Ulisses Soares
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About
Mormon religious elder who was appointed to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on March 31, 2018. He has over 410,000 followers on his ulisses__soares Instagram account, which posts a variety of Mormon content.
Before Fame
His family converted to the religion when he was six, being brought in by his aunt. He was awarded a bachelor's degree in accounting and economics from São Paulo Pontifical Catholic University and later pursued a Master of Business Administration.
Trivia
He has held many roles in the church organization, including regional welfare agent, stake president, and president of the Portugal Porto Mission from 2000 to 2003. He is the first person from South America to be appointed as an apostle.
Family Life
He married Rosana Fernandes in October 1982. They have three children and multiple grandchildren.
Associated With
He was made an apostle by Russell Nelson.
