During the show in Brasília, guitarist Rafael Bittencourt announced the filming, and the audience joined in the fun by chanting “Sebastian,” the name of Alirio’s character.
On July 31st, in Brasília, during Capital Moto Week, Alirio Netto kicked off a new and ambitious chapter in his artistic career. It was that night, at one of the largest motorcycle and rock festivals in Latin America, that he filmed the first scene for *The Last Song of the Cicadas*, his debut film as a leading lady. The sequence was recorded live on the main stage, with a special appearance by the band Angra and producer Paulo Baron, in a unique moment of communion between art, music, and emotion.
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The highlight came when Rafael Bittencourt interrupted the performance and, in front of thousands of people, announced: “We’re filming a movie scene! The character Sebastian, played by our Alirio Netto, will join us now…” It was enough for the audience to get into the mood and start chanting in unison: “Sebastian! Sebastian! Sebastian!” — transforming the show into a veritable open-air film set.
“It was like a collective baptism,” recalls Alirio. “Emotion overwhelmed me. Seeing that sea of voices calling out to Sebastian for the first time gave me goosebumps. I couldn’t have imagined a more symbolic and powerful debut.”
In the film, Alirio plays Sebastian, a singer who loses his voice in a tragic accident, right at the height of his career. Devastated, the character plunges into silence and grief, facing a profound crisis of identity and purpose. A visceral role, charged with emotion and dedication.
“This character represents everything I believe in art: intensity, transformation, pain, and overcoming. I’ve always dreamed of telling stories on screen, with the same truth I bring to the stage. Now, I’m experiencing it in front of the camera—and alongside people I deeply admire.”
Alirio made a point of thanking those who were by his side during this moment: “To Paulo Baron, who believed in this project from the beginning and was with me in the first scene. To Felipe Andreoli, for his precision and heart. To Marcelo Barbosa, soul brother and inspiration. To Bruno Valverde, pure talent. To Rafael Bittencourt, who made everything happen on stage with enthusiasm. And to Fabio Lione, for his generosity. Thank you, Angra family.”
The Last Song of the Cigarras is still in production, but it was already born with soul, in the middle of the Brasília night, with live music, screams from the audience, and the symbolic debut of a new protagonist on screen.