| Maíra Charken | |
| Birth Name: | Maíra Charken Carneiro |
| Birth Date: | 1978 7, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Years Active: | 1999–present |
| Notable Works: | Vera Morgado in Babilônia |
Maíra Charken Carneiro (born July 22, 1978) is a Dutch Brazilian actress, dancer, singer, TV host and comedian.
Maíra Charken was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands. She went to Brazil at the age of two, where she settled with her family in Campinas, in the state of São Paulo.[1]
Formed in Journalism by PUC-Campinas and Dance by Unicamp. It is part of the comedy group Deznecessários and was part of the musical group Blitz. Participated in the reality show Popstars of SBT, being among the finalists. He joined the cast of the telenovela Babilônia, of Rede Globo, playing the delegated Vera Morgado. From March 14, 2016, assumes as new host of the program Video Show instead of Joaquim Lopes replacing Monica Iozzi.[2] In January 26, 2017, Maíra was fired from the broadcaster; in May of the same year, she launched a YouTube channel.[3]
Maíra has a degree in journalism from the Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas (PUC). Married to athlete Renato Antunes since September 2017, and mother of little Gael.
| Year | Title | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Domingão do Faustão | Dancer | |
| 2002 | Popstars | Participant / Finalist | |
| 2006 | Cobras & Lagartos | Mariana Venturini | |
| 2007 | Dance Dance Dance | Sheila de Almeida | |
| A Turma do Didi | Vanessa | ||
| 2008 | Chamas da Vida | Emília Bocardio Villaroeal | |
| 2009 | Louca Família | Anete Perez | |
| 2010 | Louca Família | Maria das Graças Silva (Gracinha) | |
| Os Caras de Pau | Letícia | ||
| 2011 | Malhação | Vera Lúcia Souto (Verinha) | |
| 2015 | Babilônia | Vera Morgado (Delegate Vera)[4] | |
| 2016 | Vídeo Show | TV host |