Success in 'Quem ama cuida', Isabela Garcia recalls Playboy photoshoot at 21: 'Never had a problem'Photo by Laura Beauty Designer | Brasil on Pexels
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Success in 'Quem ama cuida', Isabela Garcia recalls Playboy photoshoot at 21: 'Never had a problem'

extra2 September 2026 at 08:05

Since the novel "Quem ama cuida" premiered, Isabela Garcia has been impressing the audience with her return to Globo's storylines after eight years of absence, playing the character Elisa. The actress, who has a long career in Brazilian television with leading roles, recently gained attention again by being remembered for a milestone moment in her professional trajectory.

It was during the time she was playing a leading role in "Bebê a bordo" that Isabela Garcia graced the cover of Playboy magazine's 13th anniversary edition, published in August 1988. At the time, the actress was only 21 years old and was featured on the cover with the headline "The star as she came into the world," referring to the nude photoshoot.

Nearly four decades after the episode, Isabela Garcia commented on the photoshoot and said she never had a problem with stripping for the magazine. According to her, she had no idea what she was doing at the time, but the experience was not difficult and she never considered nudity a problem for herself.

Isabela Garcia's return to prime-time Brazilian television represents a significant recovery in her career, which includes standout performances over decades. The success of "Quem ama cuida" has rekindled public interest in the actress's trajectory, bringing back memories of her appearance in the men's magazine and reinforcing her position as one of the most versatile professionals in national television.

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