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Gabriela and Regina Duarte media controversy
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Brazilian actresses Gabriela Duarte and Regina Duarte have criticized media conduct following a viral interview regarding their upcoming theatrical collaboration, “A ‘A Filha da…”. da…’. The duo, who are reuniting on stage after working separately for over two decades, reported that an interview intended to promote their professional reunion instead focused on partisan politics and Regina Duarte’s past involvement with the Jair Bolsonaro administration. During the Folha de S. Paulo interview, Gabriela Duarte attempted to interrupt her mother’s responses to political questions, leading to viral moments of tension. Gabriela characterized the journalistic approach as “quite inelegant” ‘quite inelegant’ and “sensationalist,” ‘sensationalist,’ arguing that the pursuit of viral clips and headlines overshadowed the artistic subject matter. She suggested that the media prioritized political conflict over a respectful dialogue regarding their careers. The controversy expanded into a public dispute on Instagram involving Mika Lins. Following an interview by Folha de S. Paulo, the interview, Lins criticized the actresses, suggesting they showed a “lack ‘lack of preparedness” preparedness’ during the exchange. Gabriela Duarte responded by accusing Lins of “hate ‘hate and obsession.” obsession.’ Lins defended her stance, stating her focus remains on issues such as press freedom and combating denialism, while maintaining that the interview reflected the subjects' inability to address the topics raised. Gabriela Duarte later clarified her actions during the interview, stating she intervened to defend her mother against persistent political questioning. She remarked, ‘I am in a phase of life where I am taking care of my parents... regardless of any person, any situation, I will always defend those I love.’ The actresses are currently performing in the production at the Teatro BDO Jaraguá.
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