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Marcella Praddo
Also known as Edilaine de Barros Gonçalves, Marcela Praddo, Marcela Prado, Marcella Prado
Career
Active 1981 – 1993
Biography
About Marcella Praddo
American by nationality, Marcella Praddo began her career in television commercials before rising to fame in Brazil. She competed for Miss State of Rio de Janeiro in 1984 and later for the Garota do Fantastico contest in 1987. Her breakthrough came as the Brazilian Playboy cover of July 1987, followed by two superposters that year. She holds Latin ethnicity and is of average build with black hair, hazel eyes, and natural breasts.
Marcella appeared in comedy TV shows, opening vignettes, and numerous commercials. Her film career peaked with the lead role in the multi-stellar Solidão, Uma História de Amor in 1989. She also worked as a writer. After the death of Ayrton Senna in 1994, she left modeling and returned to her given name, Edilaine. She was married to presenter Fernando Vannucci and businessman Rogério Oliveira. She had a relationship with Senna and took a DNA test for Victoria, but two tests, in 1995 and 1999, were negative.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1981-1993 (started around 14 years old; 12 years active)
- Birthplace
- Brazil
- Ethnicity
- Latin
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Hazel
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Full)
- Nudity (Implied Nudity Only)
- Nudity (Topless Only)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 1k (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
Why did Marcella Praddo retire from modeling?
She abandoned her modeling career after the death of Ayrton Senna in 1994, with whom she had a relationship.
How did Marcella Praddo start her career?
She began in television commercials and later competed in beauty contests before becoming a Playboy cover model.
Did Marcella Praddo appear in films?
Yes, her high point in cinema was as the protagonist in the film Solidão, Uma História de Amor in 1989.
Did you know
- She started her career at age 14 and was active for 12 years, from 1981 to 1993.
- She competed for Miss State of Rio de Janeiro in 1984 and the Garota do Fantastico contest in 1987.
- She returned to her given name, Edilaine, after retiring.
- Her DNA tests in 1995 and 1999 were both negative regarding Ayrton Senna's paternity of Victoria.
- She was married twice, to presenter Fernando Vannucci and businessman Rogério Oliveira.
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