Career
Active 2017 – present
Biography
About Lea Maria
Lea Maria is a German comedian and influencer who found her audience in Brazil. Born in Fulda, Hesse, she moved to São Paulo to study anthropology at the University of São Paulo (USP), but comedy soon took over. Known by the nickname "Alemã de Cria," she built a following by turning her expat experiences into humor. Her material covers Brazilian culture, the quirks of the Portuguese language, and the everyday culture shocks she encountered. She has performed solo shows across Brazil and internationally, including spectacles named "Alemã de Cria" and "Alemalandra." Her self-deprecating humor about her accent, paired with a genuine embrace of Brazilian slang and warmth, resonates widely. Her Instagram following has grown to 1.7 million, where her sketches frequently go viral.
Lea's career took a serious turn in early 2023 when she reported domestic abuse by her former husband and creative partner, fellow comedian Juliano Gaspar. The separation drew intense media coverage. She has also used her platform to defend Brazil against international misconceptions, notably criticizing European politicians who made derogatory remarks about the country. She has faced occasional internet controversies over past comedic sketches, yet remains a respected voice in Brazilian entertainment.
Lea is 30 years old, a straight, Caucasian German with blonde hair and blue eyes. She has a total of six tattoos: three on her left arm, two on her right arm, and one on her back. She also has a nose piercing and both ears pierced. Since starting in 2017, she has been active for about nine years. Her humor is quick, her observations are sharp, and her connection to Brazil is both professional and personal.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2017-present (started around 20 years old; 9 years active)
- Birthplace
- Fulda, Hesse, Germany
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Tattoos
- 3 on her left arm and 2 on her right arm, 1 on her back.
- Piercings
- 1 in the Nose and both ears
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 1.7m (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Lea Maria become famous in Brazil?
Lea moved to São Paulo to study anthropology at USP, but turned to comedy. Sharing her expat perspective on Brazilian culture and language, she gained a massive following and now has 1.7 million Instagram followers.
What is the meaning behind her nickname 'Alemã de Cria'?
The nickname combines "Alemã" (German) with "de Cria" (a Brazilian slang term often associated with being raised in the community), and it also became the name of her solo show.
What happened with her former husband Juliano Gaspar?
In early 2023, Lea reported domestic physical and psychological abuse by her former husband and creative partner, Juliano Gaspar, which led to their separation and significant media attention.
Does Lea Maria have tattoos and piercings?
Yes, she has six tattoos total: three on her left arm, two on her right arm, and one on her back. She also has a nose piercing and both ears pierced.
Did you know
- Despite being German, she built her career in Brazil, where she is known for her observations on Brazilian culture and language.
- She studied anthropology at the University of São Paulo before turning to comedy full-time.
- Her stage name "Alemã de Cria" also titles one of her solo shows, along with "Alemalandra."
- She has publicly defended Brazil against European politicians' derogatory remarks.
- As of 2026, her Instagram following stands at 1.7 million.
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