Preta Gil

Brazilian actress and singer (1974–2025)
Person human Q7242108
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Preta Gil

Summary

Preta Gil is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Rio de Janeiro[2]. She was born on August 8, 1974[3]. She died in New York City[4]. She died on July 20, 2025[5]. She worked as a singer[6], actor[7], composer[8], songwriter[9], and recording artist[10]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Preta Gil's place of birth was Rio de Janeiro[2].
  • Preta Gil died in New York City[4].
  • Preta Gil was born on August 8, 1974[3].
  • Preta Gil died on July 20, 2025[5].
  • Preta Gil's father was Gilberto Gil[12].
  • Preta Gil held citizenship in Brazil[13].
  • Brazilian Portuguese was Preta Gil's native language[14].
  • Preta Gil's professions included singer[6].
  • Preta Gil's professions included actor[7].
  • Preta Gil's professions included composer[8].
  • Preta Gil's professions included songwriter[9].
  • Preta Gil worked as a recording artist[10].
  • Preta Gil's professions included television presenter[15].
  • Preta Gil received the Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[16].
  • Preta Gil is recorded as female[17].
  • Preta Gil's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Preta Gil's sexual orientation is recorded as pansexuality[19].
  • Preta Gil's genre is axé[20].
  • Preta Gil's genre is música popular brasileira[21].
  • Preta Gil's record label is recorded as Universal Music Group[22].
  • Preta Gil's discography is recorded as Preta Gil discography[23].
  • Preta Gil's Commons category is recorded as Preta Gil[24].
  • Preta Gil's voice type is recorded as mezzo-soprano[25].
  • Preta Gil's unmarried partner is recorded as Caio Blat[26].
  • Preta Gil's unmarried partner is recorded as Marina Lima[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Preta Gil's place of birth was Rio de Janeiro[2]. She was born on August 8, 1974[3]. Her father was Gilberto Gil[12]. Brazilian Portuguese was her native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], actor[7], composer[8], songwriter[9], recording artist[10], and television presenter[15].

Recognition

Preta Gil received the Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[16].

Death and Burial

Preta Gil died on July 20, 2025[5]. She passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was intestinal cancer[28].

Why It Matters

Preta Gil ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] She is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Preta Gil born?

Preta Gil's place of birth was Rio de Janeiro[2].

Where did Preta Gil die?

Preta Gil passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Preta Gil's parents?

Preta Gil's father was Gilberto Gil[12].

What did Preta Gil do for work?

Preta Gil worked as singer[6], actor[7], composer[8], songwriter[9], and recording artist[10].

What awards did Preta Gil receive?

Honors received include Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q14005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q14005. Retrieved . istoe.com.br. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Q14005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Q14005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . istoe.com.br. istoe.com.br. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . gov.br. gov.br. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [28] . oglobo.globo.com. oglobo.globo.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Q14005. Retrieved . uol.com.br. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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