Question 1

What personal health challenge did actress Drica Moraes face during filming?

Accepted Answer

Drica Moraes was diagnosed with leukemia and shot all her scenes before starting treatment. After being cured, she stated her memory from the film is that she is now 'alive'.

Question 2

Why did director Marcus Baldini initially not want Deborah Secco for the lead role?

Accepted Answer

Director Marcus Baldini originally didn't want Deborah Secco to star because he felt her image wasn't sexually appealing enough for the role of Bruna.

Question 3

What was the film originally titled and why?

Accepted Answer

The film was originally titled 'O Doce Veneno do Escorpião' ('The Scorpion's Sweet Venom'), which is the name of the novel it is based on.

Question 4

Who was originally cast in the title role before Deborah Secco?

Accepted Answer

Actress Karen Junqueira was originally cast in the title role but quit due to schedule conflicts. She later portrayed a prostitute in the Brazilian HBO series Preamar (2012).

Question 5

What does the character Huldson represent according to writer Raquel Pacheco?

Accepted Answer

Raquel Pacheco stated that Cássio Gabus Mendes's character Huldson represents the men who attempted to take her off prostitution and failed.

Question 6

What personal health challenge did actress Drica Moraes face during filming?

Accepted Answer

Drica Moraes was diagnosed with leukemia and shot all her scenes before starting treatment. After being cured, she stated her memory from the film is that she is now 'alive'.

Question 7

Why did director Marcus Baldini initially not want Deborah Secco for the lead role?

Accepted Answer

Director Marcus Baldini originally didn't want Deborah Secco to star as he felt her image wasn't sexually appealing enough for the role of Bruna.

Question 8

What was the film originally titled and why?

Accepted Answer

The film was originally titled 'O Doce Veneno do Escorpião' ('The Scorpion's Sweet Venom'), which is the title of the novel it is based on.

Question 9

How did the protagonist get her nickname 'Surfistinha'?

Accepted Answer

Some clients thought Rachel looked like a surfer, so she adopted the nickname 'Surfistinha,' which means 'little surfer girl' in Portuguese.

Question 10

What significant decision did Rachel make shortly after becoming a call girl?

Accepted Answer

Shortly after starting work as a call girl, Rachel decided to write a blog about her experiences, documenting her life in the profession.

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