Juliana Soares

Juliana Soares, born on a sticky August day back in ’81, straight outta Brazil—yeah, she’s got that fire. She’s not just a writer, but also an exec who’s been hustling behind the scenes and in the spotlight. Her fingerprints are all over some pretty gutsy projects. Take “4x100: Correndo por um Sonho” from 2021—man, that movie doesn’t play around. It dives into the grit and sweat of athletes chasing dreams, pushing through heartbreak, betrayal, and those brutal moments when the world tells you, “Nope, not your day.” The characters? Raw, real, stubborn as hell. It’s like you can almost smell the track and feel the pulse of every race. Then there’s “Unidade Básica” from 2016, which flips the script with a deep look at Brazil’s healthcare system. Not exactly a walk in the park—it’s messy, heartbreaking, occasionally hilarious, and painfully human. Doctors juggling impossible choices, patients who just want to be heard, and a system that’s… well, let’s call it “quirky.” Juliana brings out those little moments that make you go, “Dang, that’s real life.” And don’t sleep on “Hard” (2020) either. It’s cheeky, awkward, and has this sharp humor that sneaks up on you. Juliana’s writing? It’s got an edge, a little bite, and she’s not afraid of making things a bit uncomfortable if it means telling the truth. All in all, she’s a storyteller who actually gets her hands dirty, never settling for easy answers.