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Luiza Ambiel reveals sexual harassment by Sérgio Hondjakoff on Made in Japão after similar complaint on A Fazenda 18
Model and actress details the 2020 incident, motivated by peoa Ana Bruna’s recent allegation against the actor on the Record reality show
Model and actress Luiza Ambiel decided to go public on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, with an account of sexual harassment that occurred in 2020 during the filming of the reality show Made in Japão. The statement came shortly after influencer Ana Bruna accused actor Sérgio Hondjakoff — best known as Cabeção from the teen soap Malhação — of similar conduct inside A Fazenda 18. The case has reignited debates about inappropriate behavior in television confinement settings and about the responsibility of productions to protect participants.
According to Luiza Ambiel, the episode took place while the cast was waiting for a challenge to begin. Everyone was wearing jumpsuits and microphones. She was standing at the end of the line when she felt the actor, who was directly behind her, press his intimate parts against her body with force. “I was facing away… He had an erection and pressed it hard against the back of my body, over the clothes. It hurt and I screamed,” the actress reported in a video and in conversations with the press.
Her reaction was immediate. Luiza said she began shouting at her colleague and moved toward him, only to be held back by the other female participants. Although the area had no cameras, the microphones captured her scream and the ensuing argument. The audio reached the show’s production team, who called her in for a conversation. According to the model, the production told her they would remove Sérgio Hondjakoff from the competition but would publicly present a back problem as the official reason. “He was taken off the show as if he had left because of back pain. That wasn’t true — it was because of this,” she stated.
Luiza Ambiel relatou o que Serginho teria feito com ela durante o reality que participaram juntos. Segundo o relato, ele estava com uma ereção com o pinto duro e a teria cutucado ela por trás. 😳 Ela também afirmou que essas situações aconteciam justamente em pontos cegos, onde…
— kah (@kabiscoiteira) September 29, 2026
Why Luiza Ambiel did not file a police report at the time
The actress explained that, at the time, she chose not to go to the police. Two factors weighed heavily on her decision: the information that the actor’s wife was pregnant and concern that he might harm himself. “They told me his wife was pregnant, that he wasn’t doing well, and that there was worry he might do something against himself. There was also the issue of the impact it would have on the show,” she recounted. Because the production removed Hondjakoff from the reality show, Luiza said she felt respected in that moment.
She also revealed that other participants supported her and that two cast members even urged her to go to the police station. “Those people know what happened, but I won’t name them because the decision to speak out has to come from them,” she affirmed. Luiza Ambiel’s account of the sexual harassment on Made in Japão in 2020 gained traction precisely because it echoes Ana Bruna’s recent disclosure on A Fazenda 18.
The current context: Ana Bruna’s allegation on A Fazenda 18
During the “Weighing the Climate” dynamic, influencer Ana Bruna reported that Sérgio Hondjakoff hugged her while wearing only underwear and that she felt the actor’s genitals deliberately touch her body. “His thing poked me,” the peoa said. She also claimed the actor stared insistently at the women and left the pool with an erection. Hondjakoff himself denied any malicious intent, described the hug as “harmless,” and apologized to the women in the house who felt uncomfortable.
It was exactly this account that prompted Luiza Ambiel to speak out. “Her story about the hug and feeling his body pressing against her reminded me of what happened to me. Ever since I saw him on A Fazenda, I felt apprehensive. When I heard Bruna, I felt I needed to talk,” the model explained. The similarity of the two episodes — both involving non-consensual intimate contact in Record reality-show environments — amplified the reaction and sparked discussions about behavioral patterns and how productions handle internal complaints.
Made in Japão and Hondjakoff’s quiet exit
The reality show Made in Japão, hosted by Sabrina Sato in 2020, brought together celebrities for challenges inspired by Japanese games. The cast included names such as Maurren Maggi, Dhomini, Gui Santana, Richarlyson, and Luiza Ambiel herself. Sérgio Hondjakoff left the program in June of that year. At the time, the official explanation was an orthopedic recommendation due to spinal issues. Six years later, that public version is being challenged by the actress’s account.
Communication specialists and women’s-rights advocates note that Luiza Ambiel’s decision to speak now — even without having filed a police report at the time — reinforces the importance of safe environments in television productions. Sexual harassment on reality shows, especially when it occurs in areas without cameras but with recorded audio, places broadcasters in ethical and legal dilemmas. The Made in Japão production chose to remove the actor discreetly; the A Fazenda 18 team is still reviewing the footage and statements.
Impact and reflections on delayed disclosures
Cases like those of Luiza Ambiel and Ana Bruna illustrate how reports of sexual harassment on reality shows can take years to surface. Fear of backlash, concern for the accused’s family, and the sense that removal from the program already constituted some form of accountability are recurring factors. At the same time, the public airing of similar accounts strengthens the courage of others who have experienced comparable situations.
The 54-year-old actress, known for her television career and more recent content work, emphasized that she is not seeking cancellation but transparency. “I felt I needed to speak,” she repeated. Actor Sérgio Hondjakoff, meanwhile, faces multiple accusations inside A Fazenda 18, including racism claims made by other participants, and his team has already announced legal measures.
The debate remains open. While the A Fazenda 18 production reviews the recordings and statements, Luiza Ambiel’s account of what happened on Made in Japão in 2020 stands as a turning point. It shows that even in entertainment programs, respect for individual boundaries must be non-negotiable. The model’s decision to break her silence, motivated by Ana Bruna’s current allegation, highlights the need for clearer protocols and truly safe environments for all reality-show participants.
The story is likely to generate further developments, both inside the A Fazenda 18 confinement and across social media and the press. What has become clear is that reports of sexual harassment on reality shows, when accumulated, demand serious attention from broadcasters and society at large.
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Informational article based on Luiza Ambiel’s public statements and journalistic coverage from September 2026. The allegations remain under review by the productions involved.