In Brazil’s political scene, which is full of scandals that seem to go on forever and extreme polarization, few voices are as clear and persistent as Andréia Sadi’s. Sadi, a 38-year-old journalist from São Paulo who was born on May 8, 1987, is one of Brasília’s top reporters. She uses a mix of investigative rigor and sharp analysis to figure out how power works. Her work at GloboNews, G1, and CBN not only informs but also sparks debate, making her an essential source for anyone who wants to know what really happens behind the headlines.
Background and Ancestry: How Your Roots Affect Your Career
Andréia Koudsi Sadi is a product of a multicultural background that shows how diverse Brazil is today. She is the middle child of three and has a strong Arab background: her mother’s grandfather was Iraqi, her father’s grandmother’s family comes from the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon, and her father’s family is Syrian. Because of her cultural background and growing up in São Paulo, she became curious about the world and able to understand other people’s stories, which are two important traits for a journalist.
Sadi graduated from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP) with a degree in Journalism and quickly made a name for herself in the business. Her career in the media started to take off in the 2010s, but it wasn’t until 2015 that she moved to Brasília to work for GloboNews. She focused on covering the political backstage there, which requires not only reliable sources but also the ability to connect the dots on a chessboard where each piece is an important player.
Job: From Reporter to Top Commentator
Andréia Sadi has been the face of political journalism at GloboNews since September 2015. She covers the halls of Congress, the Presidential Palace, and the Supreme Federal Court with surgical precision. She often reports for famous news shows on TV Globo, such as Jornal das Dez, Jornal Hoje, and Jornal Nacional. But she really shines when she analyzes things. In February 2019, she started the interview show “Em Foco com Andréia Sadi,” which puts political figures in the spotlight and gets them to confess and contradict themselves in honest conversations.
In 2022, Sadi became the host of “Estúdio i,” one of the network’s most important news shows, where she talks about the day’s biggest news stories with a group of experts. At the same time, she runs the “Blog da Andréia Sadi” on G1, which started in February 2017 and is a behind-the-scenes diary that gets thousands of hits. There, she breaks down scandals like the recent Banco Master case, which lawyers call “Lava Jato 2.0,” and looks at moves like Gilmar Mendes’ injunction, which stops an alleged “parliamentary coup” in 2027.
That’s not all. Sadi is a political commentator on CBN radio, where her voice is heard in morning debates. She also hosts the podcast Conversa de Política, which is an audio version of her analyses and is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Recent episodes talk about problems like police violence in São Paulo under Tarcísio de Freitas and the passing of a controversial constitutional amendment that makes abortion illegal. She thinks this is a move by Bolsonaro to distract people from the “coup inquiry.”
Her book, Os Mandarins da República (which came out on an unknown date in recent sources but has been praised by many), is a deep look at the corruption of power and how political elites build their networks of influence. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn how to navigate the Republic’s maze, including future journalists.
Recognitions: Awards that Show the Effect
People notice Sadi’s talent. Fecomércio-DF chose her as Journalist of the Year at the Engenho de Comunicação Award in December 2016. In July 2017, she won the Women in Journalism Trophy for Television Reporter the next year. In November 2022, she was one of the TOP 3 in the iBest Award as an Influencer in Brasília. This award goes beyond traditional journalism and shows how far her digital reach goes.
These awards are more than just trophies; they show that she can challenge power without fear. In November 2025, Congressman Hugo Motta raised his voice during an interview when asked about the Federal Police’s role in investigations. This moment went viral on YouTube and solidified her reputation as a sharp journalist.
Personal Life: Finding the Right Balance Between Family and Work
There is a woman behind the hard-working professional who is a master at balancing work and motherhood. She married sports journalist André Rizek in March 2020. He is an ESPN host and her life partner, and they both love to communicate. On April 7, 2021, Journalist’s Day, the couple reached an interesting milestone: the birth of their twins, João and Pedro. This poetic coincidence shows how the lives of two media professionals are linked.
