Luana Piovani, 45, said she was harassed by a strong name at Globo at the beginning of her career. Unlike other victims who choose not to reveal the name of the aggressor, Piovani turns in the abuser: director Carlos Manga (1928-2015). “I experienced abuse when I was 20, but at the time it was normal and I only realized it later”, she begins. Then Luana gives details of the situation that would have happened behind the scenes of the remake of “Anjo Mau”‘, in 1997.
“We were in director Carlos Manga’s office and from a distance, he tapped his leg and said ‘sit here’. I thought: daring uncle. I sat on the arm of the chair. that episode could have been heavy”, recognizes Luana.
She also admitted that she felt a “little pressure” in the artistic environment when she clashed with director Boninho during Big Brother Brasil 22. Luana refused to give images of her three children. [Dom, Liz e Bem] with Pedro Scooby to be shown on the program. “My claim was fair. I was always careful to minimize the exaggeration in the use of my image, imagine if I would not have it with my children. to reporter Sofia Cerqueira, from Veja magazine.
Luana swore that she was not afraid of reprisals from the director, who could use his power in the market to harm her, for example, in Portugal, where she currently works. “I have power, I don’t need either him or Globo. I’ve needed it, no more. As for Boninho’s attitude, I only speak of what I know. He is a money maker, responsible for the biggest billing of the house. as king at Globo”, she points out.
The actress also spoke about the upcoming presidential elections. She said that she took to the streets to ask for Lula’s arrest, supported Lava Jato and Sergio Moro. “Wrong is wrong. As they say, Brazilians should be studied. In 2018, they chose the worst options and made the current president the savior of the country. I don’t have that little stone in my pocket, I voted for Marina Silva. who was convicted. I don’t vote for either.”
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