João Emanuel Carneiro

João Emanuel Carneiro Silva (born 17 February 1970), also known by his initials JEC, is a screenwriter, film director, and author of Brazilian telenovelas. His many works include: ''Central Station'', ''Midnight'', ''Orfeu'', and ''Castelo Rá-Tim-Bum''.

His greatest hit on television was ''Avenida Brasil'' that broke several TV audience records in Brazil and abroad, being sold to more than 130 countries. Aired originally between March-October 2012, the telenovela achieved an overall average of 42 rating points and a 69% share. The last episode scored an impressive 56 rating points and an 84% share, with more than 50 million (sic) viewers, becoming the most watched TV program of the year. ''Avenida Brasil'', was considered by ''Forbes'' the most-commercially successful telenovela in Brazilian history, with total earnings estimated in $1 billion.

He was considered by ''Época'', one of the 100 most influential Brazilians in 2012. Provided by Wikipedia