Erika Hilton

Erika Hilton
Member of the Chamber of Deputies
Assumed office
1 February 2023
ConstituencySão Paulo
Councillor of São Paulo
In office
1 January 2021 – 1 February 2023
ConstituencyAt-large
Personal details
Born
Erika Santos Silva

(1992-12-09) 9 December 1992 (age 31)
Franco da Rocha, São Paulo, Brazil
Political partyPSOL (2015–present)
Alma materFederal University of São Carlos
Occupation
  • Politician
  • activist
  • pedagogue
Websiteerikahilton.com.br

Erika Santos Silva, known as Erika Hilton (born 9 December 1992), is a Brazilian politician and activist for black and LGBT rights.[1][2][3] Hilton studied teaching and gerontology before entering politics.[4]

Affiliated to the Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL), in the 2020 elections, she gained national and international notice by becoming the first openly transgender councilor elected to the Municipal Chamber of São Paulo, receiving the most votes for any councilor in the country.[5][6][7][8][3]

In November 2021, she was honoured with a "Generation Change Award" at the 2021 MTV Europe Music Awards in Budapest.[9]

In 2022, she and Duda Salabert became the first two openly transgender people elected to the National Congress of Brazil, with both of them elected to its Chamber of Deputies.[10][11] Hilton was honored as one of the BBC 100 Women in December 2022.[12]


A documentary about Erika Hilton is currently in production and will soon premiere in Brazil. It promises to offer a comprehensive and detailed view of Hilton's life and trajectory, highlighting her significant contributions to various aspects of Brazilian culture and politics.[13] The documentary is expected to provide valuable insights into her personal journey, challenges, and achievements, as well as explore her impact on social and political issues in Brazil. With its imminent release, the documentary is anticipated to serve as a source of inspiration and reflection for audiences in Brazil and beyond.[14]

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  2. ^ "Erika Hilton, 1ª vereadora trans de SP: "Marginalização não é uma escolha, é uma sentença"". Metrópoles (in Brazilian Portuguese). 8 February 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
  3. ^ a b Nugent, Ciara (13 October 2021). "This Trans Politician Is Fighting for Change in Brazil — Despite the Dangers". Time. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  4. ^ Downie, Andrew (28 September 2022). "'Lift this country up': trans pioneer Erika Hilton seeks Brazil election win". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  5. ^ "Erika Hilton 50700 PSOL". politica.estadao.com.br.
  6. ^ "Lunardelli Goncalves Candidaturas". conjur.
  7. ^ "Erika Hilton, 1ª vereadora trans de SP: "Marginalização não é uma escolha, é uma sentença"". metropoles.
  8. ^ "No Roda Viva, Erika Hilton comenta os ataques sofridos pelos parlamentares do PSOL". cultura.uol.com.br.
  9. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (14 November 2021). "As MTV EMAs Go Ahead in Budapest Despite Anti-LGBTQ Laws, Hungarian Activist Award Winner Details 'Fear and Censorship'". Variety. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  10. ^ "Brazil Elects First Two Transgender Members of Congress". www.advocate.com. 4 October 2022.
  11. ^ "Trans candidates make history as Brazil prepares to oust its homophobic president". xtramagazine.com. 4 October 2022.
  12. ^ "BBC 100 Women 2022: Who is on the list this year?". BBC News. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
  13. ^ "Filme sobre Erika Hilton dirigido por Chica Andrade recebe R$ 160 mil de fundo para cineastas". Folha de S.Paulo.
  14. ^ "Erika Hilton". coletivobodoque (in Portuguese). Retrieved 8 May 2024.

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