Soraya Helena

Soraya Helena’s filmography is a bit of a journey through modern Brazilian cinema—one minute you’re knee-deep in the dreamy, poetic world of Butterflies (2018), and the next you’re barely catching your breath with the intensity of 7 Minutes (2020). In Butterflies, it’s all about that hazy, coming-of-age vibe—nostalgia with a sting. The film floats around bittersweet memories, capturing the way growing up sometimes feels like wading through sunlight and shadows at the same time. There’s a softness, but don’t be fooled; it lands some punches, especially when it leans into themes of loss and hope, and the weird, beautiful mess of figuring out who you are. Then, boom—7 Minutes yanks you out of that softness. The pace is relentless, the tension almost claustrophobic. It’s the kind of film that holds you hostage, refusing to let up for even a second. Every tick of the clock matters, and Soraya’s performance? Honestly, razor-sharp. She brings this raw, jittery energy, making you believe every desperate decision on screen. Fast-forward to Um Ano Inesquecível: Inverno (2023), and suddenly you’re in the middle of winter, but there’s nothing cold about it. The film wraps itself around themes of love and transformation, all set against a backdrop that’s as chilly as it is inviting. Soraya really shines here, balancing emotional vulnerability with a kind of quiet strength. The chemistry with the rest of the cast is magnetic, and the story itself feels like it’s got just enough magic to make you believe in second chances. Each film is a mood all its own, but Soraya’s presence ties them together—always authentic, never boring.