Scene from Dona Beja / TV series (2026)

Born on November 15, 1988, in Lisbon, Portugal, Catharina Caiado is a Brazilian actress and multifaceted performer. Professionally known by her birth name, she has built a distinguished career across theater, film, and television.

She holds a degree in theater from CAL (Casa das Artes de Laranjeiras), studied dance at Angel Vianna, and earned a master’s degree in Performing Arts from UFRJ. Her international training includes a character study residency at the Royal Shakespeare Company in London.

Caiado gained significant recognition for her role as Carla in the film The Kitchen (2022), directed by Johnny Massaro, and has appeared in series such as Pedaço de Mim and Família é Tudo. In 2024, she joined the cast of the highly anticipated HBO Max remake of Dona Beja, portraying the character Carminha, a role that marks her debut in major streaming telenovelas.

Alternate Names: Érika Januza

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• The Movie of My Life (2017) as Tita

Most Important Roles:

• The Movie of My Life (2017) as Tita
• Bionic (2024) as Helena Santos
• D.P.A. 4 - O Fantástico Reino de Ondion (2025) as Rainha Astúria

Career Highlights:

• The Movie of My Life (2017)
• Bionic (2024)
• D.P.A. 4 - O Fantástico Reino de Ondion (2025)

Erika Januza is known for her role as Mikhael, a sergeant in charge of BOPE in Rio de Janeiro, often involved in dangerous missions. After participating in a controversial operation that ended in a massacre, she was transferred to a police unit in the state's countryside.

Born Gabriela Dallacosta, the Brazilian actress and model has gained significant attention for her role in the upcoming HBO Max reimagining of the classic telenovela Dona Beja.

Born in 1995 in Brazil—specifically identified as being 27 years old in early 2023—she has built a versatile career across television, modeling, and digital media. Her professional journey includes a stint on the reality dating show Túnel do Amor (Tunnel of Love) on Globoplay and Multishow, where she aimed to showcase her personality beyond her acting roles. In addition to her work in major streaming productions, she has appeared in projects like the novela Fuzuê and secured leading roles in independent web series. Dallacosta is also known for her vocal presence in the industry, notably participating in public discussions regarding casting choices in Brazilian television.

Alternate Names: Grazielli Massafera, Grazielli Soares Massafera

Physical Characteristics:

• Eye Color: green
• Hair Color: blond hair

First Appearances:

• Didi, the Treasure Raider (2006) as Ana

Most Important Roles:

• A Happy Family (2024) as Eva
• Billi Pig (2012) as Marivalda/Billi Pig (Voice)
• Didi, the Treasure Raider (2006) as Ana
• Back and Forth (2016) as Voz

Career Highlights:

• A Happy Family (2024)
• Billi Pig (2012)
• Didi, the Treasure Raider (2006)
• Back and Forth (2016)

Awards:

• Nominated for 1 Emmy - Best Performance by an Actress (2016)
• Won APCA Trophy - Television: Best Actress (Televisão: Melhor Atriz) (2016)
• Won Contigo - Best Romantic Couple (Melhor Par Romântico) (2020)
• Nominated for 1 Contigo - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2020)
• Nominated for 1 Contigo - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2009)
• Nominated for 1 Contigo - Best Supporting Actress (Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante) (2008)
• Won Contigo - Most Promising Actress (Melhor Atriz Revelação) (2007)
• Nominated for 1 Jury Award - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2012)
• Won Audience Award - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2012)
• Won Prêmio Qualidade - Television: Most Promising Actress (Televisão: Melhor Atriz Revelação) (2007)
• Nominated for 1 Extra Award - Best Supporting Actress (Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante) (2018)
• Won Extra Award - Best Supporting Actress (Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante) (2015)
• Nominated for 1 Extra Award - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2009)
• Nominated for 1 Extra Award - Best Supporting Actress (Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante) (2008)
• Nominated for 1 Troféu Imprensa - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2017)
• Won Troféu Internet - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2017)
• Won Troféu Imprensa - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2016)
• Won Troféu Internet - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2016)
• Won Troféu Imprensa - Best Newcomer (Melhor Revelação) (2007)
• Nominated for 1 Melhores do Ano - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz) (2019)

Born on June 28, 1982, in Jacarezinho, Paraná, Grazielli "Grazi" Soares Massafera is one of Brazil’s most celebrated actresses and a prominent figure in the country's entertainment industry. Her journey to stardom began in the world of pageantry, where she won the Miss Paraná title in 2004 and placed third in the Miss Brasil competition that same year. However, it was her participation in the fifth season of the reality show Big Brother Brasil in 2005, where she finished as the runner-up, that turned her into a household name and launched her television career.

Despite early skepticism from critics due to her reality TV background, Massafera made her acting debut in the 2006 telenovela "Páginas da Vida," earning praise as a rising star. She spent the following decade building a versatile filmography with lead roles in productions like "Negócio da China" (2008), "Flor do Caribe" (2013), and "Bom Sucesso" (2019). Her career reached a definitive turning point in 2015 with her raw and haunting portrayal of Larissa, a model descending into crack cocaine addiction, in the Emmy-winning series "Verdades Secretas" (Hidden Truths). This performance earned her widespread critical acclaim and a prestigious nomination for Best Actress at the International Emmy Awards. Today, she is regarded as a symbol of professional reinvention and is one of Brazil's most influential and sought-after talents in both acting and high-fashion advertising.

Alternate Names: Natallia Lorran

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Born in the city of Janaúba, Minas Gerais, Natállia Lorran is a rising Brazilian actress and model who has quickly made a name for herself in the television and film industry. Her birth name is Natállia Lorran, and she identifies deeply with her regional roots in Minas Gerais, often sharing her journey from the countryside to major Brazilian production hubs.

She gained international visibility through her role as Luci Ana in the Netflix comedy A Vampire in the Family (2023), following her work in the dramatic short film Eva (2021). Lorran's career reached a new milestone when she was cast as Geni in the highly anticipated HBO Max reimagining of Dona Beja (2026), a period drama where she portrays a key figure within the social circles of 19th-century Brazil. Known for her striking presence and versatile acting style, she continues to balance her work in high-profile streaming series with her career as a fashion model.

First Appearances:

• Sans elle... (2003) as Suedehead

Most Important Roles:

• Morangos com Açúcar - O Filme (2012) as Soraia
• Bairro (2013) as
• Sei lá (2014) as Odete
• D'ZRT - O Regresso (2024) as Self
• Mixed Marriage (2004) as
• Sans elle... (2003) as Suedehead
• Portugal Não Está à Venda (2019) as Sara Maia

Career Highlights:

• Morangos com Açúcar - O Filme (2012)
• Bairro (2013)
• Sei lá (2014)
• D'ZRT - O Regresso (2024)
• Mixed Marriage (2004)
• Sans elle... (2003)
• Portugal Não Está à Venda (2019)

Awards:

• Nominated for 1 Prémios Àquila - Best Actress - Television (2022)
• Won Fantastic Award (Prémios Fantastic) - Best Leading Actress - Television (Melhor Actriz Protagonista - Televisão) (2019)

Rita Pereira was born on March 13, 1982 in Portugal. She is an actress, known for A Herdeira (2017) , Quero é Viver (2022) and Maré Alta (2004) .