Emília Barreto
Brazilian beauty queen (1934–2022)
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Emília Barreto Corrêa Lima (10 April 1934 – 4 February 2022) was a Brazilian model and beauty pageant titleholder. She was the second-ever Miss Brazil, a title which was awarded to her in 1955.[1]
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Emília Barreto | |
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Emília Barreto Corrêa Lima, Miss Brazil of 1955, Rio de Janeiro, RJ | |
| Born | Emília Barreto Corrêa Lima 10 April 1934 |
| Died | 4 February 2022 (aged 87) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Biography
Barreto was born in Sobral and grew up in Camocim. After her victory in the Miss Brazil competition, she received a letter from Rachel de Queiroz.[2] She was subsequently one of the semifinalists for Miss Universe 1955. She was also the first-ever Miss Ceará and represented Sport Club Maguari.[3] During her time as reigning Miss Brazil, she kept a low profile, only attending charitable events and refusing to charge for her presence.[4]
She married engineer Wilson Santa Cruz Caldas in 1956, with whom she had four children: Nelson, Marília, Emília, and Anna Cecília. She was also the maternal grandmother of actor Eduardo Caldas.
Barreto died in Rio de Janeiro on 4 February 2022, at the age of 87.[5]