Bia Doria | |
|---|---|
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| First Lady of São Paulo | |
| In role 1 January 2019 – 31 March 2022 | |
| Governor | João Doria |
| Preceded by | Lúcia França |
| Succeeded by | Luciana Garcia |
| First Lady of São Paulo | |
| In role 1 January 2017 – 6 April 2018 | |
| Mayor | João Doria |
| Preceded by | Ana Estela Haddad |
| Succeeded by | Regina Carnovale |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Beatriz Maria Bettanin 8 May 1960 Pinhalzinho, Santa Catarina, Brazil |
| Spouse | |
| Profession | Plastic artist |
| Website | www.biadoria.com.br |
Beatriz Maria Bettanin Doria, better known as Bia Doria (born 8 May 1961), is a Brazilian plastic artist, and former First Lady of São Paulo (state), being married to former Governor João Doria.
Interview to Folha de S.Paulo
In October 2016, soon after her husband had won the 2016 São Paulo mayoral election, Bia Doria gave an interview to Folha de S.Paulo newspaper where she stated not knowing famous places in São Paulo center region (mostly visited by poorer people) and that the Avanhandava Street (known for its fine dining restaurants) was the only place safe enough for one to walk on "as in New York".[1] About the rampant social inequality of the city, she said something should be done to diminish the gap between the rich and the poor because "it's not good to have an employee with nutritional problems". She also mentioned she would never ride on São Paulo's bikeways due to safety issues. Besides the elitist tone of her declarations, she said she felt comfortable near poor people, and compared herself to Eva Perón. The interview was held inside her Porsche Cayenne.
The interview had wide negative repercussion for her and her husband's image.[2][3][4] Bia's personal website was hacked the on same day the interview was published.[5] After the episode, Bia Doria avoided giving further interviews.[6]
References
- ↑ "'Me sinto do povo', diz Bia Doria, a nova primeira-dama de SP - 09/10/2016 - Poder - Folha de S.Paulo". www1.folha.uol.com.br. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
- ↑ Phillips, Dom. "Brazil's poor just 'want a hug': Wealthy politician's wife ridiculed for interview from Porsche". Washington Post. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
- ↑ "O mundo do faz de conta de Bia Doria". Marcelo Rubens Paiva (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2019-12-15.
- ↑ "Ativista Stephanie Ribeiro comenta a entrevista de Bia Doria". Catraca Livre (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2016-10-11. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
- ↑ Paulo, Do G1 São (2016-10-09). "Futura primeira-dama de SP, Bia Doria tem site invadido por hackers". São Paulo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2019-12-15.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ "Após gafe em 2016, Bia Doria evita falar com a imprensa | Terraço Paulistano". VEJA SÃO PAULO (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2019-12-15.