Clara Moneke Biography: Parents, Boyfriend, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Age, Ethnicity

Clara Moneke (Clara Onyinyechukwu Mariano Moneke) is a Brazilian actress and model who became known with her role as Kate in the telenovela Vai na Fé.

Her portrayal of a young woman from the periphery of Rio de Janeiro resonated with audiences and brought her rapid visibility in Brazil’s television landscape.

Prior to that, she had appeared in smaller projects and film roles, but Vai na Fé served as a breakthrough.

Profile

• Full name: Clara Onyinyechukwu Mariano Moneke
• Date of birth: December 16, 1998
• Age: 27 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: São Paulo, Brazil
• State of origin: São Paulo (Brazil)
• Nationality: Brazilian (also holds Nigerian descent)
• Profession: Actress, model
• Parents: Mother – Marilene Pereira Mariano (deceased 2020); Father – a Nigerian father
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Ethnicity: Mixed (Brazilian mother, Nigerian father)
• Net worth: R$5 million

Early Life and Education

Clara Onyinyechukwu Mariano Moneke is now 27 years old. She was born on December 16, 1998, in São Paulo, Brazil. At about age four, she moved with her family to the Campo Grande neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro’s west zone.

Her mother, Marilene Pereira Mariano, passed away in 2020 due to a stroke. She was raised within a bicultural identity, with a Brazilian mother and a Nigerian father, and has spoken of reclaiming Nigerian ancestry.

She began studying theater at age seven and later trained in costume design and clowning. In 2017, she enrolled in a Hospitality faculty at the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (in Seropédica) while balancing artistic work.

Personal Life

Clara Moneke tends to keep her private relationships out of the spotlight, and there is no record of marriage, divorce, or extramarital affairs at this time.

Career

Clara Moneke’s journey began early, with theater training from childhood. Over time, she expanded into modeling and acting, honing skills in costume design and performance art.

Her first notable screen opportunity came in 2022 when she participated in the Prime Video series Amar é para os Fortes after being discovered via Instagram casting invitation from singer Marcelo D2.

Around the same time, she appeared in the film Eu Sou Maria. She then moved into telenovelas: in Vai na Fé (2023), she played Kate Cristina Ramos (also nicknamed “Katelícia” or “Kátia“), a role that significantly increased her visibility. Her success in that role led to an invitation to reprise Kate in Encantado’s.

She has also acted in more recent television productions, including No Rancho Fundo and is slated to appear as Leona “Léo” Larissa da Silva Senna in Dona de Mim (2025) per announcements.

On film, she featured in Nosso Sonho (as Vanessa) and Ritmo de Natal and continued work with Eu Sou Maria.

Awards

• 2023 — Prêmio ArteBlitz de Novela, Best New Actress (jury vote) (won)
• 2023 — Prêmio ArteBlitz de Novela, Best New Actress (popular vote) (won)
• 2023 — Prêmio Geração Glamour, New Actress (nominated/won)

Net Worth

Clara Moneke is estimated at R$5 million. Given her rising status and roles in both film and television, her income would stem from acting contracts, modeling, endorsements, and related projects.

Social Media

• Instagram: @claramoneke
• YouTube: Match O Papo

Filmography

• Amar é Para os Fortes
• Vai na Fé
• Encantado’s
• No Rancho Fundo
• Dona de Mim
• Arcanjo Renegado
• Nosso Sonho
• Ritmo de Natal
• Eu Sou Maria