Mariana Sena, 31 years old, plays Elenice in the storyline "Quem ama cuida," where she portrays a character facing an abusive relationship with Tom (Allan Souza Lima), marked by manipulation, financial dependence, psychological violence, and, more recently, physical aggression. Elenice is the best friend of protagonist Adriana, played by Letícia Colin.
The actress participated in a photo shoot for this report wearing the symbol color of Purple August, a national campaign to combat violence against women. In 2026, the campaign will coincide with the 20th anniversary of the Maria da Penha Law, a Brazilian law that turns two decades old.
A month ago, Mariana Sena revealed to EXTRA that she was a victim of an abusive relationship and property violence. The publication highlights that the actress feared the repercussions of publicly exposing her own experience with this type of situation.
The theme of the abusive relationship shown in the fiction is not far from Mariana's reality. By sharing her personal experience, the actress brings visibility to an issue that affects thousands of women in Brazil, connecting her real story with the role she plays in the storyline.
