Caio Recke , a trajectory of diversity and talent since childhood, embarks on new interpretative challenges on television. He is currently recording the 11th season of Record’s biblical series “Kings”, where he gives life to Menashe , a Levite marked by bitterness and family traditions.
At the same time, Recke stands out in “Até Onde Ela Vai”, by Seriella Productions, a series based on real events , where he plays “Marcelo”, a figure of support and balance during family turmoil. With an early and multifaceted career, which ranges from children’s literature to technological entrepreneurship, Caio continues to expand his artistic repertoire, reaffirming his commitment to versatility and art.
Playing Menashe in Season 11 of “Kings” introduced you to the biblical universe in a big way. How did you prepare to dive into this role that is so complex and full of spiritual meanings?
It was something very different in my career and, for that reason, I was intrigued! It’s a time, a context completely different from today, and therefore the study for the scenes has to be very constant and precise. The way of speaking, the posture, the intentions… it’s all different.
You mentioned how recording “Kings” has been surprisingly light and fun. Could you share any behind-the-scenes moments or stories that exemplify this experience?
Whenever we’re in the dressing room, there’s a lot of music, jokes and, obviously, we start talking a lot of nonsense too! Jean and I, for example, are always joking and having fun, dancing in the dressing room… it’s a scene like no other!
In “Até Onde Ela Vai”, you bring to life Marcelo, an important support figure for Cecília. What was the process of building this special relationship in the series like, considering the challenges they face?
Since I received the opportunity to play Marcelo and read his participation in the story, I realized that he would have a very important role in the course of the story.
His career is very varied, including acting, dubbing, voiceover and even entrepreneurship. How do these different facets complement each other in your daily professional life?
I always like to say that you can never learn too much, and all these skills reflect that. There are many aspects of acting and interpretation that help me a lot in entrepreneurship, for example. Just like dubbing and voiceover also help me when recording.
From a young age, you were involved in impressive projects, such as being an ambassador for a technology school and writing a children’s book. How have these experiences influenced your worldview and artistic career?
I think the experience alone has already changed my view of the world a lot. Always moving, trying to learn more, being an example for people, influencing them in a positive way… all these “teachings” that I gained from these experiences not only helped my perception of the world, but also shaped my character and personality , somehow.
The transition from voice actor and announcer to actor in series and films involves many changes, especially in the way you express yourself. What skills did you bring from voiceover and dubbing to your on-camera performance?
I think the main skill I brought from dubbing and voiceover is paying attention to words and controlling voice tones. There are scenes where you need to speak more quietly, more seriously, due to the intensity and charge of the scene. On the other hand, in more euphoric scenes, the tone of voice is usually louder, the voice is more imposed… all this control over my tone of voice and how to use it to my advantage came from dubbing and the voiceover.
Taking part in such diverse projects, from theater to biblical series and contemporary dramas, should offer a rich range of experiences. Which of these projects challenged you the most as an actor and why?
I believe that “Reis”, which I am recording now, is without a doubt the most different and challenging project for me. I had never done anything like it and everything is different. Due to the context of the time and my character’s circle, posture, tone of voice, vocabulary… everything is very different from what I’m used to and can be a bit methodical. Erect posture, tidy hair, much more formal vocabulary.
Looking back, from the beginning of your career until now, what advice would you give to 12-year-old Caio at the beginning of his artistic journey?
Be patient, because your time will come. And keep studying, always. Never think you know too much and always look for new knowledge, no matter what it is.
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