‘Here the Whole Time’: Meet New Netflix Stars Miguel Lallo & Diego Lira
Quinze Dias, also known as Here the Whole Time, is the latest LGBTQ+ romance film to hit screens. Based on a book by Vitor Martins, the Brazilian movie follows Felipe (Miguel Lallo), an insecure, pop culture-obsessed teen who’s bullied at school. Summer is supposed to be a respite, but his plans are derailed when his popular neighbor Caio (Diego Lira) lives with him for two weeks.
Caio isn’t just anyone: He’s Felipe’s old crush. Though they struggle to coexist under the same roof at first, Felipe’s feelings are brought back to the surface. But who exactly are Miguel Lallo and Diego Lira, the new stars of what’s being dubbed by fans the Brazilian Heartstopper? Keep reading for everything we know about their backgrounds.
How old are Miguel Lallo and Diego Lira?
Lallo is 20 years old at the time his movie premieres, per TV S2. He began studying theater at eight years old, per the Brazilian outlet. Lira is 22 years old, and he celebrated his previous birthday during filming last May.
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Where are Miguel Lallo and Diego Lira from?
Lallo is originally from Barra Bonita and currently lives in São Paulo. He was involved in his local theater scene and has performed in musicals and plays in São Paulo as well.
Lira, on the other hand, is from Itu in São Paulo, per The Project MGT. He, too, got his start in theater during his childhood before he started dancing and singing and making the jump to screen acting.
What have Miguel Lallo and Diego Lira been in before?
It’s the feature film debut of both actors. Lallo’s only other credit was providing the voice for the character Leco in animated series Mytikah. He’s also voice-acted in a Disney+ series.
When he got the role, Lallo wrote on Instagram, “What an honor to be part of such a powerful story alongside incredible people. *Quinze Dias* touched me deeply. I remember reading the book in tears, struck by how much it resonated with who I was. It’s impossible to describe how much it means — both as an actor and as a person — to be able to bring Felipe to life.”
Quinze Dias was the first project Lira auditioned for. Per Instagram, the actor filmed Garotos de Areia (Sand Boys), a short film directed by Vinícius Vendramin that has yet to be released.
Quinze Dias, Streaming Now, Netflix
