Retired from her athlete life in 1998, one year after attended to the famous TV Globo's school of actors (Oficina de Atores da Globo).
Known as "Eliani", as a pro volleyball player.
Mother of a boy named Tobias (b. 1999).
Before acting, she had a successful career as a volleyball player. Played two Olympic Games (Los Angeles '84 and Seoul '88) for Brazilian National Team.