Kiara Sasso (born January 27, 1979) is a Brazilian actress and singer. Having been brought up in both Redondo Beach, California, and Rio de Janeiro, Kiara found herself early on, in show business. At the age of eight she was on-camera, working as an extra or playing tiny parts in US commercials and TV shows. On one of her trips back to Brazil, Kiara began her stage work and her devotion for musical theater. Mainly working on stage, she played "Christine" in ''

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'', "Maria" in ''

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'', amongst others. In 2011 she played "Donna Sheridan" in the Brazilian production of '' Mamma Mia!''.Vida Melhor recebe atriz Kiara Sasso, do espetáculo Mama Mia

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1979 births Living people Brazilian actresses Singers from Rio de Janeiro (city) 21st-century Brazilian singers 21st-century Brazilian women singers {{Brazil-actor-stub