‘Fear of not being accepted’

If today Samantha Jones, Zinha from “Renascer”, is well resolved in various areas of life, in the past she had constraints that made her face questions. Just like her character in the nine o’clock soap opera, who is now discovering her sexuality, with scenes in which she shows interest in teacher Lu (Eli Ferreira), the artist also went through moments of doubt in her adolescence, and resolved it naturally, with a little help. of therapy.

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— I’ve been in therapy for a few years, so some conflicts are resolved, others are not. Regarding my sexuality, everything is fine. I’m bissexual. Living in a small town made me afraid of not being accepted. My parents gave me support, so it was easier to detach myself from my fears and go through it in a lighter way — says the actress, born in Salvador and raised in Senhor do Bonfim, in the backlands of Bahia.

Today, happily living with her girlfriend, fellow actress Manu Morelli, and two kittens, Exalta and Samba, Samantha reflects on the year and a half relationship she built with her loved one.

— It’s a very pleasant relationship. It is very pleasant to have a person by my side who, in addition to being admired as an artist, inspires me for being who he is — he highlights.

Interpreter of Zinha from ‘Renascer’ thinks about marrying his girlfriend

Samantha Jones is thinking about marrying her girlfriend, giving her time to celebrate with friends and family.

— I think it would be great to make the union official. I would like to call friends and make the connection symbolically. Having children is also something we want to happen, regardless of what form it takes. It could be adoption or if one of us wants to get pregnant… We are open to all possibilities — she says.