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Indigenous artists have had important roles in productions such as “Terra e Paixão”, “Renascer” and “No Rancho Fundo”
With important roles in major productions such as “Terra e Paixão”, “Renascer” and “No Rancho Fundo”, indigenous artists were not just supporting actors, but rather central figures in the plots, whose stories and voices reflect realities that, until then , , where they rarely found space in teledramaturgy.
Below, we remember some actors present in Globo soap operas in 2024.
Daniele Munduruku
Daniel Munduruku, actor, writer and teacher belonging to the indigenous Munduruku population, has published more than 60 books and two Jabuti awards in his career. In the soap opera “Terra e Paixão” on TV Globo, he gave life to the wise shaman Jurucê Guató.
President of the “Instituto Uka – Casa dos Saberes Ancestrais”, Daniel often shares reflective videos and his work as a writer and speaker on his social networks.
Suyane Moreira
Suyane Moreira, born in Juazeiro do Norte, brings to her story the influence of her indigenous roots, inherited from her mother. At 17 she decided to follow her dream of becoming a model and left home in search of opportunities.
In “Terra e Paixão”, Suyane played Iraê Guató, daughter of the shaman Jurucê, a character with a deep knowledge of herbs and natural medicine. According to Gshow, his grandmother was one of the references to build this interpretation.
Adanilo
Descendant of the indigenous populations of the areas of Baixo Solimões and Baixo Tapajós, located between the states of Amazonas and Pará, the actor Adanilo gave life to the character Deocleciano in the first phase of the soap opera “Renascer”.
On his social networks, Adanilo always praises his indigenous roots. He currently plays the character of Sidney in “Volta por Cima”.
MacSuara
Mac Suara, a descendant of the indigenous Terena and Kadiwéu, is one of Brazil’s first indigenous actors. Born in Mato Grosso do Sul, he was present in “Renascer” when he played Chico das Mortes.
Mel Muzzillo
Mell Muzzillo, model, dancer and with Afro-indigenous roots of the Tupinambá people, took her first steps on television playing the character of Ritinha in “Renascer”.
In an interview with Gshow, the actress spoke about the importance of being an actress who represents Afro-Indigenous women. “”I want to be there for my parents, I want to be there for these kids who saw themselves in me, who sometimes were a little lost wondering, ‘Wow, can I be in this place?’ You can! Believe me,” he said.
Dandara Queiroz
Actress and activist of Tupi-Guarani origin, Dandara Queiroz began her career on television playing Benvinda in the soap opera “No Rancho Fundo”. Raised in the hinterland of Mato Grosso do Sul, she also stood out as a model, being one of the great revelations of Sao Paulo Fashion Week 2022, where she modeled for several brands.
Graduated in Architecture and Urban Planning since 2019, Dandara combines a passion for art and activism in her multiple professional activities.
Zahy Tentehar
With roots in the Tentehar-Guajajara people and born in the Cana Brava indigenous reserve, in Maranhão, Zahy Tentehar stands out as a director, actress and activist.
Her career includes roles such as in the second season of the Netflix series “Cidade Invisível” and in the soap opera “No Rancho Fundo”, where she played the character of Paula Alexandre.
Source: Terra
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