O2 Filmes to Produce a Biopic of Samba Star Elza Soares: ‘If She Were American, She Would be Compared to Ella Fitzgerald’(EXCLUSIVE)

Elza Soares, a legendary samba singer known for her resilience against racism and gender discrimination, will star in a biopic produced by O2 Filmes, following her early struggles and rise to fame. The film, set to begin filming late 2026, highlights her journey of overcoming systemic bias and personal heartbreak, with Elza portrayed by Thais Araujo. The project honors her extraordinary legacy through director Andrea Barata Ribeiro's storytelling.