Both Tatá Werneck and Bruna Marquezine appeared in Xuxa productions as kids. Werneck was part of Xuxa Park (1994), and Marquezine appeared in Xuxa Só Para Baixinhos 3 (2002) and starred in Bruja and the Lost City of Gold (2004). Furthermore, Letícia Spiller was 15 years old when she debuted as a "paquita" in Xou da Xuxa (1988).
Originally entitled "Lady Marizete" and later "Paraisópolis Forever".
Tatá Werneck was originally considered for the main role or Marizete but Bruna Marquezine was cast instead.