Klara Castanho Biography: Age, Parents, Net Worth, Movies, Height, TV Shows, Book

Klara Forkas Gonçalez Castanho, professionally known as Klara Castanho, is a talented Brazilian actress, singer, model, and writer who began her career as a child star and has since become a prominent figure in television, film, and streaming platforms.

She first gained recognition for her role as the young villain Rafaela in the telenovela Viver a Vida, earning awards for her performance, and has starred in popular productions like Amor à Vida, De Volta aos 15, and Bom Dia, Verônica.

Known for her versatility across dramatic and comedic roles, Castanho has also ventured into music with early releases and authored a book, Meu Jeito Certo de Fazer Tudo Errado, while using her platform to advocate on social issues.

Profile

• Full Name: Klara Forkas Gonçalez Castanho
• Stage Name: Klara Castanho
• Born: 6 October, 2000
• Age: 0 years old
• Birthplace: Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil
• Nationality: Brazilian
• Occupation: Actress, Singer, Model, And Writer
• Height: 1.53m
• Parents: Cláudio Castanho, and Karla Castanho
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Klara Forkas Gonçalez Castanho was born on October 6, 2000, in Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil, to Cláudio Castanho and Karla Castanho.

She grew up as an only child in a supportive family that encouraged her early entry into modeling and acting.

Her educational background includes local schooling in São Paulo, with expressed interests in fields like law, psychology, journalism, radio and TV, and advertising, though no university degree has been completed or publicly confirmed.

She is of Brazilian ethnicity tied to São Paulo’s vibrant cultural mix, she identifies as Catholic, having undertaken a pilgrimage to the Basílica de Nossa Senhora Aparecida in 2023.

Career

Klara Castanho began her career at nine months old as a model for a fashion catalog, progressing to over 60 commercials by age five.

She made her acting debut in 2006 as Bel in the series Mothern on GNT, followed by her first open TV role as Daniela in Revelação on SBT in 2008.

Her breakthrough arrived in 2009 with the role of Rafaela in Globo’s Viver a Vida, marking her as the network’s first child villain and earning her the Melhor Ator ou Atriz Mirim award in 2010.

This period established her as a promising young talent through guest appearances and early recognition in Brazilian media.

Castanho’s profile rose with key roles in telenovelas like Tonica in Morde & Assopra in 2011, Clara in Amor Eterno Amor in 2012, and Paulinha in Amor à Vida from 2013 to 2014, where she tackled complex emotional arcs.

She expanded into theater with A Aprendiz de Feiticeiro in 2016 and films such as É Fada! that same year, followed by Tudo por um Popstar in 2018.

Notable accomplishments include her 2017 book Meu Jeito Certo de Fazer Tudo Errado, participation in the reality show Popstar in 2018, and a shift to more mature projects like Mal Me Quer in 2019, blending her child star roots with emerging versatility.

Klara Castanho excels in streaming and television with stand out performances as Tetê in Confissões de uma Garota Excluída in 2021, Carol Rocha in De Volta aos 15 from 2022 to 2024, and Ângela Cordeiro in Bom Dia, Verônica during the same span.

Her return to telenovelas as Eugênia in Garota do Momento from 2024 to 2025 highlights her enduring appeal, while upcoming films like Apanhador de Almas reinforce her dramatic range.

Her advocacy for social causes, including speaking out on personal traumas, amplifies her role as an empowering voice in Brazilian entertainment.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @klarafgcastanho
• Facebook Handle: Unknown
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Klara Castanho leads a focused life emphasizing her career and personal growth, with no confirmed romantic partners or children.

In 2022, she revealed being a victim of rape, leading to a pregnancy where she chose adoption for the child, sparking legal actions against privacy violations by media figures and a hospital, resulting in damages awarded in 2024.

Filmography

• Mothern (2006)
• Revelação (2008)
• Viver a Vida (2009)
• Morde & Assopra (2011)
• Amor Eterno Amor (2012)
• Amor à Vida (2013)
• É Fada! (2016)
• Carinha de Anjo (2016)
• Tudo por um Popstar (2018)
• Confissões de uma Garota Excluída (2021)
• De Volta aos 15 (2022)
• Bom Dia, Verônica (2022)
• Garota do Momento (2024)

Net Worth

Klara Castanho has an estimated net worth of $3 million, sourced mainly from her extensive work in telenovelas, Netflix series, film roles, and endorsements built over nearly two decades in the industry.