ALEXANDRE FROTA E RAUL GAZOLLA - TICARACATICAST | EP 396

Summary

The video features an engaging conversation between Brazilian actors and friends Alexandre Frota and Raul Gazolla, who reminisce about their time working together in soap operas in the 90s. They share entertaining behind-the-scenes anecdotes about demanding directors, forgetting lines on set, crazy shooting conditions, and industry politics. They also discuss how the landscape has changed with social media stars now rivaling traditional actors in popularity. The rapport between Frota and Gazolla shines through as they joke around, praise each other's work, and show enduring admiration and friendship despite ups and downs over lengthy careers.

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Q & A

What rescue operation was Frota involved in recently?

Frota was involved in attempting to rescue victims of a helicopter crash in the Serra do Mar mountain range on New Year's Eve. He gathered a team of volunteers to search for the downed helicopter.

How does Frota help with water rescues?

Frota heads a group called Voluntários do Mar (Volunteers of the Sea) that is equipped with jet skis and other gear to help with water rescues along the São Paulo coast.

What are some classic TV shows that Raul Gazola and Frota were in?

Gazola and Frota were both in the hit soap opera "Roque Santeiro." Gazola was also in "Cananga do Japão," a very popular show in the 1990s.

What does Gazola say is an actor's main obligation regarding scripts?

Gazola says an actor has two main obligations - to show up on time and to know the script.

What does Frota say about decorating scripts?

Frota says that as he has gotten older, he studies and annotates the scripts extensively to help him feel more secure with the material.

What volunteer coastal cleanup project is Gazola working on?

Gazola is working on a project to clean up beaches along the Costa do Sol area using kiteboarding to access remote areas.

How did Gazola get his big break on TV?

He went to an open casting call without having read the script but impressed the director with his natural performance. He landed the lead role despite his own hesitations about taking it.

What does Frota say about his approach to material possessions now?

As he has gotten older, Frota has tried to minimize his possessions. He says he owns only a couple pairs of pants and some shirts. He likes to be able to quickly gather his things if needed.

What inside advice does Gazola offer a young woman about self defense?

He tells his daughter that if she needs to punch a man, she should follow it immediately with a kick to the groin area.

What were some classic moments of chaos recalled from their theater days?

They reminisce about a scene involving motor scooters going awry when a projector screen lowered too early. In another play, a shower scene was ruined when the water didn't turn on, forcing improvisation.