Adoraria ser vilã, mas realmente não foi isso
No universo das novelas brasileiras, onde rumores circulam tão rápido quanto os capítulos, Tatá Werneck precisou interromper a especulação pública para reafirmar quem ela é — e quem ela não é — na próxima grande produção da Globo. Em 5 de janeiro de 2026, a atriz esclareceu nas redes sociais que não interpretará a vilã de Quem Ama, Cuida, novela de Walcyr Carrasco prevista para estrear em maio, mas sim um papel ainda não revelado, aceito como gesto de gratidão ao autor que a lançou na emissora em 2013. Por trás do esclarecimento, há uma história mais antiga sobre lealdade criativa e as dívidas que moldam uma carreira.
- Rumores nas redes sociais colocaram Tatá Werneck no centro de uma especulação equivocada, atribuindo a ela o papel de principal antagonista da nova novela das nove.
- A atriz reagiu com humor e firmeza no X, desmentindo a informação e deixando claro que a ideia de viver uma vilã a surpreendeu genuinamente — e quase a fez cancelar uma viagem.
- Tatá confirmou que aceitou um papel na trama, mas por razões afetivas: Walcyr Carrasco foi quem a abriu as portas da Globo em Amor à Vida, e essa dívida criativa continua guiando suas escolhas.
- A verdadeira vilã da história será Isabel Teixeira, enquanto a trama central acompanha uma fisioterapeuta injustamente presa que busca vingança após seis anos de reclusão.
- Com estreia marcada para 18 de maio e um elenco robusto, Quem Ama, Cuida se consolida como a grande aposta da faixa nobre da Globo — e Tatá, mais uma vez, pausará o Lady Night para integrar o projeto.
Na manhã de 5 de janeiro de 2026, Tatá Werneck acordou com seu nome circulando nas redes sociais atrelado a um boato: ela seria a vilã da próxima novela das nove da Globo. A atriz foi ao X para desmentir a especulação com o humor que lhe é característico, afirmando que precisaria cancelar viagens e tomar ansiolítico se a informação fosse verdadeira. Seu marido, Rafael Vitti, entrou na brincadeira. O que ela confirmou, no entanto, foi que sim — há um papel reservado para ela em Quem Ama, Cuida, a nova novela de Walcyr Carrasco. Só não aquele.
A razão para aceitar o convite é simples e antiga: gratidão. Foi Carrasco quem a escalou para Amor à Vida em 2013, dando a Tatá sua primeira novela na Globo. Desde então, ela atravessou outras produções com outros autores, mas quando Carrasco chamou novamente — como fez em Terra e Paixão, em 2023 — ela disse sim. Desta vez não foi diferente, mesmo que isso signifique mais um hiato do Lady Night.
A vilã real da trama será Isabel Teixeira. A história segue Adriana, fisioterapeuta interpretada por Leticia Colin, que cuida de um homem rico e difícil, ganha sua confiança, torna-se sua herdeira — e é injustamente condenada por seu assassinato na noite do noivado. Após seis anos presa, ela sai em busca de vingança, apoiada por Pedro, vivido por Chay Suede. O elenco reúne ainda Tony Ramos, Mariana Ximenes, Flávia Alessandra e muitos outros, sob a direção de Amora Mautner. A estreia está prevista para 18 de maio.
Tatá Werneck woke up to rumors on social media that she'd been cast as the villain in Globo's next nine o'clock telenovela, and she wanted to set the record straight. On Monday, January 5th, the actress and comedian took to X to push back against the speculation, expressing genuine surprise that anyone thought she'd signed on to play the story's main antagonist. She hadn't. The role she accepted in Quem Ama, Cuida—the Walcyr Carrasco-written drama that will replace Três Graças when it ends in May—was something else entirely, though she declined to specify what.
The confusion seemed to amuse her more than anything. When a follower joked about the mystery by asking whether Tatá would reveal her character for two reais or keep it secret, Werneck doubled down on her denial with characteristic humor. She claimed she was about to travel and would need to cancel her plans and study the script if the villain rumor turned out to be true—and that she'd need anxiety medication if anyone tried to break the news to her through a gossip account. Her husband, actor Rafael Vitti, was apparently in on the joke.
What Tatá did confirm was her reason for taking on any role at all in the new telenovela: gratitude. Carrasco had given her a chance in 2013 when he cast her as the spirited Valdirene in Amor à Vida, her first telenovela for Globo. That debt of creative gratitude had shaped her career. She'd gone on to appear in I Love Paraisópolis in 2015, Haja Coração in 2016, and Deus Salve o Rei in 2018, each time working with different writers. When Carrasco came calling again in 2023 for Terra e Paixão, where she played Anely and balanced comedy with drama, she said yes. This time was no different.
The actual villain of Quem Ama, Cuida will be played by Isabel Teixeira. The story itself follows a traditional telenovela structure: Adriana, a dedicated physiotherapist played by Leticia Colin, is hired to care for Rogério Brandão, a wealthy and difficult man rejected by his own family. As Adriana gains his trust, Rogério decides to marry her and make her his heir. But on the night their engagement is announced, he's murdered. Adriana is wrongly convicted and spends six years in prison. When she's released, she has only the support of Pedro, played by Chay Suede—the son of the lawyer who condemned her—and she begins plotting revenge against everyone who destroyed her.
The cast is substantial. Alongside Teixeira, Colin, Suede, and Fagundes, the production includes Renato Góes, Jeniffer Nascimento, Rainer Cadete, Flávia Alessandra, Tony Tornado, Elizabeth Savala, Eduardo Sterblitch, Agatha Moreira, Mariana Ximenes, Tony Ramos, and Belize Pombal. Amora Mautner is directing the story, juggling this new production while finishing up another telenovela called Êta Mundo Melhor. Quem Ama, Cuida is scheduled to premiere on May 18th, giving Globo a smooth transition from one nine o'clock slot to the next. For Tatá, accepting the role means another hiatus from her late-night comedy show Lady Night—a sacrifice she's willing to make for the writer who gave her her first real break.
Citas Notables
I'd love to be the villain, but that's really not what came to me— Tatá Werneck, on X
I owe a debt of gratitude to Walcyr Carrasco, who gave me the opportunity to play Valdirene in Amor à Vida, my first telenovela at Globo— Tatá Werneck (paraphrased)
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Why did Tatá feel the need to deny the villain rumor so publicly? It seems like an odd thing to correct.
Because in Brazil's telenovela world, the villain role carries real weight—it's a statement about the kind of character you want to be known for. She was clarifying that she's not playing that part, which matters to how people understand her choices.
But she never actually said what role she did accept. Why keep that secret?
That's standard practice. The networks and producers control the reveal. She confirmed she's in it, confirmed why she said yes, but the specifics stay locked until they're ready to announce.
The gratitude angle—is that genuine, or is it just what you say when you're doing a favor?
In her case, it seems genuine. She's worked with Carrasco twice now, and she's been in five telenovelas total. She's not desperate for work. She's choosing to return to someone who gave her something real early on.
What does it tell us that Isabel Teixeira is the actual villain?
It tells us the story is built around a wronged woman seeking revenge, not around a traditional evil character. The real antagonist is the system that imprisoned Adriana. Isabel's role is probably the face of that system.
And Tatá's absence from Lady Night—is that a big deal?
For a comedian with her profile, yes. It's her own show, her own platform. Stepping away for a telenovela means she's betting that this story matters enough to pause her own work.