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Reynaldo Gianecchini says he no longer wants to act in soap operas

The actor said the COVID-19 pandemic prompted him to rethink his career and seek shorter projects and formats that let him explore different forms of expression.

3 Nov 2026

Reynaldo Gianecchini, 53, says he no longer wants to act in soap operas. In an interview on Alt Tabet, a UOL program hosted by Antonio Tabet, he explained that the COVID-19 pandemic led him to reconsider his professional direction.

Gianecchini said he now prefers shorter projects and work that allows him to explore different formats and forms of expression.

Sources: Folha Ilustrada.