Maíra Charken

Maíra Charken Carneiro (born July 22, 1978) is a Dutch Brazilian actress, dancer, singer, TV host and comedian.

Biography
Maíra Charken was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands. She went to Brazil at the age of two, where she settled with her family in Campinas, in the state of São Paulo.

Formed in Journalism by PUC-Campinas and Dance by Unicamp. It is part of the comedy group  Deznecessários  and was part of the musical group Blitz. Participated in the reality show Popstars of SBT, being among the finalists. He joined the cast of the telenovela Babilônia, of Rede Globo, playing the delegated Vera Morgado. From March 14, 2016, assumes as new host of the program Video Show instead of Joaquim Lopes replacing Monica Iozzi. In January 26, 2017, Maíra was fired from the broadcaster; in May of the same year, she launched a YouTube channel.

Maíra has a degree in journalism from the Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas (PUC). Married to athlete Renato Antunes since September 2017, and mother of little Gael.

Movies

 * 2003 - Retratos da Vida (short film)
 * 2009 - Drinks Desejos Desvios (short film)

Theater

 * 2001 - O Abobalhado
 * 2004 - Evita Perón como Evita
 * 2004 - Gatas Manhosas
 * 2005 - O Manipulador
 * 2005 - Sabor a Mi
 * 2005 - Gardel
 * 2007 - O Homem Ideal
 * 2007 - O Musical dos Musicais
 * 2008 - Nós Amamos
 * 2014 - Elis a Musical

Others

 * Interview on Hebe of Hebe Camargo
 * Participation on Teleton, of SBT
 * Fixed comedy group cast Deznecessários
 * Stand-Up in People&Arts channel
 * Interview on Radiofobia podcast