Tag: performing arts

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The Woman Who Made Brazilian Television Feel Real

For anyone who grew up watching Brazilian soap operas in the 1990s and early 2000s, Silvia Pfeifer occupies a particular kind of memory. She was not the conventionally beautiful pr

A Glimpse into the History of Vice Ganda

The origins of vice ganda can be traced back to the early 20th century, when it emerged as a form of folk entertainment in rural areas. Derived from the Spanish term "viyage," whic

Why Acting Is Harder Than Pretending

There is a common assumption that actors are just good liars. Put on a costume, say the right lines, look at the camera, and the trick is done. Most working actors would probably l

A Career Measured in Programme Notes

A search for Minna Turunen does not usually lead to the noise of celebrity gossip, viral interviews, or a carefully packaged media persona. It leads instead to something quieter: n