Actress Sofia Valverde, known for her leading role in the SBT soap opera ‘As Aventuras de Poliana’, paid an emotional tribute to Silvio Santos in an interview with CNN Brazil . The young artist, who began her career at the station at the age of seven, fondly recalled the ten years she spent working there.
Sofia shared her memories of the iconic presenter: “He would always come by the dressing room before we went in with him, he would come by, he would talk, he always treated me very well.” The actress expressed her gratitude to Silvio Santos for giving her her first opportunity on television.
Memorable moments with Silvio Santos
The actress recalled special moments with the presenter, including her participation in programs and the emotion of receiving a trophy from Silvio. ‘It was a very special day for me, when I went to receive the press trophy, the internet trophy from SBT. I was considered the child actress, I think the best child actress of the year’, said Sofia.
Sofia also highlighted Silvio Santos’ charisma and humility, emphasizing how he was admired by all the station’s employees. ‘There wasn’t a single person who didn’t like Silvio Santos,’ said the actress, remembering how the presenter interacted with everyone, from the artists to the food court employees.
The young actress ended the interview by expressing her affection for the presenter: ‘I love him and everyone who worked with him loves him, because he is a very charismatic person’. Sofia Valverde, who left SBT in 2022, represents a generation of artists who grew up under the tutelage of Silvio Santos, contributing to the presenter’s legacy on Brazilian television.
Source: CNN Brasil
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