Maria Cerqueira Gomes Biography: Boyfriend, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Parents, TV Shows, Husband

Maria Vieira de Campos Cerqueira Gomes, known professionally as Maria Cerqueira Gomes, is a prominent Portuguese television presenter and model, recognized for her engaging work on TVI’s Você na TV! (2019–2020) and Em Família (2021–2025).

Beginning her career at Porto Canal in 2006, she gained national fame after joining TVI, where she replaced Cristina Ferreira as a morning show host.

Profile

• Full Name: Maria Vieira de Campos Cerqueira Gomes
• Stage Name: Maria Cerqueira Gomes
• Born: 28, May 1983
• Age: 41 years old
• Birthplace: Porto, Portugal
• Nationality: Portuguese
• Occupation: Television Presenter, Model
• Height: 1.78m
• Parents: Manuel Filipe do Canto Moniz Cerqueira Gomes, Marta Cristina de Castelo-Branco Vieira de Campos
• Siblings: 6
• Spouse: None
• Boyfriends: Gonçalo Gomes (ex), António Miguel Cardoso (ex), Cayetano Rivera Ordóñez (ex)
• Children: Francisca Cerqueira Gomes, João Cardoso
• Relationship: Not married
• Net Worth: $5 million and $15 million

Early Life and Education

Maria Vieira de Campos Cerqueira Gomes was born on May 28, 1983, in Porto, Portugal, to Manuel Filipe do Canto Moniz Cerqueira Gomes, a lawyer, and Marta Cristina de Castelo-Branco Vieira de Campos. She grew up in Nevogilde, Porto, with six siblings, though their names are not publicly disclosed.

After completing secondary school, she began studying law, following the family tradition of her father and three siblings, but left the program at 19 after becoming pregnant. While specific details about her formal education are limited, her early modeling work and audition for Porto Canal in 2006 marked her entry into the media industry.

Her ethnicity is Portuguese, and she identifies as Christian.

Career

Maria Cerqueira Gomes began her career in 2000 as a model, walking the runway for designer Miguel Vieira at Portugal Fashion. In 2006, she transitioned to television, debuting on Porto Canal with Porto de Abrigo, a socially focused program highlighting northern Portugal’s solidarity institutions, earning her the nickname “Maria Solidária.”

Over 12 years, she hosted various shows, including Quem te Viu e Quem te Vê, Porto Alive, Grandes Conversas, and Grandes Manhãs, before concluding her tenure with Olá Maria! in 2018, establishing herself as a versatile presenter.

In 2018, Cerqueira Gomes joined TVI, replacing Cristina Ferreira as co-host of the morning talk show Você na TV! alongside Manuel Luís Goucha, debuting in January 2019. She also hosted the sixth season of A Tua Cara Não Me É Estranha in 2019, a talent show that boosted her national profile.

From 2021 to February 2025, she co-hosted Em Família with Ruben Rua, and until January 2024, she alternated with Goucha on Conta-me. Her work on programs like O Amor Acontece (2021) and Casamento Marcado (2023) further showcased her adaptability, while her brief acting roles, such as in Akasha (2001) and Toda a Gente Me Diz Isso (2013), added to her portfolio.

Cerqueira Gomes remains a leading figure at TVI, presenting programs like Em Família and participating in high-profile events, such as a 2025 collaboration with João Patrício, as noted in recent media coverage. Her modeling background continues to influence her career, with appearances in campaigns for L’Oréal Professionnel and covers of magazines like LuxWOMAN.

Her strong social media presence, with over 400,000 Instagram followers, and her reputation for elegance have made her a sought-after ambassador for national and international brands, solidifying her influence in Portuguese media.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @maria_cerqueira_gomes
• Facebook Handle: Maria Cerqueira Gomes

Personal Life

Maria Vieira de Campos Cerqueira Gomes became a mother at 19, giving birth to her daughter Francisca in January 2003, from her relationship with racecar driver Gonçalo Gomes, which lasted 12 years with intermittent breakups; she canceled their planned wedding five days before the event. She later had a son, João, in August 2017, with businessman António Miguel Cardoso, whom she dated from 2014 to 2019.

In 2024 to 2025, she was romantically linked to Spanish bullfighter Cayetano Rivera Ordóñez, though the relationship ended after he reportedly proposed, and she declined. Currently single, she resides in Lisbon, focusing on her children and career, and enjoys a close bond with her daughter, a model, and her son.

She faced public scrutiny in 2025 for receiving negative online messages, to which she responded with surprise, emphasizing her commitment to professionalism.

Filmography

• Akasha (2001)
• Toda a Gente Me Diz Isso (2013)
• Casamento Marcado (2023)

Net Worth

Maria Vieira de Campos Cerqueira Gomes has an estimated net worth of $5 million and $15 million, primarily earned through her extensive career as a television presenter on Porto Canal and TVI, with an average annual salary for presenters around $64,452, though her earnings are likely higher due to her prominence.