The actress Claudia Raia57, reflected on ageism on television in an interview with the Positive Women program, on Record News. The star of “A Favorite” e “Sassaricando” complained about absence of women over 50 years old nos starring roles in productions.
In the conversation that aired on Thursday (7), the São Paulo native cited the example of the actress, 86, who, like her, I also had to work as a producer to ensure that it would be cast as central characters.
“Even with the career I’ve built, I see how women in their 50s and 60s disappear from leading roles. Where are the 50+ protagonists? On international TV, there are examples like Jane Fonda, who became a producer to stay in the spotlight. And I’ve always done that, I’ve been a producer since I was 19,” she said.
Claudia also said that she feels more mature to be a mother now that she is 57 years old. , her third child, last year and compared the moment with the stages of life she was in when she had , 27, her firstborn, and Sophia Raia, 21.
“Maturity brings wisdom. When we are young, we try to be in 10 places at once. This makes all the difference in my three maternity wards. I had Enzo at 30, Sophia at 36 and Luca at 56. Today, I prioritize being fully present with my children,” he said.
