Valentina Herszage

Valentina Herszage—man, what a ride she’s had. Born smack in the middle of Rio de Janeiro in '98, she's basically been breathing in that wild Carioca energy since day one. Folks mostly clocked her after “Mate-me Por Favor” came out in 2015. Honestly, that film is not your garden-variety coming-of-age flick. It’s got this gritty edge, a dash of dark humor, and Valentina just eats up every scene she’s in. She plays Bia, a teenager tangled up in the chaos of suburban Rio, where a string of murders turns her life into something out of a fever dream. It’s all about obsession, hormones, a totally bonkers sense of curiosity, and yeah—death lurking around every corner. Not really your average high school drama, you know? Flash forward a bit, Valentina kept that momentum rolling. “Pega Pega” in 2017? A massive hit on Brazilian TV. She played Bebeth, and people just fell for her quirky, complicated vibe. It’s one thing to survive the chaos of an art-house thriller, and a whole other thing to win over prime-time telenovela fans—but she pulled it off, no sweat. Then, in 2024, she pops up in “I’m Still Here”—showing she’s not slowing down anytime soon. The girl’s got range for days. From dreamy indie films to addictive TV dramas, Valentina’s making it clear she’s not just passing through. She’s here, carving out space in Brazil’s wild entertainment scene, and honestly, she’s just getting started.