Silvio Santos
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Covers
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Records
Silvio Santos was the first Brazilian celebrity billionaire, appearing on Forbes' World Billionaires list in 2013. He won nearly 30 Troféu Imprensa awards, more than any other television personality in Brazil. His network SBT became the country's second-largest, a testament to his business acumen. He was awarded the Order of Merit for Communication, Brazil's highest honor in the field. His rags-to-riches story and enduring popularity made him a national icon.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Order of Merit for Communication
Highest honor for communication professionals in Brazil.
First Brazilian Celebrity Billionaire
Only Brazilian celebrity on Forbes' World Billionaires list.
Rankings & Lists
World Billionaires List
Magazine Covers
Forbes
2013-02-19
Brazil's First Ever Celebrity Billionaire
Records & Feats
First Brazilian celebrity billionaire
Only Brazilian celebrity on Forbes' World Billionaires list in 2013.
Longest-running Sunday variety show host
Hosted Programa Silvio Santos from 1963 until his death in 2024.
Most Troféu Imprensa awards won
Won nearly 30 Troféu Imprensa awards, more than any other Brazilian TV personality.