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Fred Nicácio

Fred William Nicácio Souza de Oliveira (born 23 February 1987) is a Brazilian doctor, television presenter, physical therapist, and digital influencer. After going viral online in 2018, he became a presenter on the Brazilian version of Queer Eye. He became known nationally for his participation on Big Brother Brasil 23, where he was eliminated, but then returned through the "Repechage Twist" portion of the show.[1][2]

Fred Nicácio
Fred Nicácio in 2023
Born
Fred William Nicácio Souza de Oliveira

(1987-02-23) 23 February 1987 (age 37)
Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Occupation(s)Doctor, physical therapist, reality show participant, TV presenter
SpouseFábio Gelonese

Life and career

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A native of Campos dos Goytacazes, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, he is a practicing doctor in the field of dermatology and intensive therapy. He graduated with a degree in physical therapy, worked for 14 years in the Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), and also did voluntary work at field hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. He is married to Fábio Gelonese, a dentist, and is in an open relationship. He currently lives in the city of Bauru, São Paulo.[3][4][5][6]

Before his participation on Big Brother Brasil 23, Nicácio went viral online in 2018 for one of his medical appointments being in Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) for a couple that had hearing issues. "I am this humanizing doctor that is worried about what the soul of that patient needs", he affirms. Surprised and happy, the elderly woman at the appointment mentioned that it was the first time she had a Black doctor. "She had already seen two Black doctors in her life, but it was the first time she had been taken care of by one. I had the pleasure and honor to be this doctor, which represents a victory and ascension of Black people into positions of power, that had before been seen as only for white people", Fred mentioned.[7][8][9]

Big Brother Brasil 23

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In January 2023 Nicácio was confirmed as a participant as part of the Celebrity team on the TV Globo program Big Brother Brasil 23.[10] In the first elimination round of the season, he and Marília Miranda faced a vote for the Secret Room, winning the challenge with 69.26% of the vote against Gustavo Benedeti and Key Alves with 30.74%.[11] As they won, they were able to participate in the challenge that would permit them access them control of the house.[12] They remained for two days there and, in a new vote, one of them would be eliminated. The vote occurred, and Marília was eliminated with 52.70% of votes and Nicácio returned to the program.[13][14]

On 18 January 2023, in a conversation with fellow contestant and nurse Cezar Black, Nicácio discussed a racist incident by a white nurse when he was administering a physical therapy activity: "I saw a doctor intubating someone and said 'I want to do that'. Afterwards, a white nurse said: 'Go away, boy, this is for doctors only'. Ok. Seven years after, love, I went back there, and she was my nurse. 'Yes, I'm here, I'm Doctor Fred Nicácio, what's up? Now I will intubate and you will help me'. We treat racists like that, exposing [them], because creating embarrassment is how you deal with them".[15] The comments received criticism from the Regional Council of Nurses of São Paulo, which published a story on Instagram denouncing Nicácio: "Nursing is a regulated and autonomous profession that is not subordinate to anyone, since every health profession has attributions that are properly established."[16][17][18]

On 20 January 2023, Nicácio was the victim of religious intolerance and racism by Cristian Vanelli, Gustavo Benedeti, and Key Alves. Cristian claimed that he had seen Nicácio, who practices Ifá, stopping in front of Gustavo and Key's bed "doing [Nicácio's] business" and that this scared them. In the conversation, Key said that she would leave the program if this were to happen again. That same night, they were shown images of Nicácio going to the Confessionary area to ask for medicine due to arm pain. Returning to his room, due to the lights being turned off, he tried to find his bed in small steps.[19][20][21] Due to strong public backlash, the presenter of the show, Tadeu Schmidt, summoned all the participants to talk about their religious beliefs and gave Nicácio the opportunity to explain his own religious beliefs.[22][23] Lawyer William David, from a branch of the criminal court system in Rio de Janeiro, opened a criminal case against the participants in Nicácio's name; However, the suit was dismissed by judge Marco José Mattos Couto, of the first regional criminal court in Jacarepaguá, alleging that David had not followed the necessary criminal case filing processes.[24][25]

On 19 March 2023, BBB23 announced a new dynamic feature, the "Repechage Twist", which would reunite all the eliminated participants up to the ninth week (with the exception of Bruno Nogueira, who withdrew, and Antonio Carlos Júnior and MC Guimê, who were expelled) in a new space to achieve a redemption.[26][27] Weeks before, Nicácio had been eliminated in the 7th round against Cara de Sapato and Cezar Black, with 62.94% of the votes.[28][29] After a public vote, Nicácio and personal trainer Larissa Santos returned to the show, with 25.12% and 30.86% of the vote, respectively.[30][31] On 11 April, Nicácio was voted out for the rest of the season with 51.14% of the vote, after being put to a vote with actress Bruna Griphao and psychologist Sarah Aline.[32][33]

Awards

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In 2023, Nicácio received the Medalha Pedro Ernesto after his participation on Big Brother Brasil. Councilwoman Thais Ferreira (PSOL) recognized him as an honorary citizen of the city of Rio de Janeiro for him confronting sensitive topics such as racism and religious intolerance on the show. According to Ferreira, the award is known for being "the greatest award conceded by the Municipal Chamber of Rio".[34][35][36]

Filmography

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Year Show Role Channel Notes
2021 Queer Eye Brasil Presenter Netflix [37]
2023 Big Brother Brasil 23 Participant (9th place) TV Globo [38]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Show Result
2023 Prêmio Biscoito[39] Realiter do Vale Big Brother Brasil 23 Pending

References

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  1. ^ Marques, Patrícia (12 January 2023). "Home Entretenimento BBB 23: Fred Nicácio é confirmado no Camarote". Rádio Itatiaia. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  2. ^ "BBB 23: Fred Nicácio é médico e foi um dos apresentadores do Queer Eye Brasil". Folha de S. Paulo. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Fabio Gelonese: quem é o marido que tem um relacionamento aberto com Fred Nicácio". Contigo!. 4 March 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  4. ^ Ribeiro, Leonardo (7 June 2023). "Fred Nicácio faz 'lua de mel' com o marido quatro anos depois de casados: 'Por conta da pandemia, não tivemos'". Extra. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  5. ^ "'BBB 23': Fred Nicácio, médico e fisioterapeuta, é anunciado no programa". g1. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  6. ^ Garcia, Janaina (12 August 2020). ""Pessoas continuam se surpreendendo com um médico negro", diz Fred Nicácio". UOL. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Médico posta reação de idosa ao ser consultada pela primeira vez por um negro e foto viraliza". g1. 14 September 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  8. ^ "Médico surpreende casal surdo ao usar Libras em atendimento de emergência". Geledés - Instituto da Mulher Negra. 2 May 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  9. ^ "Fred Nicácio, do BBB 23, viralizou ao fazer atendimento médico em Libras". gshow. 13 January 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  10. ^ Mueller, Fernanda (20 January 2023). "BBB 23: Quem é Fred Nicácio". NSC Total. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  11. ^ "Fred Nicácio e Marília são escolhidos para o Quarto Secreto do BBB 23". gshow. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  12. ^ "Em uma hora, Nicácio e Marília usam todos os cards do Quarto Secreto". UOL. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  13. ^ "Marília é a primeira eliminada do BBB 23 com 52,70% dos votos". UOL. 26 January 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  14. ^ "Marília é a 1ª eliminada com 52,70% e Fred Nicácio retorna para o BBB 23". Meio Norte. 26 January 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  15. ^ Sarmento, Nathalia (29 January 2023). "Fala de BBB acirra debate sobre carreira de enfermagem". Correio Braziliense. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  16. ^ "BBB 23: Coren condena fala de Fred Nicácio sobre atuação da enfermagem". Estadão. 19 January 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  17. ^ Pagno, Marina (18 January 2023). "Conselho de Enfermagem de SP critica fala de Fred Nicácio, do 'BBB 23', sobre enfermeira: 'não existe hierarquia entre profissões'". g1. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  18. ^ ""Quem tem enfermeira é o paciente"; Conselhos de enfermagem repudiam fala do BBB Fred Nicácio". CNN Brasil. 18 January 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  19. ^ "Por que Guskey e Cristian estão sendo acusados de intolerância religiosa?". UOL. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  20. ^ "BBB 23: Fred Nicácio fala sobre intolerância religiosa com Key, Gustavo e Cristian na Casa do Reencontro". Quem. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  21. ^ "Cristian, Gustavo e Key Alves são acusados de intolerância religiosa contra Fred Nicácio no "BBB 23"". clicRBS. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  22. ^ "Brothers repercutem recado de Tadeu Schmidt sobre religião no BBB 23". gshow. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  23. ^ "Tadeu exalta diversidade religiosa no BBB 23: 'Todas têm o nosso respeito'". UOL. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  24. ^ Lima, Gabriel (5 September 2023). "Processo por intolerância religiosa contra Key Alves é arquivado". Metrópoles. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  25. ^ "Juiz arquiva processo de Fred Nicácio contra ex-BBBs por intolerância". Migalhas. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  26. ^ "Eliminados entram na Casa do Reencontro do BBB 23". gshow. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  27. ^ "BBB 23: entenda como vai funcionar a "Casa do Reencontro"". Correio Braziliense. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  28. ^ "BBB 23 - Na disputa com Cara de Sapato, Fred Nicácio é eliminado". Folha de Londrina. 28 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  29. ^ "Quem saiu do BBB 23: Fred Nicácio é o 7º eliminado". gshow. 28 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  30. ^ Araújo, Stéphanie (24 March 2023). "BBB 23: Fred Nicácio e Larissa retornam ao reality após repescagem da 'Casa do Reencontro'". Estadão. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  31. ^ "Fred Nicácio e Larissa voltam para a casa do BBB 23". gshow. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  32. ^ "ESTADÃO / E+ / TV Entrar BBB 23: Fred Nicácio é o 13ª eliminado com 51,14% dos votos". Estadão. 12 April 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  33. ^ "Fred Nicácio é eliminado no paredão do 'BBB 23' com 51,14% dos votos". g1. 11 April 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  34. ^ Camiotto, Giovanna (25 April 2023). "BBB 23: Fred Nicácio vai receber título de comendador do Rio de Janeiro". Terra. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  35. ^ Ferreira, Thais (25 April 2023). "Ex-BBB Fred Nicácio vai receber título de comendador do Rio de Janeiro". Extra. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  36. ^ Rodrigues, Lais (25 April 2023). "BBB 23: Fred Nicácio ganha homenagem e título de comendador na Câmara do RJ". UOL. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  37. ^ "Com leveza, humor e afeto, 'Queer Eye Brasil' estreia no catálogo da Netflix". VOGUE (in Brazilian Portuguese).
  38. ^ "Fred Nicácio | Camarote | BBB 23". gshow (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  39. ^ "Prêmio Biscoito 2023". Clube do Biscoito. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
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