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Silvio Santos

Senor Abravanel, known professionally as Silvio Santos, is a Brazilian entrepreneur, media tycoon and television host. In 2022, Silvio Santos's net worth is estimated to be $1.3 billion dollars.

March 29, 2022

Words by Matthew Taylor

Silvio Santos Net Worth

$1.3 billion

Est. Range $1B - $1.6B

Medium Confidence

Silvio Santos is a Brazilian entrepreneur, media tycoon, and television host. He owns SBT, the second largest television network in Brazil. His net worth was US$3.2 billion in 2020. He hosts the second longest running Brazilian program: Programa Silvio Santos, which has aired since 1963. He is also the only celebrity in Brazil on the list of billionaires by Forbes magazine.

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Buying Power

Silvio Santos's net worth of 1.3 billion can buy...

9890x
Tesla Model S
Priced at $131,440
2131x
Prestige 420 yacht
Priced at $610,000
34x
Gulfstream G450
Priced at $38,000,000

Methodology

The Wealthiest Index is a ranking of the world's richest people. In calculating Andre Agassi’s net worth, we strive to provide the most transparent calculations available with detailed analysis of how that Andre Agassi’s fortune was made. Each net worth figure is updated at regular intervals to reflect market movements.

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