João Emanuel Carneiro
Brazilian screenwriter, film director, and telenovela author / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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João Emanuel Carneiro Silva (born 17 February 1970), also known by his initials JEC, is a screenwriter, film director, and author of Brazilian telenovelas. His many works include: Central Station, Midnight, Orfeu, and Castelo Rá-Tim-Bum.[1]
João Emanuel Carneiro | |
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Born | (1970-02-17) 17 February 1970 (age 54) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Occupation(s) | Film director Screenwriter |
Years active | 1991–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Cláudia Ohana (half-sister) |
His greatest hit on television was Avenida Brasil that broke several TV audience records in Brazil and abroad, being sold to more than 130 countries. Aired originally between March-October 2012, the telenovela achieved an overall average of 42 rating points and a 69% share. The last episode scored an impressive 56 rating points and an 84% share, with more than 50 million (sic) viewers, becoming the most watched TV program of the year.[2] Avenida Brasil, was considered by Forbes the most-commercially successful telenovela in Brazilian history, with total earnings estimated in $1 billion.[3]
He was considered by Época, one of the 100 most influential Brazilians in 2012.[4]