Aymara Limma is a Brazilian actress and director based in Los Angeles who stars in and directed the award-winning romantic comedy short “Te Amo! Shabbat Shalom!” The film explores love, Judaism, spirituality and the challenges of balancing a Hollywood career with religious beliefs.
By Colin Costello
Aymara Limma’s directorial debut, “Te Amo! Shabbat Shalom!” explores a Brazilian actress balancing her career and religious conversion
Known as “The Brazilian Firecracker,” Aymara Limma continues her tradition of playing hot characters in love with her directorial debut, the new award-winning romantic comedy short, “Te Amo! Shabbat Shalom!” The film also stars Anthony Kantor.
Set in Los Angeles, the film follows a free-spirited Brazilian actress striving to balance her demanding Hollywood career with the strict rules of Judaism.
Ayeme (Aymara Limma) is confronted with a difficult choice between her successful acting career and her vows as a recent religious convert. Luckily, her husband, Mike (Anthony Kantor), a semi-observant Jewish attorney, is by her side.
The romantic comedy explores the challenges that arise when professional ambitions, love, spirituality and religious beliefs intersect.
Aymara Limma’s Notable Acting Career
Speaking of being by her side, Aymara has certainly had her share of notable costars.
She began her career in the award-winning “Capitães da Areia,” by Jorge Amado, starring opposite TV Globo’s Andre Gonçalves.
She was also in “City of Angels,” with the Ghostrider himself, Nicolas Cage. Of course, there was her love in real life, Diego Blanco, from the internationally renowned band Los Pericos.
“Te Amo! Shabbat Shalom!” Connects Different Cultures
“Te Amo! Shabbat Shalom!” unites diverse cultures through its themes of love, spirituality, religion, beliefs, certainty, trust, faith, success and overcoming challenges.
The short film also marks an important step in Aymara Limma’s career as she moves behind the camera as a director.
We may even see fiction repeat itself as Aymara begins shooting the web series based on the short film.
“It’s called ‘Ayeme and Mike.’ Although I am married in the series, but I am single in real life… for now,” smiles the lovely actress/director. “But you never know… art has a way of imitating life.”
Award-Winning Short Film
Te Amo! Shabbat Shalom!” won the Audience Award at the Cinema at the Edge Independent Film Festival
Aymara Limma’s short film “Te Amo! Shabbat Shalom!” was featured at the Cinema at the Edge Independent Film Festival, held in Santa Monica, California, where it won the Audience Award.
The recognition adds another milestone to Limma’s career as a Brazilian actress working in Los Angeles and making her transition into directing.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
What is “Te Amo! Shabbat Shalom!” about?
“Te Amo! Shabbat Shalom!” is a romantic comedy short film starring Aymara Limma, where a free-spirited Brazilian actress must balance her Hollywood career and newfound Jewish religious practices, with the support of her husband, played by Anthony Kantor.
Who directed “Te Amo! Shabbat Shalom!”?
The short film is the directorial debut of Aymara Limma, a Brazilian actress known for her passionate roles in Hollywood and now stepping behind the camera.
Where was “Te Amo! Shabbat Shalom!” featured?
The film was featured at the Cinema at the Edge Independent Film Festival in Santa Monica, California, where it won the Audience Award.
What are Aymara Limma’s other notable works?
Aymara Limma has starred in “Capitães da Areia” with Andre Gonçalves, and “City of Angels” alongside Nicolas Cage, among other prominent roles.
Is “Te Amo! Shabbat Shalom!” available to watch online?
Yes, the short film “Te Amo! Shabbat Shalom!” is available to watch at film festivals and may soon be available for online viewing. Follow Aymara Limma for updates.
