What is his real name? Silvio Santos explained its true meaning

What is his real name? Silvio Santos explained its true meaning


36 years before his death, Silvio Santos commented on the meaning of his real name; check it out!

With the death of the greatest icon of Brazilian TV, which occurred on Saturday 17th, many curiosities about the artist have come to light. Among these, the real name of Silvio Santo.




The famous man was born on December 12, 1930 in Rio de Janeiro. Silvio was a Sagittarius and the son of Jewish immigrants. His baptismal name was Mr. Abravanelfrom the name of the paternal grandfather Dom Isaac Abravanel.

In turn, the communicator’s grandfather was a very important figure in the financial area of ​​Spain and Portugal in the 15th century. However, in an interview, Silvio commented that upon his arrival in Brazil, his grandfather changed his name to Gentlemanwhy the title “Sun” it has not been used in the country.

“Here in Brazil there is no Dom. The title that my ancestors earned in the year 1400 and how many. Dom Isaac Abravanel was one of those who gave the money for Columbus to come and discover America, so they told my father that Dom is freshness and he said Senor, Senor means Dom Abravanel”Silvio Santos then explained.

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