Exclusive | Bold and Beautiful: Maia Hazel Talks about Overcoming Barriers, Activity and Boundaries in Entertainment

In today’s interconnected world, the power of art transcends language barriers, demonstrating that creativity does not know the boundaries. Whether you speak one language or a lot of languages, what really matters is your ability to express, evoke emotions and connect through craft. Now the global stage celebrates artists from all corners of the world, one such artist is Maia Hazel. Born in the peaceful countryside of Minas Gerais, Maia gained international recognition through her journey marked by ambition and resilience. She would never let the difficulties stop her from doing what she likes and destroy the barriers through art.

Today, Maia is a force that cannot be ignored and is known for itself in every part of the entertainment industry. Whether it’s music, performance or modeling, Maia is loyal to herself, inspiring and lasting her lasting influence on people’s minds with her unique voice and vision. The versatile artist made her Hollywood debut in Patty Jenkins Wonder Woman And become the first Brazilian actor to become part of DC feature films. She has never looked back since, breaking all the barriers and becoming a famous figure in the industry. But things weren’t easy for Maia, she had overcome several obstacles in her life to get to where she is today. Coastal housing media reporter Aayush Sharma catches up with Maia Hazel and discusses her journey in life and what it means to be an artist. Additionally, she opens up the challenges of herself never retreating and never lets negative people into her life.

Here is the full interview:

Aayush Sharma: Your career covers such a unique field of art – behind the scenes, drama, music and modeling. How do you maintain creative authenticity while browsing the expectations and aesthetics of each industry?

Maia Hazel: I mean, every part of the work as an artist is complementary. Like, you know, music comes with the visual effect. When I was on stage, I had a little connection with the audience and the people. Because when you play games in the theater, there are no mistakes – you can make mistakes, like in life, but you need to think of something at that moment, so the audience doesn’t realize you’ve made a mistake on the stage. So when I do a cinema, make or make music videos, it’s different. Like, you know, I have more guidance and can see the exact image I want. I mean, art – everything I do – that’s what saved my life. Yes, I can’t separate it. This is a combination. Everything is together.

Aayush Sharma: You have trained in famous institutions around the world, from Julia to Estúdio Corazza. How does this global multilingual training affect your approach to embodying your role in your culture?

Maia Hazel: I mean, I think that’s the key. You know, we are living in the world now. So I try to keep in touch and learn new things all the time, because I think the work of the actors, the research of the actors, will never end. We will learn throughout our lives. What is my work? This is the mind, the sound, the body. Therefore, all these three elements, three instruments, need to be updated, especially the idea. We live in this dystopian world, so everything is changing and it changes very quickly. So I’ve been trying to do some lessons, communicate with humans, engage with humans, and communicate with this eye. Because the places we live now are crazy, this anti-statistical world (such as the machine world), AI is trying to find my job. Yes, I think learning is the key. You always update your ideas.

Aayush Sharma: In HBO’s Todxs Nós, your character Lorena is part of a groundbreaking narrative about gender and identity. How does this role challenge or deepen your understanding of the media?

Maia Hazel: Like you know, I’m working with Vera Egito. She is one of the biggest directors I know in Brazil. She is so talented. She was so generous. In this HBO show, playing Lorena – with a teacher, and an entrepreneur – it’s very interesting, but the challenge is a challenge. Because, you know, my role is like a businesswoman, but she is also a teacher. So I tried to browse it and find a balance between the two sides. Because, you know me, I’ve been joking and always been very happy. So to play this role, I try to bring more consistency and more serious sexiness, for example, this businesswoman, this teacher – so I can connect with the public and the audience. My mother has been a teacher for years, so it was a beautiful job and it was a huge responsibility to play the role. But it was so fun, and I was very fun to play Lorena on HBO.

Maia Hazel (Photo provided by: @Mmaia/Instagram)

Aayush Sharma: You have released over 30 recordings and five original music videos. How do you decide what stories you best tell through music rather than performance or writing?

Maia Hazel: I mean, I should figure out how to decide. I haven’t decided yet. (laugh). I have been listening to Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Cartola and Legião Urbana since I was a kid. And, like you know, the mixture of references – rock, jazz, pop, you know, Madonna, Britney – it comes from when I was a teenager. So I grew up because you know, Italy, Brazil – we have a very rich music culture. So when it comes to my music. Sometimes, I’m just doing groceries, just walking down the street or taking an audition, and then suddenly thinking about it, and what I want to say is, I need to write it. So I stopped everything I was doing and took notes and started writing some scriptures. This is how I incorporate the creative process into songwriting. And I think music and movies – like, what are movies without soundtracks? One complements the other.

Aayush Sharma: What social or political themes do you consciously incorporate into your lyrics and how do you make sure they remain personal and universally resonant?

Maia Hazel: Yes, some of my raps are very political. Because, I mean, I have what kind of artist I want to be, what kind of message I want to send to people who need a little bit, you know, a little bit power, a little bit motivation. That’s what I want to do with music. Because I had nothing, I built an empire. Like, you know, I’m still building, I’m still fighting, I’m a fighter. That’s what I want my fans, fan base and Maya to feel when listening to my music. It’s like, you have the power, so go fight your dreams. Because if you don’t fight, no one will do it for you. Yes, I’m trying to put it in my music.

Aayush Sharma: You often blur the line between art and activism. Is there a moment of fusion that feels risky personally or professionally?

Maia Hazel: I could also be cancelled because I made a metaphor. Then sometimes I ask myself, will ignorance speak louder than your job? Because these days, in this utopian digital environment we live in now, everyone wants to talk about it. Everyone wants to speak and point to what I say. But no one can say that I have been cancelled since I came to this world. Yes, you can’t cancel me. So bring it up. Cancel me. I believe in my art. I believe what I do here. So if you don’t like it, do better – or you can stay away from my comments section because I’m going to stop you. I don’t pay attention to negative emotions in life. I try to protect my space, be peaceful, and always stay positive.

Maia Hazel (Photo provided by: @Mmaia/Instagram)

Aayush Sharma: Looking back at your first major agency job now, what has you read about the core of your art philosophy?

Maia Hazel: So I always learn with you, you learn with me. I’ll learn the next one. I mean, in this profession we always learn and we always surprise ourselves. You know, life is unpredictable, and we know it. So we won’t suffer so much. But I mean, I learned a lot, but I’m going to tell you – I’ve been learning hard. But this is very difficult for me. Like, you know, sometimes I do a big role (like when I play the goddess) it’s a tough time for me. Because getting rid of the role is difficult. Like, you know, sometimes it’s really hard for us to get out. For me, I can speak for myself – figure it out, like, you know, how will I go back to the real world now? I like fantasy. I like it on the scene. I like to do this. That’s my passion. That’s everything for me. But how do I get back to the real world? Because when we play the role, fantasy is more fun. So I left like an empty balloon. I’ve been trying, but I think that’s the hardest part. I don’t think I’ve learned it yet. So I always bring it to the therapist, like how to get back to the real world?

Aayush Sharma: Have you not explored the type of media or project you desire to dig deeper? Maybe direct a feature film, write a memoir or design a fashion series?

Maia Hazel: I’ve been thinking about fashion collections for years, but now I’m in the process of finishing the book. There are some opportunities and some things I can’t tell right now, but I can say that next month, my next song comes out – yes, my next music video, I’ve been doing art direction. I’ve always worked with Fabio, who is a very good director. He works with Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, the entire staff, and now he is working with me to sing that song “Please B **ch”. Yesterday I saw the image – it was crazy. It’s so political, but it’s fun. Music makes you bounce, you know, and makes you dance. I’m very excited about it.

Maia Hazel’s next song, “B ** ch Please,” will be released on Friday, May 9.