Elisa Veeck recalls the beginning of her career alongside Silvio: “I owe everything to him”

CNN Brazil anchor Elisa Veeck opened his heart as he recalled the beginnings of his television career, highlighting the fundamental role of Silvio Santos in her professional career. In a moment of nostalgia, Veeck shared memories of her participation in the program ‘Qual é a Música?’ in the 2000s, when, according to her, ‘she had more gums than teeth’.

Born in Canoas, in the metropolitan region of Porto Alegre, Elisa told how her journey on television began unexpectedly. ‘In 1998, I was in the fourth grade of a municipal school. I asked my mother to take me to an audition for an SBT soap opera,’ the presenter revealed. The audition in question was for the soap opera Chiquititas, an Argentine production that was a huge success in Brazil.

From a thousand and two hundred children to a child star

Against all odds, Elisa was selected from over a thousand children to play the character Fran in the soap opera “Chiquititas.” “That was the beginning of my story on television,” she said, excited. The production not only launched her career, but also spawned a series of licensed products, from CDs and dolls to chewing gum stickers and clothing.

Silvio Santos, an iconic figure on Brazilian television, played a crucial role in the beginning of her career. Elisa recalled backstage meetings and the presenter’s special appearances in the soap opera’s shows. ‘Silvio was very affectionate, he always had this very special eye for children’, highlighted Veeck.

The presenter was full of praise when talking about the importance of Silvio Santos in her career: ‘I owe the beginning of my television career to him and I can say with complete certainty that I probably wouldn’t do television or be a television anchor today because of him’. Elisa attributed this opportunity to Silvio’s keen eye for products aimed at children, which dominated SBT’s programming in the 90s.

Elisa Veeck’s story is a testament to the lasting impact that childhood opportunities can have on a professional life. From a child in Canoas participating in a test, she became a respected anchor for CNN Brasil, carrying with her the gratitude and lessons learned from her first steps in television.

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Source: CNN Brasil

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