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Helia Souza
Also known as Fofão, Hélia Rogério de Souza, Hélia Rogério de Souza Pinto, Hélia Souza
- Born
- Mar 10, 1970age 56
- height
- 5'9" (or 175 cm)
- nationality
- Brazilian
Career
Active 1985 – 2015
Biography
About Helia Souza
Helia Souza, known as Fofão, is a retired sportswoman who played volleyball professionally for 30 years. She was born in São Paulo, Brazil, on March 10, 1970, and began her career at around age 15. She competed in five consecutive Summer Olympics for Brazil, starting in 1992.
Her Olympic career included a gold medal in 2008 and bronze medals in 1996 and 2000. She also won gold at the 1999 Pan American Games. She stands 5'9" and weighs 143 lbs. Her nickname, Fofão, comes from her large cheeks, similar to a character on a 1980s Brazilian children's TV show of the same name. She is Brazilian and of mixed-race ethnicity, primarily Black. She is 56 years old.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1985-2015 (started around 15 years old; 30 years active)
- Birthplace
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race (primarily Black)
Body
- Weight
- 143 lbs (or 65 kg)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 156k (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
How many Olympic Games did Helia Souza compete in?
She competed in five consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992.
Why is Helia Souza nicknamed Fofão?
She is called Fofão because of her large cheeks, which resemble a character from a 1980s Brazilian children's TV program named Fofão.
What are Helia Souza's height and weight?
She stands 5'9" and weighs 143 lbs.
Did you know
- Her career lasted 30 years, from 1985 to 2015.
- She won gold medals at both the 2008 Olympics and the 1999 Pan American Games.
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