Cássia Linhares was born on November 24, 1973 in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as Cássia Maria Oliveira Linhares. She is an actress, known for Alta Estação (2006), Começar de Novo (2004) and Como Ser Solteiro (1998). She has been married to Renato Bussiere since March 17, 2006. They have two children.