Isabelle Drummond se destaca em Coração Acelerado e merece mais espaço na Globo

Isabelle Drummond is making a strong return to Globo after seven years away, with a standout performance in Coração Acelerado. In the role of Naiane, she delivers a character that sparks laughter, anger, and pity, showing once again the range that has marked her television career. While Naiane is one of the soap opera’s highlights, the article argues that Drummond deserves more than this project — ideally a stronger novela and a role that would place her in an even higher artistic tier.

Naiane is portrayed as a spoiled, self-important young woman who believes she is an influencer, though her online presence is limited to dance videos and attention-seeking disputes. The character is the story’s villain, but not in the same bitter and hardened way as her mother, Zilá, played by Leandra Leal. Instead, Naiane has an involuntary comic edge and comes across as absurd in a way that makes her both irritating and entertaining.

Her storyline gained even more attention this week after it was revealed that she blackmailed Agrado, played by Isadora Cruz, in an attempt to steal her life story and deceive João Raul, portrayed by Filipe Bragança. Drummond handled the dramatic scenes with intensity, rage, and despair, reinforcing Naiane’s importance in the plot and setting up a deserved punishment for the character.

The article also reflects on Drummond’s long career in Brazilian television. She has worked in TV for 26 years, first becoming widely known in 2001 as Emília in Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, a role she played until 2007. Since then, she has built a solid résumé across several successful productions, including Caras & Bocas, Cheias de Charme, Sangue Bom, Sete Vidas, Novo Mundo, and Verão 90. She also appeared in more uneven or less successful novelas such as Geração Brasil, A Lei do Amor, and now Coração Acelerado.

According to the piece, Drummond has already proven herself as a talented actress capable of handling both comedy and drama, with strong screen presence and natural charisma. What is still missing in her career is a major role in a prime-time novela at Globo’s top slot. Although she has a successful history in 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. productions, her appearances in 9 p.m. novelas have been limited to A Favorita and A Lei do Amor.

The article notes that recent Globo novelas have shown that the 9 p.m. slot does not always guarantee better quality or greater impact, citing Garota do Momento and Vai na Fé as examples of highly regarded lower-slot productions that outperformed Travessia and Mania de Você in audience reception and critical response.

Drummond herself recently explained that she stepped away from teledramaturgy for a period to explore other creative interests, including producing and directing her own projects. Still, she said she feels a strong commitment to return to open television, where she started her career and where viewers continue to follow and support her.

As Naiane, Isabelle Drummond is enjoying one of the most effective performances of her career. The article concludes that she would benefit from new opportunities in deeper, more prestigious roles, especially in a strong 9 p.m. novela that could further expand her artistic reach.