Diogo Morgado and Pedro Morgado talk about "Malapata"

Diogo Morgado and Pedro Morgado, who co-wrote their upcoming film "Malapata," were recently on the "Germano Campos Entrevista" radio show on RDP Internancional to discuss the comedy, which Diogo also directed, and which will be released in theaters in Portugal on March 16th.  Luckily for us, host Germano Campos shared a video of the brothers' visit to his show, and even more luckily for us, our amazing friend Dina sent in a translation of the short but sweet video, posted just below.   

 (video of courtesy of Germano Campos Entrevista on Facebook)

Pedro Morgado (PM): One of the unforeseen events was Marco (Horácio)'s situation
Diogo Morgado (DM): Marco broke his ribs ...
PM: Doing justice to the name "Malapata" [loosely translated, it means "bad luck"] he broke his ribs. It was not purposeful, but ... it was “Malapata”. He was a brave man.
Germano Campos (GC): You see that in the movie?
BOTH: No, no.
DM: When the movie is already in theaters, let's release the video of what happened.
PM: It was a very complicated situation.
DM: One day! We only had one day to film in the theater. We had everything marked and organized. First scene, going down the stairs, Marco Horacio falls and breaks his ribs.  Goes to the hospital, and the whole morning went out to space.
PM: It wasn't any worse, because Marco was brave.
DM: A great professional.
PM: Bandaged up ... "the show must go on"... and we went back to the theater... I went to the hospital with him ...
DM: Did you see how he went in? Did you see how he went in?
(Both laugh.)
DM: Tell it. That [part]'s important... Marco, an absolutely incredible professional, he was all dressed up and made up as a woman, broke his ribs and what happens?
PM: This was a scene they were doing ... from ...
DM: Don't give away everything ...
PM: Then you say it...
DM: They are dressed as women, transvestites ...
PM: And it was precisely after they were properly made up ...
DM: False eyelashes ... Wigs ....
PM: That it happened, what happened. We called the paramedics and Marco Horacio was in those preparations (dressed/made up like a woman).
DM: The makeup artist even said "let's take it all off for you to go to the hospital" and Marco Horacio says "What? NO! Nothing is to be taken off because otherwise it will take much longer to do." "But Marco, you're all dressed up"... (Diogo imitates Marco's fake eyelashes, blinking)  And it was not Carnival ... "you're not going to the hospital like this." "I'm going, I do not want to know. Otherwise, when I come back, it's another hour to make me up again ... It can not be ... Magda (the makeup artist), did so much work here and I'm going to take this off? No way!! I'll go there (to the hospital), do what I have to do, have it checked out, and then come back again. "
PM: He still did not even know what he had on...
DM: A big hug to Marco, he was a giant. A giant indeed. This is just to show you what a difference it makes to work with a motivated team.

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(Rui Unas and Marco Horácio in "Malapta" courtesy of Rui Unas on Instagram)

"Malapata" opens in theaters on THURSDAY, the 16th, for all you lucky people in Portugal.  :)  Please share your thoughts on the movie with us online, and as always, obrigada to Dina for the translation!

--Sara

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Diogo Morgado on "Fama Show" at the "Excuse" Screening

"Fama Show" caught up with Diogo Morgado at the recent screening of his latest short film, "Excuse" at The Famous Fest in Lisbon. Our awesome friend Dina sent us the short but sweet clip, along with the translation posted below. 

Diogo on Fama Show for Excuse

Diogo Morgado: I accepted the invitation of Rui Pedro Tendinha [one of the directors of The Famous Fest, who was up on the stage with Diogo.]

We were in Los Angeles and I had just made a short film with Daniela Ruah.....  Suddenly I'm here.  For me, it's like a very strange thing, because I've never had an audience watching something I have directed.

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I can't wait until more of us audiences get to see what Diogo has directed! :)  As always, a huge thank you to Dina for this!

--Sara

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Diogo Morgado to screen "Excuse" at Lisbon's The Famous Fest!

(Diogo Morgado and Cast on the set of "Excuse")

Incredible news for all you lucky people in Portugal!  It was just announced that "Excuse" will be shown at the upcoming The Famous Fest in Lisbon, AND as if that's not exciting enough, Diogo will be in attendence to present the short film!  Here's The Famous Fest's official press release about the screening:

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Diogo's Interview in "Diário de Notícias" about "Excuse"

Rui Pedro Tendinha, the film critic for Portugal's Diário de Notícias (DN), recently interviewed Diogo after seeing (and clearly enjoying) his latest short film, "Excuse," which Diogo wrote and directed, and stars Daniela Ruah ("NCIS: LA") and Alberto Frezza ("Born to Race: Fast Track.")  Diogo discusses the film, as well as his true passion: storytelling.  The original Portuguese article is posted below, followed by the English translation, courtesy of the ever amazing, Dina.  Obrigada Dina!

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Diogo on the "Today Show with Kathie Lee & Hoda" discussing "The Messengers"

(picture courtesy of Kathie Lee and Hoda Show on Instagram)

Diogo was back on "The Today Show with Kathie Lee & Hoda" this morning to discuss his new CW series, "The Messengers," which premieres TONIGHT!  Finally!!!

Here is Diogo's interview with Kathie Lee and Hoda.   

(video courtesy of NBC)

And like I said, THE MESSENGERS PREMIERES TONIGHT!   We made it! :)  Catch the series premiere on CW at 9/8c, and follow Diogo on Twitter at @D_Morgado tonight as he will be live-tweeting the premiere!!! Yippee!  It is a total "The Messengers" party day and night! HA! So excited and proud of Diogo!  Watch and enjoy the show!

--Sara

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Diogo on SIC's "Jornal da Noite"

Diogo was on SIC's evening news program "Jornal da Noite" last week.  Their reporter spent the day with Diogo when he is was back in Portugal recently to promote his new film, "Virados do Avesso."  They talked as they rode around beautiful Lisbon in a "Tuk Tuk."  You'll understand what that is when you watch the video below, no translation needed. :)  But, Dina was kind enough to send us the translation for the interview, also found below.  Obrigada Dina, as always!

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Diogo on Só Visto!

Diogo and his "Virados do Avesso" co-stars were on RTP's "Só Visto!" this past weekend, as the show was at the recent cocktail party/presentation of the comedy film, which is playing in theaters now in Portugal.  Our rock star Dina was kind enough to send us the segment, along with the translation for Diogo's parts in the short but sweet clip, which can be found right below the video.

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Diogo on today's "E-Especial"

SIC's "E-Especial" talked to Diogo on the set of "Sol de Inverno" back when he was filming his final scenes as "Eduardo."  I know we are not caught up with "Sol" here on the blog, there was just too much exciting Diogo stuff to post last week with the "Son of God" DVD release!  :)  But I will catch us up/wrap up "Sol de Inverno" for us next week, I promise.  But if you don't want to know what happens until you see it, wait until then to watch this interview below.  Otherwise, below the video is a translation of the short but sweet interview, courtesy once again of our wonderful Dina.  Obrigada Dina!

Diogo on "E-Especial"

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Diogo on "6 in the Mix"

Diogo stopped by Miami's "6 in the Mix" to discuss the "Son of God" DVD and Blu-Ray that came out now!  You can watch this very fun interview (which is in English!) below.  Enjoy!  :)

Diogo on "6 in the Mix"

--Sara

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Diogo on "E-Especial" discussing "Legàmi"

SIC's "E-Especial" caught up with Diogo and his "Laços de Sangue" ("Blood Ties") co-stars Joana Santos and Diana Chaves in Rome while promoting the premiere of their series on the Italian television network RAI 1, where it will be called "Legàmi."  Our always incredible friend Dina was kind enough to translate this for us, found right below the video. 

Diogo on E-Especial discussing "Legàmi"

Sofia Tavares/Host (ST): Diogo Morgado, Diana Chaves and Joana Santos came to Rome to promote the premiere of "Legàmi," the Italian version of “Laços de Sangue.”

Diogo Morgado (DM): Welcome to Rome.

ST: Proud to have “Laços de Sangue” come to Italy in primetime? 

Joana Santos(JS): Certainly, and above all, of course the Emmy also helped, but the series, by itself, tells a good story. And people also want to see good stories. 

DM: One thing I was not expecting was seeing from RAI 1 their great enthusiasm at having the series. I did not know, but in Italy they are not in the habit of having telenovelas, especially in prime time.  And we hope that with this, Portuguese are not only convinced once and for all that we have the value we deserve, but also that this opens the door to thinking that all the products we make are not only just for us (Portuguese), but also as a product that can be exported, and that all of us can be proud of.

(Joana Santos and Diana Chaves applaud Diogo for his words.) 

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(Joana Santos, Diana Chaves and Diogo make fun singing one of the songs from the series.) 

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DM: Rome is very beautiful. I didn't know... 

JS: (laughs) He's being serious... 

DM: No, really, it's true. Like the thing of the artists in the streets. In all the cities in Europe that have these things, I love it.

DC: We also got lucky.  The weather is fantastic. It's 8 pm and we are here like this ... it's so good...

DM: Yep.

JS: I really enjoyed doing this series. It was the first major role for me, which gave me so many things to explore... I miss it. 

DC: For me, I was kidnapped... she tried to kill me every day... killed my mother... killed my brother... I don't even remember... 

(At the "Trevi Fountain" Diogo partakes in a well known tradition...)

DM: (their wish) That RAI 1 will be the first of many TV stations to buy things we do in Portugal. Right? 

All: One, Two, Three....

(And they throw the coins into the fountain.) 

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--Sara

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Diogo and Úrsula Corona on "E-Especial"

Diogo and his "Sol de Inverno" co-star Úrsula Corona were on SIC's "E-Especial" today discussing their characters and working on the series.   Our wonderful friend Dina was kind enough to translate this for us, found right below the video. 

Diogo and Úrsula Corona on E-Especial

Sofia Tavares: Diogo Morgado is back on "Sol de Inverno," but he did not come alone. He as a new girlfriend, "Thais," Ursula Corona. 

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Diogo on ET Online

(image courtesy of ET Online)

Make sure you check out the link below to the fun interview Diogo did with Nancy O'Dell on ET Online discussing "Son of God," which opens in theaters in the US on February 28th, and on April 10th in Portugal.  Cannot wait!

Click here to see Diogo on ET Online.

Hurry up, February 28th!!! :)

--Sara

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Diogo on "Fama Show" discussing Dreambooks

Diogo was on SIC's "Fama Show" today, discussing the latest ad campaign he is doing with Dreambooks, the photo book company he has been working with since 2009, and who helped create one of the world's largest photo books for "Portugal: Melhor Destino" ("Portugal: The Best Destination."  (You may recall Diogo was an ambassador for this special project, for which he made an AMAZING film about his beloved country, called "Eu sou Portugal" ("I am Portugal.")  

Once again, our amazing Dina was kind enough to send a translation of Diogo's latest appearance on "Fama Show," which can be found right below this short but sweet video.  

Diogo on Fama Show discussing Dreambooks 

Diogo: It's a campaign for Dreambooks, a brand I have been working with for many years, and with great pride.  It's an online platform that allows people instead of losing their photos in the digital world, they can make their album at home, and receive it in the comfort of their homes.
Diogo: We're doing a a portrayal of the World Cup at home, doing a photograph at home of a group of friends, and will be of that moment of celebration, and maybe some beer, and lupins. [Lupins or Lupini beans are very popular in breweries in Portugal as a snack while drinking beer.]
Cláudia Borges/Host: But it stays there til the end of the day. It is better ... Beer...
Diogo: Go, go. There are people here who need to run (looking at the child/his "co-star" who is running away.) We had help here from Rui.  (To the cameraman, jokingly) You are in the artist's intimate, personal space here, do you understand? That's not cool, okay? 
Cláudia: And it's possible we'll catch you like this too? 
Diogo: It is possible, with a banana in hand and underwear. It is possible, yes. It's quite possible. 
Diogo: We imagine the situations and try to somehow portray the moment. It's nice.
Claudia: What have you been doing here in Portugal? What have you been doing? 
Diogo: Sol de Inverno....
Claudia: Yes, because after all ... 
Diogo: He is not dead after all ... The dead is alive and well.

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--Sara

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Diogo on "Alta Definição"

Diogo was on SIC's "Alta Definição" ("High Definition") yesterday with host, Daniel Oliveira.  Once again, Dina is our hero and sent us the video and translation of this candid interview, of which Diogo himself said on Facebook: "The truth is that I don't remember what I said, what was asked, or what we talked about.  The truth is that it doesn't matter... The truth is that it was true and with an open heart.  I hope you like it..."  

Don't think there's ANY chance of not loving it, but see for yourself, below, followed by the translation.  Obrigada Dina!  

Diogo on "Alta Definição" by diogofanfriends

Daniel: Welcome, Diogo.
Diogo: Thank you.
Daniel: It's been four years.  You had just become a father and you were gonna go work in Hollywood.
Diogo: 4 years ago?

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Diogo named "Man of the Year" on "Fama Show"

Congratulations to Diogo, who was named "Homem do Ano" ("Man of the Year") on today's episode of "Fama Show."  An honor he rightly deserves, for sure!  :)

And our very own woman of the year Dina, hee, was kind enough to translate this quick but fun interviewfor us, which can be found right below the video.

Diogo on "Fama Show" - Man of The Year (courtesy of SIC/Fama Show)

Iva Lamarão/Host (IL):  He is the Man of the Year, Diogo Morgado.....

IL: Named and considered Man of the Year. This year was great ...

DM: It was a good year ... was a very productive year, was a nice year.

IL: You left Portugal and gave yourself to the world, so to speak, with "The Bible" series. Tell us about that first moment.

 DM: A project that we were not expecting to have as much exposure and to do so well, and that success was so great, and it is interesting to know that what we do and our passion for what we love to do, reaches so many people. It's strange, on one hand, but on the other hand is highly rewarding.

\IL: You were also invited to be with the famous Oprah.

DM: When the cameras are turned off, what I was able to feel, she (Oprah) is even better, more human even than what is recognized.

IL: You were also on the red carpet for the Emmy Awards.

DM: The entire ceremony, the entire event was spectacular, not only because "The Bible" was one of the nominees, but indeed it is a party that we hear and talk about every year, along with the Golden Globes and the Oscars. To actually be there at that time, was very special to me. It was very interesting.

IL: You were also named Man of the Year by GQ Magazine.

DM: Actually I was very excited when it happened. Internationally, for example, it is a very prestigious award. The first time that GQ (Portugal) gives this award, to have them choose me, was ... I have no words. It was really ... I was very happy.

IL: Congratulations.

DM: Thank you very much.

(And he gives a kiss to the camera.)

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Parabéns/congratulations, Diogo.  You are definitely our Man of the Year! And though it has big shoes to fill, I suspect 2014 is going to be an even better year!  Looking forward to it.  :)

--Sara

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Diogo's interview on TV Record's "Giro"

Diogo was recently interviewed on TV Record's show, "Giro."  First up is the promo he did for the interview, followed by the actual interview itself.  Dina was kind enough to translate the promo and this great interview for us, which can be found right below each video.

(video courtesy of TVRECORDEUROPA/YouTube)

Diogo: Hello everyone, I'm Diogo Morgado and I will be the next guest on the program, GIRO, here, at TV Record.  Let's talk, among other things, about "The Bible," which has been a great success worldwide.  So do not miss it. Here, at TV Record. A kiss.

(video courtesy of GIRO TVRecord/YouTube)

HOST: Diogo, your career has gone beyond borders. But for those who have not had the opportunity to follow it, explain to me how it all started in this artistic medium.

Diogo/DM: Well, it all started ... is yet to begin. I do not like to use the word "career" for this very reason. This has been a snowball that has happened, and has been developing very naturally. But basically, it began at age 15 with an audition for a soap opera in 1997. After that role, I started doing theater, where I stayed for 2 years.  Then, later, I returned to television, and things went well, happening in a very natural way.  At the time there was a tele-film for one Portuguese channel (SIC), called “Amo-te Teresa,” which was very good at the time, because it served to grow, move and increasingly encourage the cinema in Portugal. Moreover, it was a very good initiative accepted by the Portuguese, which began precisely with this tele-film. It was a controversial story of love, which meant that from then on, people began to know me by my name, Diogo, and I felt a big difference with regard to people knowing who I was. 

HOST: And now let's talk about the American miniseries. How did it all come about? How do you get that role?

DM: It was a very natural way. Basically they were looking for someone, they had already done several auditions. The place where we shot was in Morocco. And one of the local producers there already knew me from another job, and suggested my name. The producers saw my resume, asked me to do an audition, I did an audition, and it led to a meeting that was supposed to be 20-30 minutes, and it was a conversation almost 2 and a half hours about the project they were going to do. Part of the meeting was a conversation about what I thought about a project like this. And I said, I was sincere, but never from the perspective of just to please with my answers. To be honest because I thought "never in my life this will happen, so..."

HOST: Did you feel you had double or quadrupule the responsibility for this role?

DM: Yes, after I knew I had gotten the role, things took on different proportions. On the one hand I was very happy, on the other hand I was very scared because the only way to do a project like this, in an effective and worthwhile way, is to bring something different, bring something new. I started by reading everything I could, and something else, I went to Jerusalem, drinking from the source as much as possible.

HOST: You seriously strived for this role.

DM: It was the least I could do. Never forgive myself, if I did a project like this, disregarding the history and people, and the audience it is intended for. Therefore, at a minimum, this work (preparation) would have to happen. And then comes the interpretation that I did with it, the facts and how it is that we were going to reach the people.

HOST: What impact has this miniseries "The Bible" had on your life?

DM: In my life, it essentially has had an impact. The most profound impact is the personal one, is it not?

HOST: You were a believer?

DM: I've always been a very private person. Same in this respect, I'm a very closed person. I have my faith, but it's a very personal faith. And what this series made me realize and believe and change in me, naturally, was to realize that one person can make a difference in things that matter. There's the butterfly effect. There's the effect around what that person coneys, which can move in fact, a group of people.  And this group can change another, and another, and another.  And big changes start sometimes with a person. And I started to believe it. I started to believe more that my happiness depends entirely on doing for others. Does not depend on me. There is nothing I can do, for me, that will bring me happiness. I just can find it (happiness) when I look for in others. Sometimes I wake upset, bored, sad, thinking I have a problem, or whatever. And on those days I force myself to smile for other people. Do not feel like it, but I choose to do it. And I feel that the answer that comes across there, it relieves me. It is not only positive, like bringing happiness, but it also alleviates what I find to be less than well.  It's like a snowball, the more you give, the more you receive, and you realize that only this makes sense. It only makes sense if we live for others.

HOST: But professionally, you felt also an impact, great recognition, not only here (Portugal), but obviously worldwide.

DM: It's a series that is running all over the world, isn't it? We've been in several countries. Now, for example, we will premiere in England. Been in Brazil, Australia ... In Australia, it was big. In Brazil there was also a very strong response.

HOST: Yes, the miniseries is airing on TV Record.

DM: Exactly. And so in that aspect, professionally, there are currently many more people who know at least one part of my work, or at least know me as an actor, who did not know me before.

HOST: I know everyone else has said this: "Hot Jesus." It was Oprah who said that to you. And I want you to tell me how it was to meet this person we all idolize.

DM: It was fantastic. I knew her as a fan. And it is no coincidence she is one of the most influential people in the world. In fact, she achieves one thing that, I think, is extraordinary... that she is not only extraordinarily good at what she does, the way she interviews people, it is with precision. She knows how to create a television moment when she wants it, the way she wants it, but, at the same time, she has so much authenticity. She is very, very authentic.

AT THE END: Hello everyone, Diogo Morgado here. I just wanted to wish you a great 2014 full of good things, and anything less that happens be just a shadow, and that all your dreams come true. A big kiss.

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Hear, hear Diogo!  And I too want to say, Merry Christmas/Feliz Natal, everyone!  May the true spirit and joy of Christmas stay with you always!

--Sara

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Diogo in "Nova Gente"

(images courtesy of Nova Gente)

Diogo was featured in "Nova Gente" magazine again this week, and their website also featured the above amazing pictures of Diogo.  Below is the "Nova Gente" article.

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Behind the Scenes of "Sol de Inverno" on "Boa Tarde"

Angelo Rodrigues, who plays "Simão" on"Sol de Inverno," was giving "Boa Tarde" a look behind the scenes of the series when his interview was unexpectedly "interrupted."  Not so great for Angelo perhaps, but kinda great for us, hee.  Check out this short but fun video and translation of Diogo's parts provided below, once again thanks to our incredible friend, Dina.  

Behind the Scenes of Sol de Inverno by diogofanfriends

(Angelo is in the trailer where the cast get their hair and makeup done, and introduces Brazilian actress Ursula Corona, who will be playing a character that will come to have an affair with “Eduardo." Meanwhile, waiting outside are "Sol de Inverno" co-stars Diogo, Rui Neto ("Nuno") and little Francisco Monteiro ("Vasco.")  As usual it is a fun and playful atmosphere.)

Diogo: (with a Brazilian accent) Our mother the sky...
(And then at the door of the makeup trailer.)
Diogo: This is when it is noted that an "Interviewjacking" is happening. "Interviewjacking" is when the person on the other side says "Ah! Have you finished the interview with Diogo? "And they do not realize that the interview is not with Diogo, it is with Angelo Rodrigues. This is called "interviewjacking."  There is "carjacking" “bag-jacking,” and then there's "interviewjacking" which is sabotaging the interview of another.
(The assistant director talks.)
Angelo: These here are the "conditions" that we have in the makeup/wardrobe trailer, so is this space that we have, basically.
Diogo: (to Rui/"Nuno") We are part of the "conditions"? That is what he is saying, that we are part of the "conditions"?
Angelo: That's it. And here is their "happy face."
(And Diogo and Rui put on their best smiles for the camera.)

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--Sara

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Diogo discusses "Frozen"

Diogo was interviewed by Renato Duarte of Rádio Renascença while he was at Disneyland Paris recently to promote Disney's upcoming animated film, "Frozen," in which Diogo lends his voice to a character in the Portuguese version of the film.  Translation of the interview is found below the video, and thanks as always to Dina.

Renato Duarte (at the 2:14 mark): Diogo, we just watched the special Disney Christmas Parade, which opens this two-month season. Extraordinary isn't it?

Diogo: It is ... It now seems that yes, Christmas starts to settle in. It's like Christmas knocks at the door, and I am up there at the door, all dressed, and say "Come in Christmas, welcome."

Renato: Ready to welcome Christmas in Disneyland, especially because you are part of a big Disney project this Christmas, the new film "Frozen."

Diogo: For me "Frozen" is a return to the great Disney classics. It's those aspects of their noble history -- romance, fun, action, the prince, the princesses, spells, castles. I'm not the prince, but I am the more "cool" character, cuter, more fun, funnier, because he's the poor guy who sells ice there in their land, and suddenly one of the princesses is bewitched with a spell and everything is frozen.  So imagine the problem for a guy who sells ice, to suddenly have ice everywhere.  Takes away his business, right?  Nobody needs his ice. And he is not interested in helping anyone.  He just wants to solve his problem.  And suddenly he stumbles on this adventure, and, of course, then the noble values are realized. The adventure serves as the pretext for the nobleness and values, which is the theme of the great Disney classics.

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Disney's "Frozen" opens in US movie theaters on November 27th, and you lucky fans in Portugal can hear Diogo in "Frozen" when it opens in movie theaters there on November 28th.  But!  The rest of us can at least hear Diogo in this trailer for the Portuguese version of the film, which is officially titled "Frozen: O Reino do Gelo."

--Sara

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Diogo and Cláudia Borges on "E-Especial"

Diogo was briefly interviewed on last week's episode of "E-Especial," along with "Fama Show" host Cláudia Borges, who filmed a scene with Diogo for "Sol de Inverno."  You may remember, it was the scene where "Eduardo" learns the truth about "Andreia" and losing the baby....  Dina kindly translated this short interview for us, found right below the video.

(video courtesy of SIC & Diogofanfriends YouTube Channel)

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