she presented the Master of Sabor program in 2020.
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Priscilla Couto (Catuxita Top Model)
The eternal Catuxita Top Model entered the TV to be one of the paquitas at only 9 years and stayed until 17. In the meantime, he made the films Moon of Crystal and Dream Summer, in addition to having recorded two albums with the group. Despite this, Priscilla eventually moved away from the art world and became a lawyer. However, from 2005 to 2019 she traveled around Brazil with other former fakitas singing songs of the group.
Roberta Cipriani (Xiquitita surfista)
At the age of 45, Roberta Cipriani became a paquita at 11, when she was invited by the presenter Xuxa herself to be part of the group. In addition to being a stage assistant, Cipriani also shot Brazil singing and dancing alongside the Queen of the Shorts. Soon after he ceased to be paquita, studied theater, followed an artistic career and made three novels. However, he gave up in the middle and graduated in journalism.
Stephanie Lourenço (Teté)
A member of the group of paquitas da Geração 2000, Stephanie followed an acting career and also majored in journalism. On her Instagram account, she shares with her more than 4,000 followers her artistic works and also talks about veganism.
Tatiana Maranhão (Pquita Loura)
As a result of her great friendship with Xuxa, Tatiana Maranhão became an advisor to the presenter and works with her to this day. Now 44, she is married and has two children.
Thalita Ribeiro (Tathá)
Who was also part of Generation 2000 was Thalita Ribeiro, now 33 years old. After her departure from the group, she wrote several works as an actress on TV Globo, including alongside Renato Aragão, in the humorous A Turma do Didi. Afterwards, Thalita graduated in journalism. In addition, she also even performed the TV Globinho. She is currently married to the actor, Patrick de Oliveira.
Vanessa Melo (Flashdance)
Like most of the paquitas, Vanessa Melo became a journalist. She was part of the 3rd generation of stage assistants of Xuxa and left office after 3 years.
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Source: CENA POP
