10+ Brazilian celebrities who, in addition to being talented, are examples of entrepreneurship

The world of celebrities is known for its hype and the large amounts that artists, athletes and presenters usually earn in fees, partnerships and advertising. But have you ever wondered what they do with all that money? Many of them choose to invest their money in smart ventures and ensure a peaceful life, as they know that this universe is full of ups and downs.

O awesome.club went to research and brought you a list of celebrities who have businesses that go well beyond the entertainment world, it’s hard not to be surprised by the empire of some of them!

Coach Bernardo Rezende, or as he is widely known as Bernardinho, achieved great achievements at the head of the men’s volleyball team, and his success is also repeated in the business world. In addition to traveling the world with his lectures, he is also a partner of eduK (online course platform), the largest network of gyms in Latin America (Bodytech Group) and the restaurant Delirio Tropical in Rio de Janeiro.

Actress Giovanna Antonelli has a range of diversified businesses in the area of ​​aesthetics and beauty, such as the Giolaser franchise, in addition to being a partner of Reynaldo Gianecchini at the Pomar Orgânico restaurant. She even has partnerships with lines of nail polish, handbags and glasses that bear her name.

Very involved with environmental causes, actor Marcos Palmeira decided to unite business with pleasure a long time ago and created Vale das Palmeiras, a brand that produces and sells organic products. The actor even had a store in Leblon for a few years, but recently closed it to focus on delivering organic products and supplying supermarkets.

Ronaldo Fenômeno, as he is known, is now also successful off the pitch. From 2011 to 2016, he headed 9ine, the sports marketing company that managed Neymar’s career. He currently owns Octagon Brasil, which also works with marketing and takes care of the image of names like Gabriel Jesus, among others. Ronaldo is still the biggest shareholder in second-tier European club Real Valladolid and plans to still manage to take them to the top flight.

Xuxa, the eternal queen of the little ones and a reference in entertainment, owns two franchises, Casa X (party space and children’s buffet) and Espaçolaser (depilation clinic).

The global has a temakeria in Ipanema, in Rio de Janeiro, which, although it opened just over a year ago, is already a success.

In addition to the numerous sponsorships that Gabriel Medina receives, he created the Institute that bears his name and which aims to train new talents for surfing. In addition, the young Brazilian surfer also surfs the business wave, owning the Champ Maresias condominium, a restaurant and convenience stores.

Juliana Paes is currently on the air as the protagonist in the telenovela, from 21h, The owner of the piece🇧🇷 In the plot, her character has a network of cakes. And, in real life, the actress also works her business side with her salon network Espaço Juliana Paes, with units in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, a line of underwear and also perfumes.

The most successful model in the world and who has already signed profitable partnerships with some brands, launched a book talking about her life experiences and today has her own brand of lingerie and also natural cosmetics.

Ana Hickmann is now considered one of the great businesswomen in the country. It reconciles a daily television program (the Nowadays, on Rede Record) with the management of its franchise network of stores, and with a wide range of licensed products that bear its name, such as glasses, nail polish, hair dryer, yogurt, etc. Some say she has more than 400 million reais in products on the market.

In 1997, singer Ivete Sangalo created the company Caco de Telha, responsible for managing her career and that of other artists, as well as holding events, among other things. For this, she demanded that the family members specialize in the area of ​​​​show business so that they could help her manage the business. In 2013, the company underwent a makeover and changed its name to IESSI Music Entertainment. Ivete still has many licensed products in her name.

Luciano Huck owns Joá Investimentos, which encourages original businesses that bring something positive to the world. Huck’s fund has stakes in more than 20 companies, including gyms, the Porta dos Fundos group and even the company responsible for operating bike sharing in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

Bruno Gagliasso and Giovanna Ewbank earn a lot from advertising. And they are examples of success as entrepreneurs too! Together, they are partners in more than 10 businesses, which include restaurants, MMA, hamburgers, a beauty salon, a startup and an inn. Gagliasso has even become a reference when it comes to entrepreneurship.

The young singer started her career in music with a lot of effort and investing all the salary she earned in her internship to make it happen. She was responsible for managing her own career until very recently and her entrepreneurial vision, in addition to leading her to absolute success in the entertainment business, led her to give a lecture on entrepreneurship at Harvard.

Even with all the success in their careers, these celebrities did not settle down and went in search of new possibilities and new goals that would enable not only their professional growth, but also their personal one.

It’s always time to take a risk and do something that, more than the financial return, leaves you fulfilled. What have you been doing again in your life? Share with us!