Alexandre Borges talks about romance, aging, and Ulysses in 'Quem ama.

With the telenovela Quem ama cuida reaching its 100th episode, actor Alexandre Borges has been making headlines by speaking about his character Ulysses, the search for a new romance, and the experience of aging gracefully.

Ulysses in the telenovela and the message about gambling

In the plot, Ulysses loses all his money in an underground casino and has to sell his share of the jewelry store, unaware that the buyer is physiotherapist Adriana. The actor describes the situation as "ruin" and uses the character to warn about the dangers of a compulsive society that encourages winning at any cost.

Reflections on revenge and forgiveness

Borges emphasizes that revenge can consume the person seeking it, causing greater anguish than that felt by the target. He states that he has never wished to take revenge on anyone, preferring to forgive and let go of grievances, learning to be smarter and preserve his own peace.

Happy aging and the search for romance

Upon turning 60, the actor shares that he misses having someone to share his achievements and life's small daily joys with. He describes his romantic ideal as "exchanging affection, sending notes, flowers, going out to eat, walking hand-in-hand on the street, catching a movie."

Aesthetic care and the decision to focus on the character

Before turning 60, Alexandre invested in creams, devices, and skin treatments, but stopped everything when he was invited to play Ulysses, a man who doesn't care about his appearance. He acknowledges the wrinkles and bodily changes, but prefers to focus his energy on his acting.

Personal life, losses, and lessons learned

The actor recalls the passing of his mother, who suffered from Alzheimer's, and his father, both in recent years. These losses reinforced his desire to enjoy life more, be humble, and acknowledge the passage of time. Alexandre also talks about his relationship with his son Miguel, who is pursuing an artistic career as a music producer.

Connection to Portugal and passion for poetry

During his youth, Borges lived in Portugal as a stage assistant and became "addicted" to poetry, especially at the gatherings that mixed wine, cigarettes, and verses by Fernando Pessoa. This experience influenced the creation of the show "Poema Bar," running since 2011, which celebrates the works of Pessoa and Vinícius de Moraes.

With information from Extra online, Notícias da TV, Terra.