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Brazilian television presenter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Carlos Roberto Massa (born 15 February 1956), better known as Ratinho, is a Brazilian television presenter, businessman, comedian, radio personality, and politician, and being one of the best-known presenters of the Brazilian Television System and father of the Governor of the State of Paraná, Ratinho Júnior.
Ratinho | |
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Federal Deputy | |
In office 1 February 1991 – 31 January 1995 | |
Constituency | Paraná |
Curitiba Municipal Councillor | |
In office 1 January 1989 – 31 December 1991 | |
Jandaia do Sul Municipal Councillor | |
In office 1 January 1977 – 31 December 1988 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Carlos Roberto Massa 15 February 1956 Águas de Lindóia, São Paulo, Brazil |
Political party | National Reconstruction Party (1990–1995) |
Children | Ratinho Júnior |
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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]
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]
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