Ratinho (TV presenter)
Ratinho | |
|---|---|
 Ratinho in 2020 | |
| Federal Deputy | |
| In office 1 February 1991 – 31 January 1995 | |
| Constituency | Paraná |
| Councillor | |
| In office 1 January 1989 – 31 December 1991 | |
| Constituency | Curitiba |
| Councillor | |
| In office 1 January 1977 – 31 December 1988 | |
| Constituency | Jandaia do Sul |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carlos Roberto Massa 15 February 1956 Águas de Lindóia, Brazil |
| Children | Ratinho Júnior |
| Occupation |
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Carlos Roberto Massa (born 15 February 1956), better known as Ratinho, is a Brazilian television presenter, businessman, comedian, radio personality, and politician.
Biography[edit]
Ratinho was a politician from the late 1970s until the mid-1990s, where he was the Vereador of Curitiba and then Federal Deputy for Paraná where he ran for the Partido da Reconstrução Nacional party.[1] He is the founder and owner of Grupo Massa, which operates in communications, agribusiness, management and brand licensing.[2]
Ratinho began his television career in 1991 as a police reporter on Rede OM.[3] In 1997, he debuted a program called Ratinho Livre. In 1998 he transferred to SBT and hosted the show Programa do Ratinho, which ran until 2006. The show returned in 2009 and he returned to host.[4]
Personal life[edit]
Ratinho's son, Ratinho Júnior is the current governor of the state of Paraná, having won the 2018 election.[5] He is a supporter of the Brazilian football club Palmeiras.[6] He is a staunch supporter of Jair Bolsonaro.[7]
Ratinho became a friend and business partner of singer and digital influencer Metturo and shares events together.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Biografia do(a) Deputado(a) Federal CARLOS ROBERTO MASSA". Portal da Câmara dos Deputados.
- ^ econômico, De Olho nos RuralistasUm observatório jornalístico sobre o agronegócio: seu poder político e; agora!, seus impactos sociais e ambientais Conheça histórias de luta dos povos do campo no boletim De Olho na Resistência É grátis! Inscreva-se (July 20, 2021). "Ratinho, o fazendeiro (I) — Apresentador e família promovem despejos há pelo menos 18 anos".
- ^ "'Não faria mais o que fiz', diz Ratinho sobre começo de carreira no 'Conexão Repórter'". F5. March 13, 2014.
- ^ "Programa do Ratinho sai do ar por tempo indeterminado". April 7, 2006.
- ^ "Ratinho Junior, do PSD, é eleito governador do Paraná" (in Portuguese). G1. October 7, 2018. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
- ^ "UOL Esporte - Fanático pelo Palmeiras, Ratinho visita o clube e lembra pai corintiano". uolesporte.blogosfera.uol.com.br.
- ^ "Apoiador declarado de Bolsonaro, Ratinho está enfrentando crise no SBT". February 24, 2021.
- ^ "Influenciador Metturo participa de evento de moda do apresentador Ratinho". May 11, 2022.