Chef and TV Personality Paola Carosella Will Make a Special Appearance in the Netflix Film 'Caramelo'

São Paulo, September 26, 2024 - Netflix announces a special appearance by chef and TV personality Paola Carosella as a respected food critic in Caramelo, a fun and exciting film currently being shot in São Paulo. This will be the chef's first foray into the world of film.

In Caramelo, a heartwarming drama celebrating the ubiquitous mixed-breed dog that is one of Brazil's biggest cultural symbols, Pedro (Rafael Vitti) is a headstrong chef eager to fulfill his dream of managing a restaurant when an unexpected diagnosis suddenly upends his life. With the help of a friendly mutt, he embarks on an emotional journey of rediscovery, finding meaning and inspiration in the here and now. The cast also features Arianne Botelho, Noemia Oliveira, Ademara, Kelzy Ecard, Bruno Vinicius, Roger Gobeth and Olívia Araujo, as well as Cristina Pereira and Carolina Ferraz.

Produced by Migdal Filmes in its first partnership with Netflix, the feature film is based on an original idea and directed by Diego Freitas (Beyond the Universe, Burning Betrayal). The screenplay is by Diego Freitas, Rod Azevedo and Carolina Castro, with input from Marcelo Saback and Vitor Brandt.

Caramelo's production also includes animal trainer Luis Estrelas, ensuring animal welfare on the set, as well as American consultant trainer Mike Miliotti (Garfield: The Movie), who has been training and caring for animals in the film and television industry for over 20 years.

About Netflix

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

About Migdal Filmes

Migdal Filmes, founded 15 years ago by film producer Iafa Britz, has become a leader on the market, having drawn more than 30 million viewers to the theater. With its line-up, the production company seeks to balance entertainment and social issues, all while exploring and experimenting with genres ranging from comedy to drama. Garnering accolades from critics and audiences alike, Migdal is developing major franchises and IP in partnership with top players and talent. It produced the hit "My Mom Is a Character," in addition to the acclaimed films "Cássia Eller" and "M8 - When Death Rescues Life." For 2024 and 2025, major projects are in development including the films "Overman," "(Des)Controle" and "Geni e o Zepelim." The production company is also debuting the film "Caramelo," its first partnership with Netflix.

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