Paulo Vilhena to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Vilhena created a stir on Friday 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 47, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 17/01/2026 : 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 Friday 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.

“Paulo Vilhena was unlike any other actor we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouPaulo”
— @universalObserver, 16 Jan 2026
“Vilhena wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 16 Jan 2026

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