Flávia Alessandra is a Brazilian actress, television presenter, and entrepreneur best known for her versatile roles in Rede Globo telenovelas spanning more than three decades.
Flávia Alessandra Martins da Costa was born on June 7, 1974, in Arraial do Cabo (or Rio de Janeiro, according to some records), in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As of 2026, she is 52 years old. Her nationality is Brazilian, and she also holds Portuguese citizenship through her paternal grandfather. Her zodiac sign is Gemini.
She is the youngest of three siblings. Her mother, Raquel (Rachel) de Melo Martins da Costa, was a geography teacher, and her father, Hélio Lima da Costa, was a Brazilian Navy commander. She has an older sister named Keila and an older brother named Hélio Júnior.
Flávia Alessandra began her professional career at age 15. In 1989 she won a talent contest on Domingão do Faustão, beating out future stars Adriana Esteves and Gabriela Duarte, which led to her debut role as Tânia in the telenovela Top Model.
She gained wider recognition in the late 1990s with roles such as Dorothy in A Indomada (1997). Her first major 9 p.m. protagonist role came in 2001 as Lívia in Porto dos Milagres, a character she later revisited in O Beijo do Vampiro (2002). Other standout performances include the villainous Cristina in Alma Gêmea (2005), Dafne in Caras & Bocas (2009), Naomi in Morde & Assopra (2011), and Sandra in Êta Mundo Bom! (2016) and its sequel Êta Mundo Melhor!.
In recent years she has continued working in high-profile Globo productions, including Salve-se Quem Puder (2020) and the 2026 novela Quem Ama Cuida, in which she plays Fábia. She has also hosted the reality series Ilha da Tentação: Brasil (Temptation Island Brazil) and appeared in films and specials. Beyond acting, she is involved in entrepreneurship, including beauty salons and aesthetic clinics, and co-founded Agência Family with her husband to manage their careers and business interests.
Flavia Alessandra Husband
Flávia was previously married to actor and director Marcos Paulo from 1992 (or 1997 according to some records) until their divorce in 2002. They have one daughter, Giulia Costa (born February 23/25, 2000), who is also an actress and content creator known as “Jujuba.”
Since October 14, 2006, she has been married to presenter, actor, and businessman Otaviano Costa. The couple has a daughter, Olívia Costa (born October 5, 2010). The family lives in a high-end residence in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. Flávia and her husband maintain a public yet balanced family life, often sharing fitness routines, travel, and collaborative projects. She and daughter Giulia also co-host the podcast Pé no Sofá.
Social Media Presence
Flávia Alessandra is active on Instagram under the handle @flaviaalessandra, where she has approximately 12 million followers. She shares content related to her acting projects, family life, fitness, business activities, and collaborations.
FAQs
How old is Flávia Alessandra?
She was born on June 7, 1974, and is 52 years old
Who is Flávia Alessandra married to?
She has been married to Otaviano Costa since 2006. She was previously married to Marcos Paulo.
Does Flávia Alessandra have children?
Yes, she has two daughters: Giulia Costa (born 2000) and Olívia Costa (born 2010).
What is Flávia Alessandra’s height?
She is 1.67 m (approximately 5 feet 5.75 inches) tall.
