Brazilian actor Amaury Lorenzo, who is part of the hit Brazilian soap opera ‘Terra e Paixão’, has come out as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Lorenzo plays the character of Ramiro Neves, a closeted cowboy, who has a slow-burn romantic storyline with Kelvin (played by actor Diego Martins), an openly queer activist.
Although the “Kelmiro” storyline is only a subplot of the main story of Aline Machado’s murder mystery and family feud, ‘Terra e Paixão’, which only aired in May 2023, has been lauded for its LGBTQ+ representation.
Martins openly identifies as gay, but Lorenzo’s sexuality has been unclear until now when he revealed in an interview that he considers himself “an LGBTQIA+ man.” He said, “It’s possible that in the future I could marry another man, cis or trans, or a woman, cis or trans.”
“I know the public is curious to know about my sexuality. I don’t have a problem with that. I just hope that topic doesn’t overshadow my work as an actor,” he furthered. He also highlighted the importance of fighting for LGBTQIA+ rights.