ᑑiogo ᒯerreira

Biography

My professional journey began in the late 1990s when I started working at a talent agency in São Paulo/BR. There, I had the opportunity to manage careers and strengthen my bond with theater, which led me to take a technical interpretation course and briefly experience life as an actor. This immersion in the world of acting was essential to consolidate my sensitive listening, respect for artists' boundaries, and a collaborative approach – qualities that guided my career as a casting director.

From theater to audiovisual, I worked revealing and boosting talents in both advertising and content projects. In the first decade of the 2000s, I coordinated the casting department at Mixer Produtora, one of the largest independent production companies in the country. In 2010, after a transformative experience in London, I founded +ADD Casting, a company dedicated to cast production based on human, efficient, and organized processes, always focusing on caring for professional relationships.

In 2013, driven by personal interests such as travel, history, diverse cultures, and ease of communication with young people, I began a degree in History, completed in 2017. The classroom experience brought new layers to my professional performance and broadened my pedagogical listening. Between 2016 and 2024, I joined the teaching staff at the Academia Internacional de Cinema, where I taught casting production in the free production course. During this period, I contributed to the training and insertion of several students into the audiovisual market, many of whom are now working in different industry teams.

I also develop masterclasses, workshops, and casting consultancies, focusing on artistic training, welcoming new talents, and improving developing professionals. Since the beginning of 2025, I'm studying a specialization in Psychodrama at Instituto Sedes Sapientiae (SP), with the aim of further deepening the relationship between listening, creation, and collective processes.

Main Projects

Cinema

Quinze Dias (2026) – Dir. Daniel Lieff
Production: Conspiração Filmes
Cast: Miguel Lallo, Diego Lira, Débora Falabella, Mariana Santos, Silvio Guindane, Olívia Araújo, Fernando Caruso
Oratório (2026) – Dir. Caroline Okoshi Fioratti
Production: Haikai Filmes
Cast: Larissa Murai, Yohama Eshima, Vivi Ohno, Miwa Yanagizawa, Gabriel Godoy
Chá Revelação (2026) – Dir. Pedro Amorim
Production: Rubi Produtora / Bronze Filmes
Cast: Thati Lopes, Robson Nunes, Maria Padilha, Orã Figueiredo, Leo Bahia, Nando Cunha, Guilhermina Libanio, Ademara
Por Um Fio (2026) – Dir. David Schurmann
Production: Bronze Filmes / Schurmann Filmes
Cast: Rômulo Estrela, Bruno Gagliasso, Zezé Motta, Bella Campos, Othon Bastos, Marjorie Gerardi
O Diário de Pilar na Amazônia (2025) – Dir. Eduardo Vaisman, Rodrigo Van Der Put
Production: Conspiração / Star Original Productions
Cast: Lina Flor, Miguel Soares, Nanda Costa, Marcelo Adnet, Emílio Dantas, Babu Santana
O Rei da Feira (2025) – Dir. Felipe Joffily
Production: Bronze Filmes / Rubi Produtora
Cast: Leandro Hassum, Pedro Wagner, Renata Gaspar, Luana Martau
Meu Casulo de Drywall (2023) – Dir. Caroline Fioratti
Production: Aurora Filmes / Haikai Filmes
Cast: Maria Luísa Mendonça, Bella Piero, Michel Joelsas, Mari Oliveira, Daniel Botelho, Caco Ciocler, Flávia Garrafa, Debora Duboc, Marat Descartes, Lena Roque
Turma da Mônica Jovem – Reflexos do Medo (2023) – Dir. Mauricio Eça
Production: Rubi Produtora / Bronze Filmes
Cast: Sophia Valverde, Xande Valois, Bianca Paiva, Carol Roberto, Theo Salomão, Bruno Vinícius, Yuma Ono, Giovanna Chaves, Carolina Amaral, Mateus Solano, Maria Bopp, Júlia Rabello, Rodrigo Fernandes
Uma Fada Veio Me Visitar (2022) – Dir. Vivi Jundi
Production: Rubi Produtora / Bronze Filmes
Cast: Xuxa Meneghel, Antonia Périssé, Dani Calabresa, Lívia Inhudes, Zezeh Barbosa, Vitória Valentin
Apaixonada aos 40 (2022) – Dir. Natália Warth
Production: Rubi Produtora / Bronze Filmes
Cast: Giovanna Antonelli, Rodrigo Simas, Danton Mello, Rayssa Bratillieri, Jonas Bloch, Claudia Ohana
Desapega! (2021) – Dir. Hsu Chien
Production: Rubi Produtora / Bronze Filmes / Telecine
Cast: Glória Pires, Maisa Silva, Marcos Pasquim, Matheus Costa, Wagner Santisteban, Malu Valle, Polly Marinho
Comeback (2016) – Dir. Erico Rassi
Production: Rio Bravo Filmes
Cast: Nelson Xavier, Marcos de Andrade, Gê Martu, Eduardo Chagas, Caio Horowicz
Jogo das Decapitações (2013) – Dir. Sergio Bianchi
Production: Sérgio Bianchi, Tathiani Sacilotto, António Ferreira
Cast: Fernando Alves Pinto, Clarisse Abujamra, Silvio Guindane, Sérgio Mamberti, Renato Borghi, Maria Alice Vergueiro, Paulo César Peréio

Series

Marcelo Marmelo Martelo e a Turma do Caramelo (Paramount+, 2022)
Production: VIS / Coiote
General Direction: Eduardo Vaisman
Episode Direction: Maria Farkas, Tom Hamburger
Cast: Enzo Rosetti, Oscar Filho, David Martins, Rihanna Barbosa, Lara Capuzzo, Theo Werneck, Priscila Sol
Escola de Gênios (Gloob, 2018–2022)
Production: Mixer Filmes
General Direction: Marcelo Cordeiro, Jeferson De
Artistic Direction: João Daniel Tikhomiroff
Cast: Kaik Pereira, Julia Mendes, Cauã Martins, Enrico Cardoso, Valentino Manolo, Pyetra Pignatari, Bella Chiang
A Garota da Moto (SBT/Fox, 2016–2019)
Production: Mixer / SBT / Fox Life
General Direction: João Daniel Tikhomiroff
Direction: Marcelo Cordeiro, Julia Jordão
Cast: Christiana Ubach, Daniela Escobar, Erom Cordeiro, Ana Flávia Cavalcanti, Adriana Lessa
Rio Heroes (Fox Premium, 2018–2019)
Production: Mixer / Fox / NBCUniversal
Direction: Luis Pinheiro
Cast: Murilo Rosa, Duda Nagle, Juliana Araripe, Luiz Guilherme, André Ramiro, Charles Paraventi, Bruno Bellarmino
Mil Dias – A Saga da Construção de Brasília (History, 2018)
Production: Cine Group / History
Direction: Fernando Honesko
Cast: Bruno Bellarmino, Rodrigo Garcia, Renata Calmon, Paulo Roque, Iuri Saraiva
A Grande Viagem (TV Brasil, 2017–2019)
Production: Aurora Filmes / Haikai Filmes
Direction: Caroline Fioratti
Cast: Leo Palhano, Umberto Magnani, Sandra Corveloni, Selma Egrei, Mauricio de Barros
3% (Netflix, 2016–2020) – Season 1
Production: Boutique Filmes / Netflix
General Direction: César Charlone
Episode Direction: Jotagá Crema, Daina Giannecchini, Dani Libardi
Cast: João Miguel, Bianca Comparato, Vaneza Oliveira, Rafael Lozano, Michel Gomes, Zezé Motta
Gigantes do Brasil (History, 2016)
Production: Boutique Filmes / History Channel
Direction: Fernando Honesko
Cast: Tadeu Di Pietro, Alexandre Barros, Ricardo Monastero, Fernando Nitcsh
Experimentos Extraordinários (Cartoon Network, 2014–2015)
Production: Boutique Filmes
General Direction: Jotagá Crema
Cast: Daphne Bozaski, Luiza Porto, Rafael Imbroisi, Mateus Pigari, Iberê Thenório, Rodrigo Audi
3 Teresas (GNT, 2013–2014)
Production: Bossa Nova Films
Direction: Cláudia Alves, Luiz Villaça
Cast: Denise Fraga, Cláudia Mello, Manoela Aliperti, João Côrtes, Enrique Díaz, Luciana Paes
Julie e os Fantasmas (Band/Nickelodeon, 2011–2012)
Production: Mixer / Band / Nickelodeon
Direction: Luca Paiva Mello
Cast: Mariana Lessa, Bruno Sigrist, Marcelo Ferrari, Fábio Rabello, Samya Pascotto, Milena Martines, Vinícius Mazzola
Brilhante Futebol Clube (TV Brasil, 2011)
Production: Mixer / TV Brasil
Direction: Kiko Ribeiro, Luís Pinheiro Zaracla
Creative Direction: Luca Paiva Mello
Cast: Priscila Lima, Lívia Stacciarini, Fernanda Dias Neves, Suellen Arrabal da Silva, Julia Foti, Lilian de Lima, Lucas Papp
Descolados (MTV, 2009)
Production: Mixer / MTV Brasil
Direction: Luís Pinheiro
Cast: Renata Gaspar, Thiago Pinheiro, Marcelo Lourençon, Priscila Sol
Mothern (GNT, 2006–2008)
Production: Mixer / GNT
Direction: Luca Paiva Mello, Pedro Amorim, Paschoal Samorra, Luis Pinheiro
Cast: Juliana Araripe, Camila Raffanti, Fernanda D’Umbra, Melissa Vettore, Klara Castanho

Artistic Mentorship

My journey as an educator began with a degree in History and consolidated over the years at reference institutions such as the Academia Internacional de Cinema, the Célia Helena Study Center, and the Incenna theater school in São Paulo.

Throughout this journey, I developed an exclusive artistic consultancy approach aimed at actors who wish to present themselves to the market authentically, recognizing their singularities and improving their skills for on-camera work. My focus is to help each artist find their own voice, aligning technique, personality, and presence.

I perform courses and workshops in partnership with talent agencies and content producers, always seeking to integrate the demands of the audiovisual market with the construction of a solid artistic path. This experience allowed me to develop a sensitive and personalized approach, respecting each actor or actress's time, listening, and individual desires.

Currently, I am deepening my studies with a specialization in Psychodrama and Sociodrama, which has expanded my repertoire of resources for artistic development through spontaneous theater. This approach promotes self-knowledge, personality strengthening, and tools for dealing with conflicts – essential elements for a more expressive and truthful performance in cinema.

I believe that every artist carries a unique potential. My commitment is to help reveal it, with respect, technique, and sensitivity, preparing professionals for the challenges and opportunities of contemporary audiovisual.

As part of my commitment to diversity and inclusion in the sector, I offer scholarships for black, brown, indigenous people, and people with disabilities who wish to participate in artistic consultancy.

Professional Experience

+ADD Casting – Founder and Casting Director

São Paulo, Brazil | November 2010 – June 2025

Founder of the casting production company focused on diversity and the discovery of new talents. Leading the company, I conducted selection processes in direct partnership with film and TV directors, always focusing on a humanized, efficient approach aligned with the creative demands of each audiovisual project.

MIXER Films – Casting Coordinator

São Paulo, Brazil | 2005 – 2010

I started as an assistant and, over the years, took over the coordination of the casting department. I actively participated in project conception, collaborating with screenwriters, and contributing to the production of television series. I was also involved in advertising campaigns with renowned market directors.

DMMais Talent Agency – Agent

São Paulo, Brazil | 2003 – 2004

I worked on launching theater talents into audiovisual, working directly with entrepreneur Debora Rocha. The period was fundamental to expanding my knowledge in negotiation and contractual talent management.

Various Production Companies – Casting Assistant

São Paulo, Brazil | 2002 – 2003

At the invitation of casting directors such as Cyro Padilha, Jô Oliveira, Tina and Tuca, and Claudia Giurghi, I began my work as a casting assistant in tests and filming. During this period, I closely followed the casting and talent coordination processes, an experience that was fundamental for my practical training in the area.

DiZanza Casting – Booker

São Paulo, Brazil | 1998 – 2001

Beginning of my professional journey with casting. I accompanied theatrical performances, managed agencies, and handled the career management of actresses and actors in Brazilian audiovisual.

Education / Training

Psychodrama and Sociodrama Training, Instituto Sedes Sapientiae, São Paulo (2025-2026)
Bachelor's Degree in General History, FMU – Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas, São Paulo (2013-2017)
Technical Course in Artistic Interpretation, INCENNA, São Paulo (2003-2006)

Languages

English: Advanced (Cultura Inglesa, 2019 / London Meridian College, London, 2010)
Spanish: Advanced (España Aquí, 2018)

Curiosities

Since 2015, I have been married to the Spanish Carlos Jimenez Vazquez, a musician, art historian graduated from the University of Salamanca, and a Spanish teacher in São Paulo. Carlos's family has roots in both northern Spain (Galicia) and southern Spain (Cádiz), which leads us to visit the country frequently. On these trips, I take the opportunity to delve into my areas of interest, such as theater, cinema, and the rich and diverse Spanish history. Together, we have visited cities such as Madrid, Toledo, Salamanca, Valencia, Dénia, Alicante, Granada, and Seville, among others. In 2023, we adopted our son, who the following year became a Spanish citizen during a special trip to meet the family.
I am also an enthusiast of indigenous cultures. I have participated in online courses with Ailton Krenak and Daniel Munduruku, attended the Indigenous Peoples Union Festival (2022), and visited the Ivy Porã Village of the Guarani people in Jaraguá (SP). I also study the Mayan Calendar – an ancestral system of continuous counting of 260 unique days, based on the cycles of human conception and gestation, which inspires me to reflect on time in a way more connected to nature and spirituality.

How to get in contact with me

For course bookings, consultancy services, or casting production work, please get in touch via email at info@diogoferreira.studio or through the Google Forms contact form:

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