Paulo Vilhena to announce shock retirement from acting?

By Smith Alexander
Brasília
Last updated on August 21, 2025

Vilhena created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

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Sad news for Vilhena fans. Speculation had been rife that the Brazilian actor best known for his roles in Paraíso Tropical, Celebridade or Young Hearts, is about to announce his retirement from acting, at age 46, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 21/08/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actor isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actor-model-television host just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouPaulo

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouPaulo was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.