Maria da Graça Xuxa Meneghel (Portuguese: [mɐˈɾiɐ ða ˈgɾasɐ ˈʃuʃɐ mẽneˈgɛw]; born March 27, 1963), commonly known as Xuxa (English pronunciation: /ˈʃuːʃə/ SHOO-shə; Portuguese: [ˈʃuʃɐ]), is a Brazilian television presenter, film actress, singer and businesswoman. Her various shows have been broadcast in Portuguese, English, and Spanish worldwide.