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Dança dos Famosos (season 8)

Dança dos Famosos
(season 8)
Country of origin Brazil
No. of episodes 14
Release
Original network Globo
Original release May 15 – September 4, 2011
Additional information
Celebrity winner Miguel Roncato
Professional winner Ana Flavia Simões
Season chronology
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Dança dos Famosos 8, also taglined as Dança dos Famosos 2011 is the eighth season of the Brazilian reality television show Dança dos Famosos which premiered on May 15, 2011, with the competitive live shows beginning on the following week on May 22, 2011 and season finale airing September 4, 2011 on the Rede Globo television network.

Twelve celebrities are paired with twelve professional ballroom dancers. The celebrities did not know their professional partners until they were introduced to each other at the launch show.

After 7 weeks, Dança dos Famosos 8 went on a three-week hiatus and returned on July 24, 2011.

Actor Miguel Roncato won the competition over Zorra Total Comedian Nelson Freitas by 0.1 of the final total (75.8 x 75.7), making this the second closest finish ever. Roncato also became the youngest winner of the series at age of 18.

The twelve professionals and celebrities that competed were:

Couples who did not get on the scores stage are listed in order of placement.

Judges in order from left to right: Artistic Jury – Emanuelle Araujo (Singer), André Marques (TV Host), Luiz Maluf (Caras Magazine Editor); Technical Jury – Paulo Goulart Filho (Choreographer), Fernanda Chamma (Artistic Director); Skype Judge – Artur Xexeo (Journalist).

Judges in order from left to right: Artistic Jury – Amanda Braga (Model), Ancelmo Gois (Journalist), Ana Maria Braga (TV Host); Technical Jury – Carlota Portella (Choreographer), Renato Vieira (Artistic Director); Skype Judge – Joyce Pascowitch (Journalist).

Judges in order from left to right: Artistic Jury – Mayana Neiva (Actress), Malvino Salvador (Actor), Massimo Ferrari (Chef); Technical Jury – Carlinhos de Jesus (Choreographer), Maria Pia Finocchio (Artistic Director); Skype Judge – José Simão (Journalist).

Judges in order from left to right: Artistic JuryDiogo Nogueira (Singer), Ana Furtado (TV Host and Actress), Sonia Racy (Journalist); Technical Jury – Jayme Arôxa (Choreographer), Carla Salvagni (Dance Teacher); Skype JudgeLucas (Football Player).

Judges in order from left to right: Artistic JuryDeborah Secco (Actress), Beto Barbosa (Singer), Felix Fassone (Contigo! Magazine Director); Technical Jury – Suely Machado (Choreographer), J.C. Violla (Choreographer); Skype JudgeDudu Nobre (Singer).


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