Lena Coelho of Doce was deeply moved by the premiere of Bem Bom, which revisits the band’s most memorable memories and reveals some of the dramas that lived behind the scenes.
The actress applauds director Patricia Sequeira, noting that this project appeared on time. “After so many delays due to Covid-19 and after so many years, someone remembered to give us our due and credit. We deserve everything that can happen. We were so offended, we were mistreated, so little understood. People did not realize what sacrifices we made on a personal and professional level. “, highlighted the sensual bomb of the girl group, which surprised the performance of Carolina Carvalho.
“You did a great job, like all the girls. I completely redefined myself. I even think it was a little bit low-key. I was very rebellious. I have always said what I think “, recalled the heyday of Doce, which was going through hard times, either because of the prejudices of the time – the 80s – associated with women, and because of the personal dramas they faced in order to continue the project. Lena admitted that in the past she had three abortions to stay in the group, which ended in 1987 after eight years of union.
tears and changes
The movie “Bem Bom” tells the story of a more difficult moment for Lena Coelho’s ex-daughter: the death of her mother, fado singer Helena Tavares. On screen, a mother dies on the day her daughter first appears on stage at the 1980 Festival da Canção. However, this moment was invented. “It wasn’t quite true, but it was similar. My mom practically died when she was on stage. The event has been adjusted. It made me remember everything. This was hard. I’m tired of crying. “, highlighted.
The artist was grateful to the film’s writers – Cuce Cavalleiro, Filipe Martins and Patricia Sequeira – for exploring her origins: the path of her father Carlos Coelho and mother Helena Tavares. “This film gave me the pleasure to see my mother. The sight of her performance was very emotional. “
More than three decades after Doce ended, Lena Coelho devoted herself to other projects. He also had a group for two years, which eventually dedicated itself to his great passion: theater. He also created a children’s version of the girl group Docemania, but eventually left the music scene forever. “Right now I’m a mom, a housewife. I have a fantastic family. Children I love. A wonderful husband. I am surrounded by good people. I live in the village. I left everything, and I am a happy woman. “
The artist regrets the lack of contacts about the connection with other Doce members – Fatima Padinha, Laura Diogo and Teresa Miguel. “It’s like the friends we make at school, we really love it, and we will stay with them for life. In our case, we are leading a completely different life. Laura in California has proven herself very well. The Fa went the other way. Teresa continued to pursue art, but in a different field than me. These are different lives. “ However, Lena believes, there will always be a special feeling. “We’ll have a Doce call that will tie us together forever.”