Acting
Jun 13, 1957
São Paulo, Brazil
Viviane Senna
Acting
Biography
Viviane Senna da Silva Lalli, born on June 14, 1957, in São Paulo, Brazil, is a prominent Brazilian businesswoman and social entrepreneur, best known as the sister of Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna. Following Ayrton's tragic passing in 1994, Viviane dedicated herself to honoring his legacy by founding and leading the Instituto Ayrton Senna, a non-profit organization aimed at improving education and social opportunities for underprivileged children in Brazil. The institute focuses on research and innovation in educational practices, impacting millions of students and supporting educators across the country. With a background in psychology from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo, Viviane has leveraged her knowledge and dedication to address systemic issues in Brazilian education. Under her leadership, the institute has become one of Brazil’s most influential non-profits, actively advocating for quality education as a driver for social transformation. Viviane remains a respected figure in both the philanthropic and educational sectors, working to foster an equitable future for Brazil's youth.
Feature Films (5)
Ten years after his tragic accident on the Imola circuit, Ayrton Senna remains a hero; a source of inspiration and a example for many to follow. In this new film, personal recollections from Formula One drivers and from relatives and friends give a passionate insight into his genius, his complicated personality and a deeper understanding of his motivation and deep commitment to motor racing.
The Right to Win
The remarkable story of Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna, charting his physical and spiritual achievements on the track and off, his quest for perfection, and the mythical status he has since attained, is the subject of Senna, a documentary feature that spans the racing legend's years as an F1 driver, from his opening season in 1984 to his untimely death a decade later.
Senna
The Official Film of Brazil's greatest Formula One driver, Ayrton Senna, who's sudden death in the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix sent shock waves around the World. It cemented his reputation both within the sport, and his native Brazil, as a legend. The film looks at his life and career using archive footage and featuring revealing interviews with the man, as well as those who knew him well; friends, family and competitors. It also shows how the Ayrton Senna Foundation, set up in his honor, is working to help under privileged and street-bound children in his native Brazil using sport as an incentive to learn. Written by Oliver Warman.
A Star Named Ayrton Senna
On May 1, 1994, Roberto Cabrini announced the death of Ayrton Senna on national television and, since then, has never stopped investigating the facts related to the fatal accident that occurred at the Formula 1 San Marino Grand Prix. Three decades later, RECORD and PlayPlus present a special documentary by the journalist with the most complete production ever made to date about the days leading up to one of the most remarkable events in the history of Brazilian sports.
Senna 30 Anos: O Dia que Ainda Não Terminou
Television & Series (4)
Maria da Graça Xuxa Meneghel, about to celebrate her 60th birthday and more than 40 years in the business, looks back at all the important moments in her life and career. Successes and disappointments, fights and love, she retraces her entire trajectory.
Xuxa, O Documentário
The Team: A Season With McLaren is a 7 part TV series produced by John Gau Productions for the BBC during the 1993 Formula One season and first transmitted on BBC Two during November and December 1993. The series followed the team and regular drivers Ayrton Senna and Michael Andretti, as well as test driver Mika Häkkinen, giving a behind the scenes insight to the McLaren team.
The Team: A Season With McLaren
Made for a TV documentary on the life and career of Ayrton Senna on the 20th anniversary of his death.