Ludmila Dayer

Ludmila Dayer-Middleton (born 18 June 1983) is a Brazilian-American actress, director and producer.

Career Dayer began acting at the age of 10 in the movie Carlota Joaquina – Princesa do Brasil released in 1995, for which she was named by the Associação Paulista de Críticos de Arte (APCA) as the revelation of the year. She rose to prominence after being discovered in a Spanish dance class and getting cast for a double role in two different languages in Carlota Joaquina: the Spanish infant princess Carlota and the little British girl Yolanda. At that time, she didn't speak English and Spanish fluently; but after two months of training with a language coach, she could deliver her lines in both languages.

For her next film "Traição" where she plays the "Diabólica" character by playwright Nelson Rodrigues, she got the "Candango" for best supporting actress at the Festival de Brasília.

The first part she landed as a teenager was a TV role in the Rede Manchete telenovela, Xica da Silva. In 2000, she moved to Brazil's biggest network, Rede Globo, to play the lead female in the teen soap Malhação. Dayer then rose to national fame through her role in the 2004 soap Senhora do Destino, where she portrayed Danielle Meira, nicknamed "baby nymph" by her boyfriend Giovanni Improtta (José Wilker). That same year, she was the lead in the movie Vida de Menina, based on the diaries of Helena Morley. She was nominated for best actress at the Festival de Gramado and Recife Cinema Festival "Cine PE" taking home the award for best actress.

In 2006, Dayer moved to Los Angeles where she founded Lupi Productions, a creative production company.

In 2022 made her directorial debut with the documentary "EU" (ME). The film tackles her personal experience with mental health issues and her journey of self-discovery. In addition to directing and producing, Dayer took on responsibilities such as writing, cinematography and editing. The documentary premiered on Aquarius, a Brazilian streaming platform where she serves as one of the partners.

Personal life Dayer was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She holds both the Brazilian and US citizenships. In 2016, she married a British businessman. The couple currently lives in Los Angeles, California.

Filmography

Television Year Title Role Notes 1995 Malhação Taty Season 1; Episodes: "July 11–12, 1995" 1996 Xica da Silva Isabel Gonçalo 1998 Corpo Dourado Bianca Nunes (Bibi) 1999 Mulher Mariana Episode: "Herança de Família" 2000 Malhação Joana Carneiro Season 7 2002 Sítio do Picapau Amarelo Juliana Episode: "Histórias Diversas" Linha Direta Aída Curi Episode: "Aída Curi" 2004 Senhora do Destino Danielle Meira 2005 Os Ricos Também Choram Sofia Trindade 2009 Rollers Sofia Trindade 2010 Polomino Stripper boss 2013 Louco por Elas Cibele Episode: "Léo e Giovana não Lembram"Episode: "Amados amantes!"

Film Year Title Role Notes 1995 Carlota Joaquina – Princesa do Brasil Yolanda / Carlota (young) 1997 A Inquebrável 1998 Traição Alice 2002 As Vozes da Verdade Gabriela 2004 Vida de Menina Helena Morley 2008 A Guerra dos Rocha Paola 2009 O Mundo de Lud Lud 2013 Parents The Mother 2023 EU (ME, journey within) Director, Writer, Producer -