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Born on August 8, 1974, Preta Gil is from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Preta Gil is a singer, actor and composer. That works out to 52 years old in 2026.
My Take
Preta Gil intrigues me because she could have coasted on being Gilberto Gil's daughter, yet she built a genuine identity in Brazilian music and television on her own terms. Her passing in 2025 cut short a career that always seemed to be in motion. To me she represents that vibrant, defiant Rio energy, joyful on the surface with real steel underneath. I would have loved to see where her boldness took her next.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Preta Gil
- Name (Japanese)
- プレタ・ジル
- Reading
- ぷれた・じる
- Born
- August 8, 1974 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Tiger
- Origin
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Occupation
- singer / actor / composer / songwriter / recording artist
2. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.pretagil.com.br/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/pretagil/
- Xhttps://x.com/pretagil
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preta%20Gil
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7242108
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Preta Gil born?
Born August 8, 1974 (age 52).
Where is Preta Gil from?
Preta Gil is from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What does Preta Gil do?
Preta Gil works as singer, actor, composer, songwriter, recording artist.
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