Cristina Cordula, the lively host known for her inexhaustible good humor on M6, recently opened her heart in a moving interview for 50′ Inside on TF1. This iconic television figure revealed the tragic event that deeply marked her life: the loss of her younger brother Claudio, who died at the age of 18 in a car accident in Brazil.
Cristina Cordula, who was only 19 at the time, emotionally recalls that fateful day during the Rio carnival. She had lent her car to her brother for an outing with friends. Unfortunately, this trip between their village and Rio de Janeiro turned into a tragedy. Claudio lost his life, while his friends survived. For their parents, it was an insurmountable shock, a pain that never eased. "It was horror, an infinite sadness," confides Cristina. This family tragedy left indelible marks, but it also served as a catalyst for a radical change in the personal life of the most well-known Brazilian in France.
Marked by this grief, Cristina Cordula decided to leave Brazil and settle in France. It was a courageous choice, motivated by a burning desire to follow her dreams and turn the page on a painful period. In France, she managed to transform this tragedy into strength. Her legendary smile and sparkling personality, which contributed to her fame, testify to her fierce determination to move forward despite the trials.
Having become one of the most well-known figures on French television, Cordula has made a lasting impression with successful shows such as Nouveau look pour une nouvelle vie and Les Reines du shopping on M6. Her expertise in fashion, combined with her warm temperament, has allowed her to win over the French public. However, her journey has not been without obstacles. Recently, she participated in Danse avec les stars on TF1, a highly publicized experience. Although she did not win the competition, this participation touched viewers, revealing a sensitive and courageous Cordula, quite different from the glamorous image she is known for.
Despite this new setback, Cristina Cordula did not let herself be discouraged. Her boundless energy and determination to always see the positive side of things have become her trademark. This resilient attitude, cultivated over the years and forged by personal dramas, has allowed her to build an impressive career in France as she is also a successful entrepreneur, always ready to take on new challenges.
Today, after more than thirty years in France, Cristina Cordula continues to shine while staying true to herself. Naturalized French, she regularly returns to Brazil, her native country that she left but which remains deeply rooted in her heart as well as in that of her only son Enzo. This summer again, she recharged under the sun of Rio de Janeiro with her husband, Frédéric Cassin, with whom she has shared a harmonious relationship for nearly ten years.