We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Bruna Rodrigues. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Bruna below.

Bruna , thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. We’d love to hear about when you first realized that you wanted to pursue a creative path professionally.

I know everyone says that, but I can’t remember a time when I didn’t want to be an artist. Since I was a child, art has been the language through which I understood the world. I was endlessly fascinated by movies and music; they felt like windows into something larger, something deeply human. I used to turn family gatherings into little performances, transforming living rooms into imaginary stages. It wasn’t about being “the center of attention” — it was about expressing something I couldn’t yet put into words.
I remember one singing lesson where my teacher asked me to sing City of Stars. At that time, I was still questioning whether I truly belonged on this path. But I kept taking classes anyway, simply because I loved it so much.
When I finished singing, my teacher had tears in her eyes, not because it was perfect, but because she said I sang with so much feeling that it brought her back to a special moment in her life. That moment really stayed with me. That was when I realized that what I wanted most was to move people, to awaken something real and human within them, the same way art has always done for me.
Art isn’t just what I do; it’s who I am. No matter how much time passes or how many doubts arise, I always find my way back to it. It’s how I express, how I connect, and ultimately, how I feel complete.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I’m originally from São Paulo, Brazil — a place with a huge passion for storytelling. We have a strong television and soap opera industry, and in recent years, we’ve been seeing exciting growth in film and musical theater. I’ve always been drawn to that world, but deep down, I dreamed of taking it further, of one day performing on Broadway and exploring the international world of musicals. That dream is what eventually brought me to New York.

I started taking voice lessons when I was 13. My teacher told me I had a beautiful voice and that I sang with a lot of expression. She encouraged me to take acting classes, which felt like a natural step since I’ve always loved storytelling. Later on, I studied voice acting as well, and that really opened my eyes to another side of performance — how much emotion and storytelling can live within just a voice.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the chance to perform in several plays, including a reimagined version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, where I played Titania at the Célia Helena Theater, but one of the most meaningful projects I’ve worked on was Recortes do Óbvio (“Clippings of the Obvious”), a play I co-wrote and performed in, directed by Sérgio Audi and Laerte Mello. The piece focused on women’s stories and hardships — a deeply collaborative project where I, along with a group of brilliant young women, combined powerful existing texts with our own writing to explore women’s voices, struggles, and resilience. It was a truly transformative experience and has greatly shaped the way I see my work as an artist today.
No matter the medium — film, theater, or voice acting — I’m passionate about telling stories that reflect truth, emotion, and strength, especially those that highlight real issues we face in today’s society. I’m proud to be part of projects that not only entertain but also make people feel seen and understood. That’s what I want my artistic brand to represent: a commitment to authenticity, connection, and the belief that art can inspire empathy and spark conversation.
At the heart of everything I do, my goal is simple — to tell meaningful stories that move people.

Any resources you can share with us that might be helpful to other creatives?

Yes, definitely! I think at the beginning of every artistic journey, what a lot of artists crave the most is community, a space where you feel supported. Having that network not only helps you grow creatively, but also reminds you that you’re not alone in the process.
When I first moved to New York, I really craved community, places where I could keep learning and meet other artists who were going through the same journey. Later on, while working on set for a colleague’s project, they told me about R.Evolución Latina — an organization dedicated to fostering human growth through art and social change.
They offer workshops and classes taught by professionals in the industry, and I honestly wish I had discovered them sooner. For anyone starting out, having access to spaces like that can make a big difference.
But beyond formal resources, one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is not to isolate yourself. For a long time, I assumed people wouldn’t be interested in helping me or hearing my ideas. I was shy about reaching out or putting myself out there. But the truth is — community is everything. You never know what kind of support, collaboration, or inspiration can come from simply connecting with others.
So if I could give any advice, it would be this: don’t be afraid, and don’t be a stranger. Believe that your voice matters and that people are interested in your story — because they truly are.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

For me, the most rewarding part of being an artist is simply exercising my state of being. I feel most alive when I’m creating — whether I’m writing a song, working on a monologue, reading something that inspires me, or diving into a new character. I love the process of building a person from the inside out — imagining their voice, their emotions, the way they walk, what they love. And finding that space where the character and I meet — that’s magic to me.
Also, as I mentioned before, there is something deeply fulfilling about being heard and seen, and in turn, making others feel the same. That’s what my soul craves as a creative — that exchange of truth and emotion. When someone connects with what I do and feels understood, even for a moment, I know I’m exactly where I’m meant to be.

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