Millena Brandão, an 11-year-old Brazilian child actor known for her role in the Netflix series Sintonia, has died after reportedly suffering multiple heart attacks.
Her family confirmed the tragic news in an emotional Instagram post on May 5, stating she passed away on May 2.
The post described Brandão as a joyful and radiant presence whose memory will live on. “You were the light in our lives,” it read, adding that the young actress is now believed to be “in the arms of our almighty father.”
The tribute was accompanied by an image of Brandão edited to appear as an angel, symbolizing the family’s belief that she is now watching over them.
No further medical details about the cause of the heart attacks or her condition leading up to her death have been shared publicly.
Brandão had captured attention with her performance in Sintonia, a Portuguese-language drama that explores music, crime, and religion through the eyes of young people living in a São Paulo favela.
Her sudden death has shocked fans and the entertainment industry in Brazil, with many paying tribute to the young star’s talent and spirit.