The Artist
Gica Pucca is a Brazilian-born actress and filmmaker based in Hollywood. Her artistic development started in São Paulo, Brazil at Célia Helena Center of Arts and Education, where she started pursuing her Associate's degree and Bachelor's degree at only 17 years old. She made her debut with Ascalapha (2021), an award-winning horror narrative film directed by Gabriel Misaki.
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The Path
After graduation, she moved to Los Angeles to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, where Gica started expanding her portfolio within the North American industry.
Best known for her work in Saudade (2024) and Project 405: Lost at Sea (2024), directed by Josie Hull, Gica Pucca started her professional career with two internationally awarded movies in leading roles and as a powerhouse producer.
The Signature
Gica Pucca extended her versatility into directing while still leading as a critical producer to her pieces. The Duet (2025) and Waistline (2026) dive into her signature as an aspiring auteur, spanning across psychological horror, surrealism, and body horror; often exploring grief, obsession, emotional isolation, and the relationship between the body and the subconscious.
Working across acting, producing, and directing, Pucca is drawn to stories that transform complex emotional experiences into visual and physical expressions. Her creative interests include dark folklore, gothic imagery, and movement as a form of storytelling, with a particular fascination for the darker elements of human nature.
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