Face of the Week Giulia Barreto

Giulia Barreto is one of the leading film actresses from Brazil and is particularly known for portraying Monica in the film ‘Monica and Friends: Bonds.’

Born in São Paulo in June 2008, Giulia Barreto joined the showbiz industry after getting some inspiration from her elder sister Bela Barreto, who was studying theatre in the local art school. Giulia, a Portuguese name by origin, did some auditions for many shows and films but she has not had much success in the beginning of her career.

In April 2017, however, she took the audition for the film ‘Monica and Friends: Bonds’ and was selected for the lead role of Monica. Released in 2019, the film turned out to be a huge hit and Giulia emerged as a new sensation overnight. Winning the ‘Revelation of the Year’ award from My Nick Awards, the Brazilian version of the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards (KCA), Giulia’s instant fame as Monica helped her earn new work. In 2019, she got a leading role in the comedy film ‘10 Horas para o Natal’ as well as a Brazilian TV series titled ‘Segunda Chamada.’ Currently, she is appearing in many films and TV serials.