Artists whose given name is different from their stage name

Although they are known by their stage names, many famous Brazilians have been registered differently. This is because some nicknames manage to attract more attention and “stay on people’s lips”.

This practice, however, became very popular in Brazil. Therefore, many famous people actually have names that we can’t even imagine. With this in mind, we have prepared a list of nicknames that will surprise you.

• Chay suede – Roobertchay Domingues da Rocha Filho;
• Susana Vieira – Sônia Maria Vieira Gonçalves
• Fernanda Montenegro – Arlette Pinheiro Monteiro Torres
• Murder – Leandro Roque de Oliveira
• Marjorie Estiano – Marjorie Dias de Oliveira
• Cazuza – Agenor de Miranda Araújo Neto
• Tony Ramos – Antonio de Carvalho Barbosa
• Xuxa Meneghel – Maria da Graça Meneghel
• Thais Fersoza – Thais Cristina
• Child from Brazil – Bernadete Dinorah de Carvalho Cidade

Source: Terra