Juliana Paes

Juliana Couto Paes, born on March 26, 1979, in Rio Bonito, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a Brazilian actress and former model. She gained recognition through her work in telenovelas and modeling, establishing a presence on TV Globo during the late 1990s. Early in her career, she appeared as the maid Rita in "Laços de Família" (2000) and as Karla, a social climber, in "The Clone" (2001). Paes has also performed on stage, notably playing Ulla in a local adaptation of the musical "The Producers."

Throughout her career, she has been acknowledged with awards such as Arte Qualidade Brasil, Best of the Year, Press Trophy, and APCA Trophy for her television performances. Besides her professional achievements, Paes is recognized as a notable figure in Brazilian popular culture, with a strong social media presence, boasting over 30 million Instagram followers as of early 2024.

In her personal life, Juliana Paes married businessman Carlos Eduardo Baptista on September 9, 2008. They have two sons: Pedro, born in 2010, and Antônio, born in 2013, both delivered by cesarean section in Rio de Janeiro. Raised in the Umbanda spiritual tradition, Paes has maintained a lifelong connection to terreiros and spiritual practices, influenced by her grandmother, who was a leader in the community. She has expressed an interest in spiritual literature and a belief in reincarnation.