Senor Abravanel, known professionally as Silvio Santos (12 December 1930 - 17 August 2024), was a Brazilian entrepreneur, media tycoon and television host. He was the host of Show do Milhão, the unlicensed Brazilian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, from 1999 until 2004, and again for its short-lived revival in 2009.
He was replaced by Celso Portiolli when Show do Milhão returned in 2021. Santos' daughter Patricia Abravanel replaced Portiolli when the show returned on 8 September 2024, however Silvio passed away a month before the premiere.
See also[]
- Luciano Huck (host of Quem quer ser um milionário?)
- Patricia Abravanel (his daughter, also the host of the 2024 revival)
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Show do Milhão Host Silvio Santos |
Succeeded by Celso Portiolli |