Sasha Meneghel

Sasha Meneghel Szafir Figueiredo is a Brazilian model, actress, and former competitive volleyball player. As the only child of legendary TV host Xuxa Meneghel, her 1998 birth was famously broadcast on national news, but she has built her own career in fashion and entertainment. She has modeled for Dolce & Gabbana, Arezzo, and Coca-Cola Jeans, and graced the covers of Vogue Brazil and ELLE Brazil. On screen, she appeared in the telenovela Amor à Vida and the film Fala Sério, Mãe! Off the runway, she was a standout athlete, training with Brazil's U-19 volleyball team and competing in state athletics. Now in her late twenties, she balances modeling work with a quiet family life, married to João Figueiredo since 2021. She also participated in the Fashinnovation event, discussing her background and Parsons studies. Her social media presence keeps her connected to fans and brands, and she is involved in philanthropy supporting NGOs focused on education and environmental causes.[edit]

Sasha grew up in Rio de Janeiro under an intense media glare, her mother Xuxa was Brazil's most beloved children's host, and her father Luciano Szafir was a well-known actor and businessman. At age seven she started modeling, but her first passion was sports. She joined the volleyball team at Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, one of Brazil's top athletic clubs, and trained hard enough to catch the attention of the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation. In 2011, she was invited to train with the national U-19 team, a rare honor for a teenager. She also competed in the Rio de Janeiro state athletics championship in 2016, showing real versatility as an athlete. When she wasn't on the court, she appeared in her mother's video series Xuxa Só Para Baixinhos starting in 2003, including Xuxa Só Para Baixinhos 4 and Xuxa Só Para Baixinhos 5 in 2003-2004. After high school, she moved to New York City to study at Parsons School of Design, where she refined her sense of fashion and creative direction before launching her professional modeling career. Her height is 1.74 m (5 ft 8½ in to 5 ft 9 in), with blonde hair and light brown eyes.[edit]

Sasha's first major film role came in 2009 with Xuxa em O Mistério de Feiurinha, directed by Tizuka Yamasaki. She made her telenovela debut in Amor à Vida, one of Globo's prime-time soap operas. Modeling quickly became her main focus: she signed with Way Model Management and walked campaigns for Arezzo, Dolce & Gabbana, and Coca-Cola Jeans. Her magazine covers include Vogue Brazil and ELLE Brazil, establishing her as a fashion figure in her own right. In 2016 she starred in the comedy film Fala Sério, Mãe! She continues to work in fashion and has participated in events like Fashinnovation, discussing her Parsons background and the evolution of her career. Though she stepped back from the spotlight in recent years, her social media presence keeps her connected to fans and brands. She has not won any major awards, but her consistent work in modeling and acting since childhood has built a solid career.[edit]

Sasha is known for her clean, sophisticated style, a blend of high-fashion elegance and Brazilian beach-girl ease. She is often described as reserved and down-to-earth, a contrast to her mother's larger-than-life persona. On Instagram, she shares polished fashion shots and glimpses of her daily life, cultivating a curated but authentic presence. Fans admire her for stepping out of Xuxa's shadow and building a career on her own terms, whether on the runway, the volleyball court, or the screen. She is also involved in philanthropy, supporting NGOs focused on education and environmental causes. Her unique sense of style and her quote 'I am a fish that learned to fly' capture her independent spirit.[edit]

Sasha Meneghel commands a following defined by quiet reverence rather than chaotic mobilization. Her audience, numbering in the millions across Instagram and TikTok, engages through polished fashion content and support for her Mondepars clothing line rather than organized campaigns or named fan clubs. There is no official fandom name to rally behind; instead, her supporters act as a dispersed community drawn to her transition from elite athlete to high-fashion icon. The cultural mythology surrounding her remains anchored in the singular historical event of her birth being broadcast on Jornal Nacional, a moment that cemented her status before she ever stepped onto a runway. While she graces front rows at Milan Fashion Week alongside global stars, her public narrative avoids the viral disruptions typical of pop culture legends. Instead, her fame rests on a steady, sophisticated presence that balances Brazilian beach-girl ease with international elegance. iFANN has evaluated this profile against global metrics of media coverage and consumption signals. Sasha Meneghel does not currently hold a placement in the published rankings (Global Top 1,000 or a Top-100 scope list). This evaluation reflects her stature as a significant cultural figure without crossing into the tier of mass-mobilized superstardom where crowds shut down streets or fan rituals dominate headlines.[edit]

Born in 1998, Sasha Meneghel Szafir Figueiredo made history when Jornal Nacional broadcast her first moments of life, an event dubbed the most documented birth in Brazilian history. Standing at 1.74 meters tall with a Leo zodiac sign, she carries a life path number of 8. Before her fashion career took flight, she was a standout athlete training with Brazil's U-19 national volleyball team in 2011 and competing for Flamengo. She later studied at Parsons School of Design in New York City. A defining moment of her personal resilience occurred in October 2022 when she lost R$ 1.2 million to a fraud scheme known as the 'Sheik of Bitcoins,' a story frequently cited in Brazilian media as a lesson in digital security. In June 2025, she delivered an emotional performance at a family event that moved her mother Xuxa and guests to tears, creating a viral moment of genuine connection. Fans often recall her quote, 'I am a fish that learned to fly,' which captures her transition from the court to the runway. Her mother's past relationships with football legend Pelé and Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna remain part of the broader family lore surrounding her lineage. Recent industry attention highlights her role as a front-row fixture at major fashion weeks, including the Fendi Spring 2023 show in Milan, where she sat among global elites like Chiara Ferragni.[edit]

Sasha is the only child of Xuxa Meneghel, Brazil's iconic children's TV host, and Luciano Szafir, an actor and entrepreneur. Her parents separated in 2002 but remained close co-parents. She grew up surrounded by her mother's entertainment empire but also had a relatively grounded upbringing in Rio. Sasha has spoken warmly about her family's support for her modeling and athletic pursuits. Her mother's notable past relationships include football legend Pelé (1981–1986), Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna (1988–1990), and current partner Junno Andrade (2012–present). Sasha was born on July 28, 1998, in Rio de Janeiro, making her a Leo.[edit]

Sasha is closely associated with her mother, TV host Xuxa Meneghel, and her father, actor Luciano Szafir. Her husband, João Figueiredo, is a businessman. She has been rumored to have dated actor Bruno Montaleone. [edit]

Sasha's first publicly known relationship was with actor Bruno Montaleone, rumored in 2023, though details remain scarce. In 2021, she married João Figueiredo, a businessman, in a private ceremony on May 14. The couple has been together since before the wedding and remains married as of 2026. They have no children. Before João, Sasha kept her romantic life largely out of the spotlight. Her spouse, João Figueiredo, is a businessman, and they live in Rio de Janeiro.[edit]

Per iFANN's editorial analysis, Sasha Meneghel's net worth stands at $5 Million as of 2026. This figure reflects her steady income from high-profile modeling contracts with Dolce & Gabbana, Arezzo, and Coca-Cola Jeans, alongside her acting roles in productions like Amor à Vida and the film Fala Sério, Mãe!. Her financial portfolio also benefits from her role as creative director of her own brand, Mondepars, which launched a physical store in São Paulo in late 2024. While she has not publicly disclosed specific earnings, her consistent presence in the Brazilian entertainment industry since childhood has established a robust economic foundation. The estimate accounts for her independent success while acknowledging the significant family wealth associated with her mother, Xuxa Meneghel.[edit]