João Manzarra

About

The host of the Portuguese version of Idol - called Ídolos - he became one of the most popular television personalities in the country.

Before Fame

He studied social communication at Universidade Católica, but dropped out to host the Curto Circuito call-in show that he created.

Trivia

After Ídolos, he became the host of Portugal's version of So You Think You Can Dance, which launched in 2010.

Family Life

He was born in Lisbon, Portugal.

Associated With

Anthony McPartlin was his counterpart in British TV, hosting that country's Pop Idol.