Clodovil Hernandes

Clodovil Hernandes
Hernandes in 2007
Federal Deputy for São Paulo
In office
1 February 2007 – 17 March 2009
ConstituencyAt-large
Personal details
BornClodovil Hernandes
(1937-06-17)17 June 1937
Died17 March 2009(2009-03-17) (aged 71)
Resting placeMorumbi Cemetery, São Paulo, Brazil
Party
  • PTC (2005–07)
  • PR (2007–09)
Occupation
  • Fashion designer
  • Television presenter
  • Politician
  • Philanthropist
NicknameClô

Clodovil Hernandes (Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation: [klodoˈviw eʁˈnɐ̃dʒis]; 17 June 1937 – 17 March 2009) was a Brazilian fashion designer, television presenter, and politician.

Hernandes gained fame as a fashion stylist during the 1960s and 1970s, after which he was invited to work in television. His career on television spanned more than 40 years across various stations. In politics, Hernandes was known for making statements that were often considered inappropriate, sometimes directed at other public figures. Among other controversies, he was accused of racism and antisemitism. Hernandes was also the first openly gay congressman in Brazil.