A Brutal Pact: The Murder of Daniella Perez
In 1992, actress and dancer Daniella Perez was murdered by her co-star, Guilherme de Pádua and his wife, Paula Thomaz, in a cruelly premeditated crime. The untimely death of the 22-year-old, daughter of Brazilian author and producer, International Emmy winner Gloria Perez, shocked the country, gained notoriety and occupied the front pages of national newspapers for years.
Cast
Daniella Perez
Self (archive footage)
Glória Perez
Self
Raul Gazolla
Self
Cláudia Raia
Self
Fábio Assunção
Self
Maurício Mattar
Self
Alexandre Frota
Self
Stênio Garcia
Self
Cristiana Oliveira
Self
Eri Johnson
Self
Marieta Severo
Self
Wolf Maya
Self
Roberto Carlos
Self
Sonia Abrão
Self
Glória Maria
Self
Seasons
E1The Night that Never Ended (A Noite que Nunca Acabou)
Jul 21, 2022
In 1992, the disappearance of rising telenovela star Daniella Perez prompts a frantic search through the streets of Rio de Janeiro. Then, after locating her body, police narrow in on a suspect with close ties to the late actress.
E2The Assassins (Os Assassinos)
Jul 21, 2022
In the days following Daniella’s death, the investigation – and an all-out media frenzy – closes in on the young actress’ on-screen love interest, actor Guilherme de Pádua.
E3A Tireless Mother
Jul 28, 2022
Gloria Perez, Daniella's mother and the author of the soap opera starred by her daughter and her murderer, finds flaws in the police work and starts to run her own investigation.
E4Where Did They Come From?
Jul 28, 2022
E5Was Justice Served?
Jul 28, 2022
Storyline
In 1992, actress and dancer Daniella Perez was murdered by her co-star, Guilherme de Pádua and his wife, Paula Thomaz, in a cruelly premeditated crime. The untimely death of the 22-year-old, daughter of Brazilian author and producer, International Emmy winner Gloria Perez, shocked the country, gained notoriety and occupied the front pages of national newspapers for years.
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