Jean Wyllys

Jean Wyllys

Country

Brazil

Birth - Death

1974 -

Occupation

Politics

Description

Socialism and Freedom Party member of Parliament since 2010. Resigned his seat in 2019, despite being re-elected, when faced with threats to his life. Replaced by fellow gay politician David Miranda. Journalist, lecturer. Winner of the fifth season of television reality show 'Big Brother Brazil'. LGBTQ activist.

See Also

• Reality Television and the LGBTQ Community

Further Reading/Research

• http://jeanwyllys.com.br/
• http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jan/26/voices-of-brazil-the-politician-jean-wyllys-big-brother
• http://www.boell.de/en/2014/06/05/interview-federal-deputy-jean-wyllys
• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-wyllys/brazils-first-openly-gay-congressman-quits-seat-due-to-threats-idUSKCN1PI340

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