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Deborah SeccoBrazilian actress
Date of Birth: 26.11.1979
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Deborah Secco - A Brazilian Actress
Deborah Secco is a renowned Brazilian actress and is considered one of the most famous Brazilians in the world, second only to Dilma Rousseff. Unlike Rousseff, Secco gained fame not through politics but through her acting career. She has become a star in several major national and international television projects.

Early Life
Deborah Secco was born into a middle-class family. Her father, Ricardo Secco, was a mathematics teacher, and her mother, Sílvia Regina Fialho, was a homemaker. She grew up with two siblings, her brother Ricardo and her sister Barbara.

At the age of 8, Secco appeared in her first television project, a commercial. She then went on to land roles in the television series "Brincando de Era uma Vez" at the age of 10, and in her first soap opera, "Mico Preto," at the age of 11.

Acting Career
In 1999, Secco starred in the Brazilian telenovela "Suave Veneno." She also made her debut as a model for the 24th anniversary issue of the popular Brazilian magazine "Playboy."
In 2000, Secco played her first villainous role as Iris in the telenovela "Laços de Família." The following year, she portrayed the protagonist Cecília in the Brazilian soap opera "A Padroeira."
Secco embraced another villainous role in 2002, playing the comical and clumsy vampire Lara in the telenovela "O Beijo do Vampiro." Despite her evil nature, Lara became a beloved character among viewers and helped elevate Secco's popularity. She even graced the cover of another "Playboy" issue.
In 2003, Secco joined the cast of the project "Celebridade," where she played the fame-obsessed Darlene Sampaio. In 2005, she landed her first major role in an American project, portraying Sol, an undocumented immigrant seeking success in the United States.
In 2010, Secco took on the lead role of Alice in the series "As Cariocas," where her character was known for seeking intense experiences. The following year, she played an ex-prostitute in the project "Bruna Surfistinha." In 2011, Secco portrayed Natalie Lamour, a comedic character in the series "Insensato Coração," a role that garnered praise from Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff.
By this time, Secco had established herself as one of Brazil's most popular actresses, consistently ranking high in internet ratings. Her talent and the success of her shows propelled her to second place in popularity, only surpassed by Rousseff.
Personal Life
In 1997, Secco met director Rogério Gomes, and they later married. However, their marriage was short-lived, and they divorced in 2001. In 2007, Secco began dating football player Roger Galera Flores. They moved in together a few months into their relationship and got married on June 6, 2009, in a secret ceremony in Rio de Janeiro. Unfortunately, this marriage also ended in separation in 2010. They eventually reunited, but in April 2013, they separated again amicably and by mutual agreement.
Legal Issues
More recently, Secco found herself at the center of a scandal involving her complicated relationship with the law and the national financial system. According to the national political magazine "Veja," in 2013, Secco owed the national treasury more than 158,000 Brazilian reals. She was accused of embezzlement, illegal enrichment, and administrative offenses. Her family members, including her parents and brothers, were also fined a total of 446,445 reals. The investigation revealed that Secco and her relatives were involved in a complex scheme of embezzling funds through public funds, artistic organizations, and personal accounts.
On March 24, 2013, Judge Alexandre de Carvalho Mesquita issued a sentence, which included a fine and additional penalties such as the loss of political rights, a ban on government contracts, and the cancellation of tax privileges. However, Secco still had the option to appeal the verdict.