Location
São Paulo, Brazil
School
University of Houston, Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals
Expertise
British Royals, Celebrity Relationships & Childhoods, Politics
- Manuella has been a news writer at Nicki Swift since February 2021.
- She particularly enjoys covering the intersection between politics and entertainment.
- Manuella believes that following the royal family is the best reality show.
Experience
Manuella started out as a hard news reporter in Texas in 2013. She has been a reporter, writer, and editor for more than a decade. In 2018, she started writing about travel and lifestyle while living in Europe and eventually branched out to entertainment news. Her newfound passion led her to the Nicki Swift news team in 2021. She particularly enjoys exploring political figures' personal (and often shady) lives. Since joining Nicki, she has delved extensively into celebrities' tragic pasts and messy relationships.
Education
Manuella has two separate bachelor's degrees from the University of Houston — journalism and English literature. She went on to receive a master's degree in International Relations from the Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals (IBEI).
Nicki Swift covers celebrity and entertainment news by way of an expert group of editorial professionals. We drive the conversation on everything from trending Hollywood news to star transformations, always striving to deliver the most compelling commentary, bolstered by quality expert opinions.
As we cover a wide breadth of pop culture, we're constantly reviewing, fact-checking, and updating stories to ensure they're accurate and current. Additional information on our editorial process available here.
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Hollywood
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As Nellie Oleson, Alison Arngrim was one of those characters you love to hate. Now, she's back for the "Little House" reboot, though she looks a bit different.
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Hollywood
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Alexia Barroso has followed in the footsteps of her famous stepfather, "The Odyssey" star Matt Damon, by pursuing a career in the entertainment industry.
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Hollywood
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Not only did Patricia Arquette's daughter, Harlow Jane, inherit her beauty, but it seems she also got the family acting gene, too, and her career is taking off.
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Hollywood
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While Sarah Paulson has praised one of Ella Beatty's impressive makeup skills, the daughter of Warren Beatty and Annette Bening looks flawless with a bare face.
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Hollywood
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Giada De Laurentiis' ex, Todd Thompson, has shared a career update and some posts featuring their daughter, Jade, that reveal where the former couple stands.
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Hollywood
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For years, there was confusion over exactly how much older Russell Crowe is than his partner, Britney Theriot. But the actor eventually cleared the matter up.
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Royals
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Archie & Lilibet might be royalty, but thanks to Harry & Meghan's insistence on shielding the kids from a public life, their status likely hasn't sunk in yet.
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Entertainment
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"General Hospital" actor Ryan Paevey keeps his personal life private, leaving him susceptible to rumors and scammers pretending to be him with fans online.
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Hollywood
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Lorenzo Lamas has had multiple age-gap relationships, but his ex-wife, Shawna Craig, broke down in tears assuring fans they married for love.
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Experts
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Former "Designed to Sell" host Clive Pearse quickly abandoned his attempt to take his career in a new direction, but it could work with the right strategy.
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Hollywood
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Lorenzo Lamas' daughter Isabella might be gorgeous like her Playboy model mother, but her dad says he has a good reason for never telling her she's beautiful.
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Rosie O'Donnell claims she left her talk show when she learned she had a hefty amount in her bank account, but critics are questioning the total.
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Hollywood
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Natalie Alyn Lind is a former child star whose real hair color has sparked a debate among fans — one that just might be settled by a throwback pic of the actor.
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Music
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Rihanna might be a fashion icon both on the red carpet and behind the scenes, but even the singer-turned-designer knows when she has made a mistake.
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Hollywood
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It's possible you would have heard the name "Linda Ripa" a lot more if a devastating accident hadn't altered the course of her life when she was pregnant.
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Hollywood
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Before ESPN legend Skip Bayless married Ernestine Sclafani, he had to pull the plug on a long-term relationship because his ex wanted children and he did not.
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Music
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Alexa Ray Joel might have some striking physical similarities with her dad, Billy Joel, but she's grown up to look a lot like her mom, Christie Brinkley, too.
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Hollywood
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Arnold Schwarzenegger has been linked to the much-younger Heather Milligan for years, but an outing with another woman raised questions about their status.
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Hollywood
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Jillian Hervey looks a lot like her mom, Vanessa Williams. But by using her amazing hair as a form of self-expression, she stands out in the best possible way.
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Hollywood
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A throwback pic had fans debating what Alexis Bledel's natural hair color really is, and while she usually sticks to darker shades, she once made a big change.
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Hollywood
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Kayla Wallace’s handsome husband is familiar to Hallmark fans, and their off-screen romance has become one of television’s sweetest love stories.
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Hollywood
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According to Kathie Lee Gifford, fans thank her often for sharing how she handled a painful time in her marriage to Frank Gifford, one that changed her forever.
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Music
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At age 19, "American Idol" launched Kellie Pickler's country music career. What sort of educational aspirations did the singer have prior to the competition?
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Hollywood
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Some online sleuths think Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' behavior offers clues that their marriage is in trouble, but it seems to demonstrate the opposite.
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Hollywood
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Jill Wagner was once a Hallmark Channel favorite, but since moving on to Paramount+'s "Lioness," the actor chopped her hair, trading long locks for a pixie cut.
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Hollywood
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John Cusack looked older, but not unrecognizable during his last Hollywood outing. His age might be the reason he’s disappeared from American screens, too.
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Hollywood
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Before Michael Feldman, "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie was married to Mark Orchard. What's he been up to since their 2009 divorce?
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