Leo Dias Biography: Net Worth, Age, Wife, Career, Controversy, Books, Awards, Instagram

Leo Dias, whose full name is Leonardo Antônio Lima Dias, is a Brazilian journalist, presenter, and columnist best known for his work covering celebrities, gossip, and entertainment.

He rose to prominence through his bold columns in O Dia and his blog “Pronto, falei!”, and later became widely known on television for his appearances on programs like Fofocalizando.

Over time, he has built a strong presence in digital media, founded his own portal, and expanded into independent broadcasting, making him one of the most talked-about names in Brazil’s entertainment journalism scene.

Profile

• Full name: Leonardo Antônio Lima Dias
• Date of birth: May 7, 1975
• Age: 50 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• State of origin: Rio de Janeiro
• Nationality: Brazilian
• Profession: Journalist, presenter, columnist
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Net worth: $2 million

Early Life and education

Leonardo Antônio Lima Dias was born on May 7, 1975, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is 50 years old. He completed his journalism training in 1996.

He began his professional career in journalism in the mid-1990s, with early work at the magazine Amiga and contributions to other publications such as Contigo and Chiques & Famosos.

Personal Life

Leo Dias has been openly gay since he was sixteen years old. He has in interviews mentioned having had relationships with several men in the artistic world, though because many of them are not publicly out, he has chosen not to name them.

He has spoken about struggles with addiction: he has revealed that he used cocaine beginning in 2001 (during a period when he lived in Australia), and in earlier years had used ecstasy and cannabis.

Career

After completing journalism training in 1996, Leo Dias worked for a number of print and entertainment media outlets. Early in his career he contributed to the newspaper Extra and to magazines such as Contigo, Amiga, and Chiques & Famosos.

He also ran the blog “Pronto, falei!” on Yahoo! Brasil. Later he became a columnist for O Dia, a role which helped establish his image in celebrity journalism.

On television, Dias first worked as a reporter for the program Muito+, hosted by Adriane Galisteu. He then moved to the entertainment show TV Fama on RedeTV! where he remained from 2013 to 2016. He joined SBT’s Fofocalizando (formerly called Fofocando) in 2016, becoming a recurring presence on the show. Over time he also hosted radio programs like “De Cara” on FM O Dia.

In March 2019, he published an unauthorized biography of the singer Anitta titled Furacão Anitta, which drew large attention and controversy. Later, in February 2025, he launched LeoDias TV, a digital entertainment channel, with the debut of the program Jornal dos Famosos on YouTube. His portal, Portal Leo Dias, also remains active, covering celebrity news, television, music, and entertainment generally.

In 2025, Leo Dias left Fofocalizando and signed with the Band network, where he became part of the presenting team for the show Melhor da Tarde, expanding his presence beyond gossip journalism into broader television formats.

Awards and Nominations

• Furacão Anitta (2019) — bestseller status (though not a formal award)
• Prêmio GLP4 2025 — Jornalista do Ano (nomination)
• Prêmio GLP4 2025 — Apresentador do Ano (nomination)

Net worth

Leo Dias now has an estimated net worth of about $2 million accumulated from his long standing career in journalism, presenting and as columnist.

Controversy

Leo Dias has been involved in several controversies during his career. In 2017 he reported that the actress Danielle Winits had falsely claimed pregnancy to gain priority in boarding a flight; Winits later filed a complaint, and Dias countered with legal action.

He also clashed publicly with Sônia Abrão over media coverage and accusations of content interference.

His relationship with singer Anitta became strained after he published the biography Furacão Anitta, and alleged that her mother had left home for the suburbs—Anitta publicly denied parts of his claims. They later engaged in public back-and-forths involving recordings, accusations of threats, and legal exchanges.

Another high-profile controversy occurred in 2022 involving actress Klara Castanho, whose private and traumatic decision to give up a child for adoption after suffering sexual violence was publicly exposed by Dias.

That episode provoked broad criticism about ethics, journalistic privacy, and media responsibility, and Leo Dias later acknowledged and apologized for having exposed private details.

In July 2025, Dias also faced backlash for claiming that Neymar‘s father had paid to suppress a compromising video; after the claim faced public challenge, Dias published a retraction.

Social Media

• Instagram: @leodias
• YouTube: LeoDias TV

Books

• Furacão Anitta (2019)