Tânia Maria, the breakout star of 'The Secret Agent,' has joined the cast of Leonardo Lacca’s new film 'Sábado Morto.' The project is currently filming in Brazil’s Northeast region.
Tânia Maria stars alongside Jesuíta Barbosa in the drama, which follows a medical resident returning to his hometown in the Pernambuco backlands. There he reunites with his mother Terezinha amid emerging family secrets. The story is being shot over five weeks in Recife and the Arcoverde region.
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The film 'O Agente Secreto' by Kleber Mendonça Filho blends Brazilian elements and American references in its 2026 Oscar campaign. Starring Wagner Moura, the movie recounts the military dictatorship with suspense and fantasy touches, drawing 2.3 million viewers in Brazil. The promotion features the actor's elegant looks at international awards.
Actress Fernanda Torres and director Walter Salles joined actor Wagner Moura and filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho in a conversation to promote the film 'The Secret Agent' during its Oscar campaign. Part of the discussion was shared on the film's social media for the US audience. The participants addressed the challenges of representing Brazil and themes of national identity.
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Actress Maria Ribeiro, known for her iconic role in 'Vidas Secas' (1963), died on December 29, 2024, at age 102, in Geneva, Switzerland, after a stroke. Born in the Bahian sertão, she led a life of twists and turns, from rural labor to the silver screen, debuting at 40 without prior experience.
The 13th edition of the São Paulo International Theater Show (MITsp) starts this Saturday (7) and runs until March 15, featuring 24 Brazilian and foreign productions exploring themes like violence and the environment. Held across 11 venues in the capital, the event highlights French writer Édouard Louis and companies from the Centro-Oeste region. A parallel program, Farofa do Processo, occupies independent spaces in Bexiga with works in development.
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The Guará Jury Court sentenced João Paulo Teixeira to 29 years, 11 months and 23 days in a closed regime for the murder and dismemberment of Thalita Marques Berquó Ramos in January 2025.