Juliana Salimeni, also known as Juju, is a renowned fitness model, TV personality, and social-media sensation hailing from Brazil. With her breakthrough role as a reporter on the TV show ‘Panic on TV’ in 2008, Juju quickly captured the hearts of viewers across the country. Her popularity soared as she became the lead presenter of ‘Panic Delivery’ and graced the covers of prestigious magazines like ‘Playboy.’ Garnering the title of “Sexiest Woman in the World” by ‘VIP’ magazine, Juju’s collaboration with top fitness brands further propelled her into celebrity status in Brazil. With a massive fan following on social media, including over 12 million followers on her official ‘Instagram’ account, Juju continues to captivate audiences through her engaging content, such as her appearance in the video ‘Tour Pela Clinica Salimeni’ on her ‘YouTube’ channel.
Quick Facts
- Age: 37 Years
- Family: Spouse/Ex-: Felipe Franco (m. 2015), mother: Dora Salimeni
- Models
- Brazilian Women
- Height: 5’7″ (170 cm)
Childhood & Early Life
Juju Salimeni was born on September 24, 1986, in São Paulo, Brazil. She was raised by her mother Dora Salimeni. During her school years, Juju participated in various sports, including gymnastics, soccer, and volleyball. She attended the Fátima Toledo School and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Despite her interest in sports and her lean physique, Juju was not satisfied with her appearance. She began tracking her calorie intake and regularly going to the gym. She looked up to fitness models like Larissa Reis and aspired to achieve their level of success. Juju started her training in 2001 and has been dedicated to fitness ever since. In 2008, she got her big break when she became a TV reporter for the show Panic on TV.
Career
After working as a reporter for a few years, Juju was given the opportunity to present a show called Panic Delivery in 2010. This role helped her gain prominence as a TV personality and increased her popularity in Brazil. She also appeared in other TV shows such as Who Arrives First? (2010) and Legendary (2011-2016). Juju’s success led her to grace the covers of various magazines, including Playboy, and she was named the “Sexiest Woman in the World” by VIP magazine. She also became a representative for international fitness brands and supplements and started inspiring others through social media. Her Instagram account has gained over 12 million followers. In 2018, she joined the team of reporters for the Brazilian TV network Rede Bandeirantes and appears on The Sports Show.
Personal Life
Juju met bodybuilder Felipe Franco when she hired him as her personal trainer. They were in a relationship for 10 years before getting married on September 25, 2015. However, after two years of marriage, they announced that their relationship was not working out as they had hoped and decided to break up amicably. Despite the breakup, they maintained a cordial relationship and remained connected professionally. After some time, Juju and Felipe Franco decided to give their marriage another chance and posted a photograph together, indicating that they were back together. Juju follows a strict diet and consumes six meals a day, carefully weighing her food to track her calorie intake. She avoids fast food.