Overview

• The inaugural 15 honorees span veteran actors, authors and directors, including Fernanda Montenegro, Tony Ramos, Antônio Pitanga, Walcyr Carrasco and Serginho Groisman.
• Among those present were Tony Ramos, Betty Faria, Laura Cardoso, Nathália Timberg, Neusa Borges, Rosamaria Murtinho, Renato Aragão and Ary Fontoura.
• Dennis Carvalho, Fernanda Montenegro, Lima Duarte and Mauro Mendonça did not attend the ceremony, prompting online questions about Montenegro’s absence.
• Director Amauri Soares said new names will be added periodically, while CEO Paulo Marinho emphasized honoring talent as a way to preserve Globo’s connection with the public.
• The celebration also showcased upgrades such as the MG4 module, which increased production capacity by over 50% and houses Latin America’s largest permanent virtual production studio at a complex opened in 1995 as Projac.