In the season finale of its 20th anniversary, Lázaro Ramos honors the behind-the-scenes team of “Espelho” on Canal Brasil, April 17 at 10 PM.
The people who make Espelho happen are finally getting their moment in the spotlight. On April 17 at 10 PM, Canal Brasil wraps up the season of “Espelho – 20 Anos Depois” (Espelho – 20 Years Later) with a brand-new episode dedicated to the show’s technical crew. Host Lázaro Ramos turns the tables and interviews the team, turning a behind-the-scenes reunion into a tribute to two decades of groundbreaking Brazilian television.
A crew that became family
For this special episode, Lázaro Ramos welcomed sound engineer Vilson Almeida, co-director Anderson Quack, logger André Pacheco, camera operator J. Vitorino, costume designer Bettine Silveira, co-director Renato de Paula, and producer Cristina Ferreira. The episode also features testimonials from former team members, producer Tânia Rocha and writer-director Elisio Lopes Jr.
For many of them, Espelho was their first real break in the audiovisual industry. Logger André Pacheco spoke candidly about the program’s personal impact.
I often say that ‘Espelho’ was the great school of life. It was listening to Zezé Motta that I learned about prejudice, racism, and the hardships she faced. It was listening to Criolo that I learned about Brazil’s political struggles. By hearing the great names the show introduced me to, I learned about life. ‘Espelho’ was my school and my formation as a person — André Pacheco, logger
Costume designer Bettine Silveira offered her own powerful take. “It is an anthropological, philosophical, and sociological program that addresses all layers of humanity.”
Iconic moments and forgotten formats
The group revisited milestones from the show’s history, including formats and segments that defined the Espelho experience. Lázaro Ramos laughed recalling the season when he decided to operate the camera himself while conducting interviews — resulting in unfocused, poorly framed footage.
Co-director Anderson Quack highlighted moments he considers pioneering in Brazilian TV.
I loved the segment with Lazinho in the car, picking up guests and already filming. Seu Jorge was very emblematic for me because it ended at Largo das Neves in Santa Teresa, where he played his first Farofa Carioca show — and TV ended up using that later. ‘Espelho’ was a pioneer in many ways; we were focused on doing something new for the viewer — Anderson Quack, co-director
Remote recordings brought the world closer
The episode also revisits the remote recording season, which opened the door to international guests. It was during that period that Espelho welcomed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and actor Terry Crews, expanding the show’s reach well beyond Brazilian borders.
An emotional send-off
At the end of the episode, Lázaro Ramos introduces the new professionals who made it possible to film this special moment. He invites everyone in front of the camera, closing the season with a heartfelt round of applause — a tribute to everyone who has kept Espelho alive for 20 years.
Event Info
- Show: Espelho – 20 Anos Depois (12×25′)
- Episode: Crew Documentary – Season 16, Ep. 12
- Premiere: Friday, April 17, at 10 PM – Canal Brasil
- Re-airings: Sunday, Apr. 19, at 10:30 AM; Tuesday, Apr. 21, at 2:30 PM; Wednesday, Apr. 22, at 7 PM
- Direction: Lázaro Ramos
- Rating: General Audiences
