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Anitta Gets Real in Netflix’s ‘Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta’
Anitta has once again captured the world’s attention, this time with her Netflix documentary ‘Larissa: La Otra Cara de Anitta.’ The film offers an intimate look at the woman behind the stage name, exploring her personal struggles, career milestones, and the reality of living in the spotlight. Unlike a typical behind-the-scenes documentary, ‘Larissa’ tells her story through the perspective of an old love from her youth, someone who knew her before she became an international star.
Brazilian singer Anitta, whose real name is Larissa de Macedo Machado, has openly expressed her wish to reveal another side of herself. “I really wanted to release this documentary, and I’m thrilled to share a bit of Larissa, unfiltered, with the world,” she stated. The documentary contrasts Anitta, the internationally recognized pop star, with Larissa, the individual behind the celebrity persona.
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Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta takes viewers on a journey of self-discovery, revealing the challenges the singer has faced while navigating life as both an artist and a person. The documentary explores themes of identity, inner conflicts, and the pressure of maintaining a public image while searching for personal happiness.
The film doesn’t just focus on her personal life but also highlights key moments from her international career. It follows Anitta through major events like her performances at Rio de Janeiro’s Carnaval, her Grammy nomination, and her appearances at various international festivals. It also revisits the success of her global hit ‘Envolver,’ a song that made history and solidified her place in the music industry.
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This documentary goes beyond just chronicling her career; it gives a candid and heartfelt glimpse into a superstar’s struggles, revealing how Anitta has maneuvered through fame while striving to remain authentic to herself.
Alongside the release of Larissa, Anitta dropped a new song, “Larissa (From Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta).” The track reflects the emotional depth of the documentary, touching on themes of vulnerability and self-acceptance. Written by Anitta along with Essa Gante, Daniel Sobrino, and Caleb Calloway, the song brings a softer, more introspective side of the artist that fans rarely see in her music.
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Anitta’s Rise to Global Stardom
The documentary serves as a reminder of how far Anitta has come since her early days in Brazil. Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1993, she first gained recognition with ‘Meiga e Abusada’ in 2012. Just a year later, her song ‘Show das Poderosas’ became a massive hit, propelling her to national fame. From there, she continued to dominate the Brazilian charts, releasing a series of successful albums and singles.
But Anitta had bigger dreams. She wanted to bring her music beyond Brazil and into the global market. In 2017, she dropped “Paradinha,” her first song entirely in Spanish, which kicked off her crossover into the Latin music scene. Collaborations with artists like J Balvin (“Downtown”), Maluma (“Si o No”), and Cardi B (“Me Gusta”) helped establish her as a major player in the international industry.
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Her big moment came in 2022 with ‘Envolver,’ a song that hit No. 1 on Spotify’s Global Chart. The success of the track made her the first Brazilian solo artist to reach this achievement, further solidifying her status as one of the most influential Latin artists worldwide. That same year, she took home the MTV Video Music Award for Best Latin Video, marking the first time a Brazilian artist has won in that category. She continued making history, becoming a Grammy-nominated artist and setting multiple Guinness World Records.
Anitta has always been candid about the sacrifices she’s made for her career. Now, with her new documentary, she offers a glimpse into the realities of fame: the constant scrutiny, the pressure to maintain an image, and the emotional toll of being a global superstar.
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