Tatiana Silva Braga Tavares is one of Belgium’s most recognized media personalities. Her journey into the limelight began in 2005 when she won the Miss Belgium title after competing as Miss Brussels. This major achievement opened doors for her to represent Belgium on global stages, including the Miss World and Miss Universe contests held in 2005 and 2006.
Tatiana Silva Early Years in Belgium
Tatiana Silva was raised in Uccle, a quiet neighborhood just outside Brussels, where her Cape Verdean roots were an important part of her upbringing. Before her rise to fame, she was studying to become a personal assistant while also working part-time at a local shop. Tatiana is fluent in several languages, including French, Dutch, English, Portuguese, and Cape Verdean Creole. In her free moments, she enjoys reading, dancing, and exploring new places. In 2005, she proudly earned the Miss Belgium title, succeeding Ellen Petri, who was the previous year’s winner.
The Journey to Miss Belgium
In 2005, Tatiana Silva achieved a remarkable milestone by being crowned Miss Belgium, succeeding Ellen Petri, who held the title in 2004. Her victory was celebrated widely because she became the first black woman to win this prestigious title. That same year, she proudly represented Belgium at the Miss World pageant, carrying her country’s flag on the global stage. Almost ten years later, in 2012, Laura Beyne, another woman of African heritage, continued this proud tradition by also winning the Miss Belgium crown.
Tatiana Silva Work for UNICEF
In 2014, Tatiana Silva began working with UNICEF to help fight poverty and hunger in Africa. She has been active in spreading the message about how important education, good nutrition, and healthcare are through many UNICEF projects. Her commitment has led her to visit several communities in West Africa and places that offer support to people in need. One of her first trips was to Côte d’Ivoire, where she highlighted the struggles faced by the local people.
Besides her work with UNICEF, Tatiana also supports Handicap International. She traveled to Angola as their ambassador, raising awareness and helping improve the lives of people with disabilities. Driven by a strong desire to make a difference, she continues to teach others about the problems many countries face. Tatiana is also a dedicated supporter of cancer awareness, offering hope and encouragement to those affected by the illness.
Career Highlights in TV and Radio
Tatiana Silva began her media career in 2006 by sharing her thoughts on the reality show Miss Swan for the channel AB3. In 2010, she took on an exciting new challenge by joining Expeditie Robinson, a survival show set in tropical locations that aired in Belgium on the Dutch channel 2BE. As time went on, Tatiana’s career grew as she worked with popular networks like M6, TV5, and RTBF.
She became well-known for her friendly and lively presence as a weather presenter and host on programs such as C’est du belge, Drôle d’été, Cap 48, and Printemps, grandeur nature. In 2015, she also co-hosted the show Les 2 font la paire for a week. Before that, in 2014, she regularly connected with listeners through her weekly radio program 8/9 on Vivacité. With nearly ten years of experience, Tatiana has built a strong reputation in both television and radio, admired for her warmth and professionalism.
Tatiana took on a thrilling challenge in 2017 by competing in season eight of Danse avec les stars, the French Dancing with the Stars. Paired with professional Christophe Licata, their performances won over audiences and judges, landing them a proud third spot.
The World of Music
In 2008, she released her own version of the popular 1986 song “I Can’t Wait” by Nu Shooz. From December 2009, she started presenting the weather regularly on Belgium’s RTBF channel. Then, in April 2013, she began sharing weather updates for the French channel M6 too. Today, she appears on TF1, one of France’s top TV channels, where many people appreciate her friendly and trustworthy way of delivering the forecast.
Tatiana’s Life Outside Work
Tatiana Silva has a special family link with Mayra Andrade, the popular Cape Verdean singer, as they are first cousins.
In mid-2011, Belgian singer Stromae confirmed his relationship with Tatiana. She once said their love felt like it would last forever. However, by September 2012, the couple had gone their separate ways.
