In “Altas Horas” last Saturday 18, the actor claimed he went to the cinema as soon as the film premiered to see people’s reaction

or High hours last Saturday, 18, it was special to talk about cinema, since this Sunday, 19, the Brazilian Cinema Day. The program brought together artists dedicated to the seventh art and Rodrigo Santoro was one of the guests.
During his participation, the actor, who has 51 films behind him in 22 years of career, recalled the character who lived in carandiru (2003): the transvestite Lady Di. In the story she marries nurse Sem Chance (Gero Camilo).
In conversation with Serginho Groisman, Rodrigo said that due to his role in the film, he was rejected by the public.
“It is a very emblematic work in my journey. When it debuted, I went to the cinema to see people’s reactions. I was told that some would go to Lady Di’s wedding. Having worked on television for a long time. .. So I’ve seen at least 20 people leaving the cinema, “he said.
The actor revealed that he did a lot of research and played the role of Lady Di with great respect. Even so, audiences have commented and believe this may have happened because he was considered a television heartthrob.

“In this sense it was very difficult, also for the issue of the TV heartthrob, and the jokes … Let’s talk about 2002, it was in another world … It was a challenge that I faced with great respect, I did a lot of research , but it was disgusting. I went through everything and it wasn’t easy, but I’m very proud of this work. It was very, very strong, “he commented.
Source: Terra

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