Actress victim of virtual rape in ‘Travessia’: “I didn’t know it was destiny”

Actress victim of virtual rape in ‘Travessia’: “I didn’t know it was destiny”


Danielle Olímpia reiterates that her character has helped raise awareness of the subject and the importance of welcoming family

At 25, Daniel Olympia premiered her first telenovela – and on the right foot in the 9pm timeslot, onwards TV Globe. The actress, born in São Paulo, gave life to Karina, in Intersectiona young woman addicted to social networks who ends up being virtually deceived by a pedophile, role of Claudius Tovarbelieving herself to be the famous Bruna Schuler, played by Giulia Buscaccio.

Virtual rape victim in the plot of Glory perezthe woman from São Paulo said that the preparation for the character took place in different phases and lasted until the end of the serial, the first was the immersion in Vila Isabel, a district of Rio de Janeiro, “to get to know the carioca accent of the gem”, the contact with technology professionals and then the knowledge of the history of people who have lived through traumas and experiences like Karina’s.

Asked if she should have performed any rituals to lighten the story after taping the scenes, Danielle said she knew from the start that the character would go through a molestation situation, but not that it would be through a pedophile or virtual rape – be a surprise through the chapters he received.

“I don’t think there was actually a ritual, but it was a combination where I would feel his pain, that I would totally surrender one hundred percent to whatever the character required within Projac [Estúdios Globo]. After going through the turnstile, it would be Danielle, the one who would have the vision of all these experiences that Karina has gone through, but in a more rational way,” she said, noting that she has always had the support of family and friends.

The actress also revealed that “unfortunately, she’s already heard indecent comments about her body that make her uncomfortable” – and that she recalls an incident of molestation when she was still just a child.

“I was walking home from school, wearing my school uniform, when I overheard two men sitting in a café commenting on how many times they would swipe my credit card. I felt embarrassed, I felt bad. have an open dialogue with their parents and how important it is for a child to be aware of the different forms of harassment. After undergoing this, the first thing I did was tell my parents, ”she revealed, reiterating the importance of welcoming and educating the family in these cases.

“I am very grateful for this experience”

Very different from his first screen performance, when he played Cacau, in the series To tuneBrazilian production of NetflixDanielle believes that she has been able to mature a lot thanks to the exchange she has had with the entire cast of the soap opera – being immersed in the core with characters lived from Nando Wedge, Flavio kingtheir plot parents, e Raul Gazola, Now Figueiredo, lucy alves AND romulus Star.

Speaking of a character he would like to play, the artist underlines that he wants to “tell true stories that move and raise awareness”. “I don’t get stuck in one situation. I think I’m open to new good stories that need to be told,” she said.

For future projects, at the moment, he intends to study, miss his family and rest, until something new comes along.

How to report a virtual rape?

Virtual rape is a variant of the crime of rape, provided for by article 2013 of the penal code. It is the act of “forcing someone, by violence or serious threat, to have carnal intercourse or to practice or permit the practice of another libidinous act with him”. The penalty ranges from 6 to 10 years of imprisonment.

It worsens when the victim is a teenager between 14 and 18 years old (8 to 12 years in prison) or when he is a minor, since there is the practice of raping a vulnerable person (8 to 15 years).

If you or someone you know is going through this, know that you can file a report anonymously by calling the Military Police (190), Dial Rights (100), Women’s Assistance Center (180) or by filing a report online, in the Government Application federal or via the portal of the Ministry of Women.

It is also possible to file a complaint by registering a BO at the ordinary or specialized Police Headquarters for computer crimes and also by filing a complaint at a Police Headquarters Specialized in Assistance to Women.

Source: Terra

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