Brazilian actress Isabel Teixeira was brought to tears after receiving a surprise 53rd birthday celebration from colleagues on the set of Quem Ama Cuida.
Teixeira, who turned 53 on Tuesday, November 10, shared a video on social media capturing the tribute prepared by the production team and fellow cast members during filming of the primetime television series.
In the footage, the actress, who portrays the character Pilar in the drama, appeared visibly moved as she thanked the professionals who share her daily recording routine. Weeping with emotion, Teixeira revealed that she could not imagine a better place to celebrate the milestone.
She told colleagues that, aside from being with her children, the set was genuinely where she wanted to be on her birthday.
Writing in the caption of her post, Teixeira reflected on the value of collective artistic work and expressed deep gratitude for the surprise prepared by her co-workers. She explained that she was emerging from an intense day of filming and coming to understand that a set is where the world functions properly because people build it together.
Describing the crew as the most beloved team on the planet, the actress noted that the group had filmed, celebrated, and successfully completed the day's filming schedule. She also thanked colleagues for the party, joking that the celebration had effectively started in January of this year and had been continuing ever since, before concluding that she loved being with them in the best place in the world.
Tributes from Fellow Cast Members
The social media post quickly drew an outpouring of affectionate messages from friends and industry colleagues who rushed to congratulate her on the occasion.
Actor Jose Loreto was among the artists who left a warm comment, addressing Teixeira affectionately and sending millions of congratulations. Loreto wrote that she was the most present among them all and told her that he loved her beyond measure.
Fellow actress Mah Duarte also highlighted Teixeira's personality and professionalism. Duarte described Teixeira as a little pot of light, expressing immense admiration for her work and even more for the person she is, while thanking her for always being kind and filling every room with her joy.
Deborah Secco joined the tributes by calling Teixeira an absolute goddess and the owner of her heart. Comedian and television host Tata Werneck, who plays the daughter of Teixeira's character in Quem Ama Cuida, used the moment to tease her co-star, jokingly remarking that she thought Teixeira had hugged fellow castmate Agatha Moreira more than her. Alexandre Borges, who portrays the brother of Teixeira's character in the storyline, also left a message sending much love.
Behind the Scenes at TV Globo
The informal backstage festivities took place directly following another demanding day of shooting for TV Globo's current nine o'clock telenovela, underlining the close camaraderie among the ensemble cast.
The nine o'clock slot, known in Brazil as the novela das nove, represents the flagship evening drama on Brazilian television. Broadcast nationwide by TV Globo, the production demands rigorous recording schedules that often keep cast and crew working together in the studios for months at a time.
Teixeira has established herself as one of Brazilian television's most prominent dramatic performers following a celebrated career in theatre as both an actress and director. She earned widespread national acclaim for her breakthrough performance as Maria Bruaca in TV Globo's 2022 remake of Pantanal, and later starred as the villain Helena in the 2023 telenovela Elas por Elas.
