An upcoming fictional miniseries, Senna is a Brazilian biographical drama grounded in the life of Formula One racing driver, Ayrton Senna da Silva. The series chronicles his journey from being a racing driver in Formula Ford to the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.
The miniseries will be divided into six parts and will tell the story of Ayrton's life along with the events that led to his devastating death in a racing accident in the San Marino Grand Prix.
Senna is currently streaming on Netflix. The cast of the series features Brazilian actors and actresses, including Gabriel Leone in the leading role. The following list is a comprehensive list of the main cast and characters of the miniseries.
Senna cast and main characters
1) Gabriel Leone as Ayrton Senna
Gabriel Leone plays the role of the Brazilian racing driver, Ayrton Senna. He was known for winning three Formula One World Drivers' Championship titles. Senna died during the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix in an accident.
Gabriel Leone, a Brazillian actor, is known for his work in Malhação, Land of the Strong, and the film Ferrari. He is also known for his role in the telenovela, Hidden Truths.
2) Kaya Scodelario as Laura
In the miniseries, Kaya Scodelario plays the role of Laura. Laura is a journalist who follows Ayrton as he climbs the ladder of success in his career. A British actress, Kaya Scodelario is known for her works in Skins, Wuthering Heights, Maze Runner, and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.
3) Pâmela Tomé as Xuxa Meneghel
Pâmela Tomé plays the role of Xuxa Meneghel. Xuxa is an actress, singer, businesswoman, and Brazilian TV presenter. In the miniseries, she is known to have had a relationship with Ayrton Senna. Pâmela Tomé is known for her roles in Malhação and Pride and Passion.
4) Matt Mella as Alain Prost
Matt Mella plays the role of Senna's rival, Alain Prost. A former French racing driver and media presenter, Alain Prost was a former teammate of Ayrton. They were known to have won all Grands Prix except the Grands Prix in 1988. Matt Mella is known for his roles in Trigger Point, Hollyoaks, The Last Letter from Your Lover, and The Winter King.
5) Patrick Kennedy as Ron Dennis
In the miniseries, Patrick Kennedy plays the role of former CEO, founder, and chairman of McLaren Group, Ron Dennis. A team principal of McLaren Formula One team, Ron Dennis held that position when Ayrton was racing as a member of the team.
An English actor and director, Patrick Kennedy is known for his work in Black Mirror, Downton Abbey, The Queen's Gambit, London Has Fallen, Death in Paradise, Bleak House, and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.
6) Gabriel Louchard as Galvão Bueno
Gabriel Louchard plays the role of Galvão Bueno who is a Brazilian sports commentator who commented on many of Ayrton's races. He was also a friend of Ayrton. Gabriel Louchard is known for his work in Christmas Full of Grace, Rock Story, and Homens?
7) Alice Wegmann as Lílian de Vasconcellos Souz
The role of Lílian de Vasconcellos Souz is played by Alice Wegmann. Ayrton's ex-wife, Lílian de Vasconcellos Souz was also his childhood friend. The couple separated when they struggled with Ayrton's focus on racing and wished to move to England permanently. Alice Wegmann is known for her work in Malhação and Land of the Strong.
8) Camila Márdila as Viviane Senna
Camilia Márdila plays the role of Ayrton's younger sister, Viviane Senna. Camilia Márdila is a Brazilian actress known for her roles in, Land of the Strong, The Second Mother, Amor de Mãe, and A Mother's Love.
9) Hugo Bonemer as Nelson Piquet
Hugo Bonemer plays the role of Nelson Piquet, a former Brazilian racing driver. Piquet raced around the same time as Ayrton did in Formula 1. Bonemer is a Brazilian actor and musician known for his roles in A Vida Secreta dos Casais, Preamar, O Negócio, and Confissões de Adolescente.
10) Julia Foti as Adriane Galisteu
In the miniseries, the role of Adriane Galisteu is played by Julia Foti. Adriane Galisteu is known as a former model, actress, and TV personality. She was in a relationship with Ayrton at the time of his death. Julia Foti is known for her roles in Toda Forma de Amor and Malhação.
11) Marco Ricca as 'Miltão'/ Milton Guirado Theodor da Silva
Marco Ricca plays the role of Ayrton's father, Milton da Silva. His son mostly associated him with the name Miltão. He was a factory owner. Marco Ricca is known for his work in series and films like Orphan of a Nation, Boogie Oogie, and A Dangerous Practice.
12) Susana Ribeiro as Neyde 'ZaZa' Senna
The role of Neyde Joana Senna is played by Susana Ribeiro. Neyde Joana Senna was Ayrton's mother. Susana Ribeiro is known for her roles in series such as Two Faces and Side by Side.
13) Arnaud Viard as Jean-Marie Balestre
Arnaud Viard plays the role of Jean-Marie Balestre, French racing administrator and former President of the Fédération Internationale du Sport Automobile. Arnuad Viard is known for his work in Que du bonheur and Emily in Paris.
14) Johannes Heinrichs as Niki Lauda
In the miniseries, Johannes Heinrichs plays the role of Australian racing driver, Niki Lauda. He is known to have competed in Formula 1 during the same time as Ayrton. Johannes Heinrichs is known for his roles in Die Drei von der Müllabfuhr and Die Heiland: Wir sind Anwalt.
15) Steven Mackintosh as Frank Williams
The role of Frank Williams is played by Steven Mackintosh in the miniseries. Frank Williams is known as the founder of the Williams Formula 1 team, a team of which Ayrton was a member. Steven Mackintosh is an actor known for his work in Payback, Luther, The Pact, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, and The Sweeney
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