Juliana Salimeni — known to millions of fans simply as “Juju” — rose to fame as a Panicat on Brazil’s Pânico na TV before becoming one of the country’s most recognizable fitness personalities, TV hosts, and social media entrepreneurs. With a massive online following and a packed 2026 calendar of Carnival prep, TV work, and a highly anticipated wedding, she remains one of Brazil’s most talked-about celebrities.
Personal Information
| Full Name | Juliana Salimeni dos Santos Correia |
| Date of Birth | September 24, 1986 |
| Age | 39 years old |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Profession | Fitness Model, TV Host/Reporter, Businesswoman |
| Platforms | Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Podshape podcast |
| Known For | Panicat on Pânico na TV, reporter/host on Legendários, Playboy Brasil cover, Carnival samba-school queen |
| Net Worth | Estimated R$20–30 million (approx. $4–6 million USD), per Brazilian media reports — not independently audited |
| Spouse | Engaged to bodybuilder Diogo Basaglia (together since 2021; wedding planned for late 2026). Previously married to Felipe Franco (2015–2019) |
| Children | None currently; has spoken publicly about wanting to start a family after her wedding |
Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Weight | Approx. 128 lbs (58 kg) |
| Body Measurements | Not publicly verified — reported figures vary widely across sources, so no specific number is confirmed here |
| Body Type | Athletic/Fit |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
Bio & Career
- Born September 24, 1986, in São Paulo, Brazil.
- Launched her television career in 2008 as a Panicat (stage assistant) on RedeTV!’s Pânico na TV.
- Became a reporter and later host on RecordTV’s Legendários (2011–2017).
- Covered Playboy Brasil in January 2010, boosting her national profile.
- Hosted the reality competition Juju Boot Camp on E! Entertainment Television (2020).
- Served as queen of the drums (rainha da bateria) for multiple São Paulo samba schools since 2011, including a third consecutive year leading Barroca Zona Sul’s bateria at the Sambódromo do Anhembi for Carnival 2026.
- Built a major fitness and lifestyle following on Instagram and YouTube, and now co-hosts the Podshape podcast with fiancé Diogo Basaglia.
- Runs her own businesses and brand partnerships, which she has said now outearn her television work.
Popularity
Latest News – Juliana Salimeni (2026)
- Confirmed queen of the bateria for Barroca Zona Sul for a third consecutive year, Juju led the school’s Carnival 2026 parade at the Sambódromo do Anhembi in São Paulo in the early hours of February 14, 2026.
- On the 100th episode of their Podshape podcast, Juju and fiancé Diogo Basaglia revealed their wedding window — after October’s Mr. Olympia and before Christmas 2026 — with Diogo favoring December 7, pending Juju’s numerology check.
- She marked her 2026 birthday season by upgrading to a new armored Lamborghini Urus SE, reportedly worth around R$3.8 million.
- Juju appeared at Apas Show 2026 (May 18–21) representing the Label Rouge brand, discussing quality and animal-welfare-focused nutrition.
- Her Instagram (@jujusalimeni) has topped 20 million followers, ranking among the world’s top fitness influencers, with monthly brand-post earnings estimated between $49,700 and $68,000 as of mid-2026.
- She and Diogo continue releasing new episodes of their Podshape podcast, where the couple has been candid about finances, wedding planning, and family goals.
FAQs
She was born on September 24, 1986, making her 39 years old.
She stands 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) tall.
She is engaged to bodybuilder Diogo Basaglia, with a wedding planned for late 2026. She was previously married to Felipe Franco from 2015 to 2019.
She’s known for being a Panicat on Pânico na TV, a reporter/host on Legendários, her 2010 Playboy Brasil cover, and her massive fitness/lifestyle following on social media.
Brazilian media estimate her fortune at roughly R$20–30 million (about $4–6 million USD), though this figure is not independently audited.
Not currently — she has said she plans to start a family with Diogo Basaglia after their wedding.
