Big Brother Brasil 4
Big Brother Brasil 4 was the fourth season of Big Brother Brasil which premiered January 13, 2004 with the season finale airing April 6, 2004 on the Rede Globo television network. The show was produced by Endemol Globo and presented by news reporter Pedro Bial and directed by Jose Bonifacio Brasil de Oliveira. The prize award was R$500.000 without tax allowances. The winner was 21-year-old nanny Gecilda "Cida" dos Santos from Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro. She was the first woman to win the show in Brazil and the youngest winner ever. Solange from this  season was considered for production to return as a veteran in "Big Brother Brasil 13", but unfortunately did not return. Overview. There were fourteen housemates competing for the grand prize. The season lasted 85 days, an increase of one week over the previous season. Housemates Marcela and Solange were involved in what is considered until today the worst fight in all seasons. Reunion Show. The reunion was hosted by Pedro Bial and aired on April 11, 2004. All the former housemates, attended. Cristiano ended up winning the "Big Boss Prize" which awarded a new Fiat Stilo. He won over Marcela  with 70% of the fans' vote. After the Show. Edílson Buba died in 2006 due to a stomach cancer. Juliana Lopes starred in a Rede Record's prime-time soap opera in 2007 entitled "Vidas Opostas". Future Appearances. In 2010, Marcelo Dourado returned to compete in "Big Brother Brasil 10", where he won the competition. In 2021, Marcelo Zulu appeared in "No Limite 5", he finished the competition in 4th place. Also, Antonela Avellaneda appeared in "Ilha Record", she finished in 8th place in the competition.