Another chapter of the legal war between Dani Calabrese and Marcius Melhem was recorded this Thursday (16). Since 2015, when she turned to the Globo TV channel, the actress accused the former director of sexual and moral harassment, and Melhem tried to prove in court that the relationship was consensual.

In 2020, a case was raised in the Revista Piaui report and made public, six other women also accuse Melhem of moral, sexual harassment, abuse of power and harassment. Columnist Ricardo Feltrin of UOL had exclusive access to the investigation.

Dani Calabrese and Marcius Melhem fight a legal war and exchange accusations – Photo: Reproduction/ND

The defense of the ex-director attached about 270 messages that Dani and Melhem exchanged, trying to prove their innocence. The exchange of messages shows a friendly atmosphere between them, in addition to possible flirting. At the civilian police station, Dani said she “pretended to be normal in order to save her career.”

Friendly atmosphere

The first wave of messages presented by Melhem’s defense began in 2016 when Dani thanked the then director for bringing her to the site and said she was happy to work for Zorra.

Melhem: My love. I value trust. I am very pleased with your recommendation. This is just the beginning. Let’s go together (heart emoji)

In another conversation, in 2017, Marcius comments on the nudity he would have seen in Dani Calabreza:

Pepperoni: Thank you a thousand times for remembering me (heart emoji) best invitation

Melhem: I love you even without you sending me a naked body, look how clean! This is ours! I am eternally grateful for the trust. And I will make you very happy. More on the globe. This is just the beginning.

Pepperoni: Ahahahahaha I showed without you pedjirrrr!!!! Now I need to send him to Cinti to give him strength.. Damn lol (sad emoji and little heart).

Melhem: Ha ha, what the fuck! Has it been shown and do I remember every detail? suffering with Sinti and dearer people [eles se referem ao ator Claudio Cinti, demitido da Globo havia pouco tempo].

The harassment complaint was discovered at the end of 2020 – Photo: Reproduction / Internet / ND

As for the intimate images that Melhem and Calabrese called nude, the actress said that during a party in 2017, the director would snatch her cell phone out of her hand when she found out that Dani had intimate images on the device.

The party was held at the home of director Mauricio Farias, and Calabresa would have been embarrassed by Melhem’s “lewd” comments about his photographs.

puppet party

Another episode reported by Dani took place at a Zorra cast party in November 2017. Melhem could have dragged Dani into the bathroom, according to the report, actors Luis Miranda and George Sauma would have tried to help the actress.

Also, according to UOL, two other people witnessed the scene and denied that there was harassment and that it appeared to be consensual. However, Dani denies and supports the version of harassment. To protect himself, Melhem attached the following messages, recorded the day after the party:

Melhem: Hey Dani! Do you remember what we said yesterday? Lol this message proves we exchanged messages the next day (little heart). I loved all the crazy stuff from last night’s party (dancer emoji and under 18 sign). What you don’t remember, I’ll tell you (winked). Kisses, Marcius (not cold at all).

Pepperoni: God good morning lol (monkey emoji closing their eyes). I don’t remember what we “said”, only 7 gins I drank? And a few kisses (monkey, heart, drops)

Melhem: Haha, good morning. Since I don’t drink, I remember a little more. Kisses and more. I loved all the craziness of yesterday. Do you understand why I don’t stay at parties? I get drunk together. Send a kiss to Mira. Guys, I was planning a small party/videocae at home next Saturday the 11th. Go? (emoji wink and kiss)

Pepperoni: I’m leaving Zorra (little monkey) hahaha. But I wrap my friend Myra in bubble wrap and send it to your house (wink)

Dani refers to her friend Myra Parazzo, the executive, who would also kiss Melhem the night of Zorra’s party. Parazzo said in a statement that there was no harassment between Calabreza and Dani and that her friend didn’t say anything to her, and she “said only good things about Melhem.”

remember the case

A report by Piauí magazine detailed the alleged harassment practiced by Melhem and to which several actresses were subjected.

To write the text, the magazine heard 43 people, including alleged victims of moral and sexual harassment by the comedian. In addition, the text also cites reports of alleged “negligence” on the part of Rede Globo in investigating the case.

One of the most unexpected messages is a party hosted by Melhem in 2017 in honor of the 100th episode of the Zorra redesign. At that time, he would corner Dani Calabreza at the bathroom door, try to kiss her and take out his penis.

In addition, there are also reports of other attacks on the show’s sets and professional discussions that led to the actress’ health crisis. The magazine also had access to Melhem’s audio recordings of him saying that Calabrese was smearing his name at the station. In another, he says the following phrase: “What else do you want, daughter, to shut up?”.

Finally, the report cites attempts by victims and witnesses to pressure Globo into investigations and the company’s response, which, even after the director’s dismissal was announced, never mentioned the harassment.