Wanessa Wolf

Wannesa Wolf
Born (1989-08-11) August 11, 1989
Height1.73

Wanessa Ferreira de Sousa, best known as Wanessa Wolf (born August 11, 1989 in Niterói), is a Brazilian internet personality and streamer who became known for her gaming and comedy videos.[1][2][3] She started her online career in 2018, when she started streaming live videos on Facebook.

Wolf was already a fan of video games, so she decided to turn this hobby into a career and started streaming live on the internet.[4] She creates a wide range of content and, over time, has built up a significant following, with viral posts and memes on social media.[5] Before her online career, Wolf worked as pharmacy assistant at her uncle's pharmacy.[6]

In June 2022, she took part in the Facebook Pride Gaming event.[7] In February 2023, she protested against the transphobic views of J. K. Rowling by streaming Hogwarts Legacy, raising 20 million real.[15] She changed her name in August 2023.[16][17][18]

Awards and nominations

Year Awards Category Result Ref.
2020 Prêmio POP Mais Streamer do Karalhe! Won [19]

Filmography

Year Title Function Notes
2021 Facebook Pride Gaming 2021 Guest[20]
2022 Facebook Pride Gaming 2022 Presenter[21]
2023 De Frente com Blogueirinha Participant Episode 10 of Season 2
2023 Sente o Clima Participant[22][23] Pilot episode
2024 Programa da Wanessa Presenter[24]

References

  1. ↑ redacaoterra. "10 youtubers LGBTQIA+ que você precisa conhecer". Terra (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  2. ↑ "Streamer transexual fala sobre cirurgias que fará em clínica de Blumenau". ND Mais (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-09-22. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  3. ↑ "Isabel Teixeira conta que é comparada à influencer Wanessa Wolf por causa de Elas por Elas: 'Amo!'". gshow (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-11-02. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  4. ↑ "Wanessa Wolf | Biografia, Idade, Fotos, YouTube, Wiki". BreakTudo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  5. ↑ "Wanessa Wolf". Dia Estúdio (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2024-02-01. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  6. ↑ Popclub, Redação (2023-06-19). "Wanessa Wolf: Confira a idade, nome verdadeiro e carreira". portalpopclub.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2024-02-01. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  7. ↑ Rocha, Murilo (2022-06-10). "Saiba tudo sobre o evento Pride Gaming do Facebook". OFuxico (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  8. ↑ "Streamer trans arrecada R$ 20 mil para caridade em live de Hogwarts Legacy". Terra (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  9. ↑ "Streamer Wanessa Wolf arrecada R$20 mil para ONGs de acolhimento de pessoas trans". Glamour (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-02-08. Archived from the original on 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  10. ↑ "Contra transfobia de autora de Harry Potter, ela arrecada mais de R$ 20 mil". www.uol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  11. ↑ "Streamer arrecada R$20 mil para ONGs de acolhimento a pessoas trans". O POVO (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-02-09. Archived from the original on 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  12. ↑ "Como streamers usam Hogwarts Legacy para apoiar causa trans". Terra (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  13. ↑ "Streamers estão doando para causa trans ao jogar Hogwarts Legacy". www.tecmundo.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-02-07. Archived from the original on 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  14. ↑ "Relembre: Wanessa Wolf, streamer trans, arrecadou 20 mil reais em Hogwarts Legacy". SBT. Archived from the original on 2024-02-04. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  15. ↑ [8][9][10][11][12][13][14]
  16. ↑ Carvalho, Felipe (2023-08-24). "Influencer trans comemora retificação de nome: 'Oficialmente Wanessa'". Portal iG (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  17. ↑ BA (2023-08-04). "WANESSA WOLF CONSEGUE ALTERAR NOME EM CERTIDÃO DE NASCIMENTO". Bahia Economica (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  18. ↑ Digital, Máxima (2023-08-25). "Influencer trans comemora documentação com nome o qual se identifica". Máxima (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2024-02-04. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  19. ↑ "Confira os vencedores do Prêmio POP Mais 2020". portalpopmais.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2020-12-13. Archived from the original on 2020-12-13. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  20. ↑ "Pride Gaming 2021". Dia Estúdio (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  21. ↑ "Pride Gaming 2022". Dia Estúdio (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  22. ↑ "Sente o Clima". Dia Estúdio (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  23. ↑ ESTREIA SENTE O CLIMA: Samira Close convida Wanessa Wolf + REACT AO VIVO com a Trupe 20:07 | DiaTV (in Brazilian Portuguese), 5 September 2023, archived from the original on 2024-03-14, retrieved 2024-03-14
  24. ↑ "Wanessa Wolf vai ganhar um programa sobre sexo na DiaTV: 'Este projeto está incrível'". Hashtag Pop (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-09-20. Retrieved 2024-03-14.

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