Marlene Mattos: who is and where is the former manager of Xuxa Meneghel

Marlene Mattos: who is and where is the former manager of Xuxa Meneghel


The former manager of Rainha dos Baixinhos has had a troubled partnership with the presenter for many years

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With the debut of Xuxa, the documentaryon Globoplay, last Thursday 13, the name of Marlene Matt has again gained prominence in the media, social networks and conversation circles. The professional and friendly relationship between Xuxa and Marlene it lasted 19 years, and ended in hurt feelings, an exchange of accusations, and even a police report.

If you haven’t seen the documentary or want to know who it is Marlene Matt this text is for you Follow below!

Who is Marlene Mattos?

Marlene Matt is a producer, television director and entrepreneur born on April 27, 1950 in São José de Ribamar, Maranhão. She rose to prominence in the 80s and 90s for producing, directing and managing Xuxa Meneghel.

In an interview given to Additional newspaper, in 2012, the entrepreneur and director, known for her discretion, revealed some details about her personal life. The daughter of a seamstress and a truck driver, she said she arrived in Rio de Janeiro with only her clothes on. She has carried out various activities in the city, from volunteering collecting blood from the population to take the yellow fever test, to teaching, to joining TV Globo as a typist.

The next job Xuxa it brought him prestige and fortune. According to a report published by Folha de São Pauloas of January 2003, Marlene was, at the time, the owner of an estimated net worth of US$20 million, approximately A$95.9 million at the current exchange rate.

Their professional collaboration lasted 19 years. Marlene commanded the children’s attractions starring Xuxa, such as the Xou da Xuxa, Xuxa Park AND Planet Xuxa. She also managed to direct the Plus you (2001) at the station. The relationship was also friendship. So much that Xuxa chose Marlene Mattos as the godmother of her only daughter, sashaborn July 28, 1998.

What happened to Xuxa and Marlene Mattos?

Marlene Matt he knew Xuxa in 1983, when the two were working at TV Manchete, and their friendship turned into a professional partnership. At Globo, she continued to direct, produce and direct Xuxa. Success did queen of babies a national and international icon, having also presented programs in the United States, Argentina and Spain.

The professional separation took place in 2002, but it was not amicable. Gossip, hurt feelings, and even police reports marked the years that followed. Marlene and Xuxa they met again only during the recording of the blonde’s documentary for Globoplay. They have gone almost 20 years without any contact.

In several interviews, Xuxa criticized Marlene. In 2021, for example, she even claimed that she had seen her freedom restricted and that she felt “stolen, deceived, used and manipulated” by the former entrepreneur. Marlene then filed a complaint against the presenter for slander. Months later, the Public Prosecutor closed the case.

Where’s Marlene Mattos?

Marlene Matt he left TV Globo in 2004, after 19 years on the channel. She has also worked on other stations such as Band, SBT, Rede TV! and Record, going through several projects, but has not achieved the same success compared to his collaboration with Xuxa.

In 2003, Marlene opened a talent agency and started managing celebrities like the champ of ‘BBB 1’, Kléber Bambam; volleyball players Virna and Leila, among others. He also managed the E+ cable channel and managed an agritourism in Sergipe in 2017.

What is Xuxa documentary

Xuxa, the documentary its first episode aired July 13 on Globoplay. The production has five episodes, which will be released weekly, every Thursday, starting at 6pm.

Source: Terra

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