She was just 17 when she started to play Xica da Silva (1996) on TV. A scene in
which she bathed nude in a river was aired the day she turned 18,
because of the censorship.
In 2004, as Preta in Shades of Sin (2004), she became the first black actress to
lead a soap opera cast in Brazil.
As a teen, in the early 90s, she worked with Reynaldo Gianecchini many years before they co-starred in the soap Shades of Sin (2004). Then, both were models and did photos and commercials together.
Has an older sister named Cláudia Araújo, doctor.
Daughter of Mercedes Araújo and Ademir Araújo.
Has twins nephews (Cláudia's sons) named Lucas and João Pedro.
First child, a boy named João Vicente, was born on June 18, 2011 in Rio de Janeiro. Father is Lázaro Ramos.
Second child, a girl named Maria Antônia, was born on January 23, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro. Father is Lázaro Ramos.
Her first television appearance was in the opening credits of Pátria Minha (1994), where she appears along with several people.