Dani Calabresa

Dani Calabresa, professionally known as Dani Calabresa, is a Brazilian comedian, actress, screenwriter, and television presenter. Born Daniella Maria Giusti Barra on November 12, 1981, in São Bernardo do Campo, she later moved to Santo André. Her stage name originated from a childhood nickname reflecting her Italian accent. She began performing at a young age, starting with theater at age five. Calabresa pursued higher education, earning a degree in Social Communication with a focus on advertising from Belas Artes de São Paulo in 2004. Early in her career, she worked as a reporter for Jornal da Massa in 2007 and briefly married Fernando Caruso in 2006.

Calabresa's comedic journey gained momentum through various television appearances. She joined the comedy group Comédia Ao Vivo in 2005, contributing to one of Brazil’s first stand-up comedy groups. From 2008 to 2013, she was a regular on MTV Brasil, participating in six shows and co-hosting both Furo MTV and Comédia MTV with Bento Ribeiro. She also made an appearance on Pânico na TV in early 2008 and featured in the film Cilada.com in 2011. Her work as a reporter for CQC: Custe o Que Custar from 2012 to 2014, a Brazilian version of the Argentine show Caiga Quien Caiga, earned her recognition as part of the APCA award-winning show Comédia MTV. She debuted on Custe o Que Custar itself on March 18, 2013.

Since 2015, Calabresa has been a cast member on Globo TV’s Zorra, contributing to its short sketch format. Her personal life includes a marriage to comedian Marcelo Adnet from 2010 to 2017, and a subsequent marriage to Richard Neuman in 2022. She participated in Big Brother Brasil 22 in 2022 as part of the CAT BBB segment. In 2025, she announced her pregnancy and welcomed a son named Bernardo in July. Dani Calabresa continues to appear on television and is known for her work across various comedic platforms.