Janaína Gazoni from Alegre (ES) stars as Bella in CPX Films’ intense drama, defying her criminal ex-husband’s love in Rio’s Complexo do Alemão.
Brazilian Actress Shines in Rio’s Heart
Talented Janaína Gazoni, from Alegre in Espírito Santo, leads the new film from CPX Films. Directed by Jackson and Jef Lessa, it was shot in the iconic Complexo do Alemão, site of Globo’s Salve Jorge (2012/2013).
Direction assistance by Thiago Ribeiro and Peta. Produced by Bruno Monção. Cinematography by Julio Ricardo.
Love lingers, but Bella rejects crime. A gripping clash that hooks viewers.
Plot of Passion and Defiance
As Bella, Janaína portrays a resilient woman torn between lingering love for her ex-husband – played by Marco Antônio Gimenez, forever the Urubu from Malhação – and her pursuit of an honest life.
He fights to win her back, but she stands firm against crime. The cast sparkles with Dani Costa, Rodrigo Candelot, Renato de Souza, Maurício Pitanga, Edmilson Anastácio, Max Magalhães, Priscila Rangel, Bruno Monção, Jackson Candido, and young Alicia Bernardo as Alice, their daughter.
Local residents join in, boosting Complexo do Alemão as a key audiovisual hub.
Photo: Julio Ricardo / Press Release
