atuação exagerada
1. Exaggerated or overly theatrical acting style characterized by excessive gestures, emotions, and dramatic delivery that lacks subtlety or naturalism
The actor's ham acting in that scene was so obvious that the entire audience groaned.
A atuação exagerada do ator naquela cena foi tão óbvia que toda a plateia gemeu.
2. Intentionally or unintentionally overplaying a role in a manner that seems fake or insincere
Critics complained about the ham acting in the low-budget horror film.
Os críticos reclamaram sobre a atuação teatral no filme de horror com orçamento limitado.
The term 'ham acting' has origins in 19th-century American theater, possibly deriving from traveling performers. It's widely used in both American and Brazilian film and theater criticism to describe performances that lack subtlety. In Brazil, it's often associated with telenovelas and comedy sketches where exaggeration is sometimes intentional and accepted as part of the entertainment style.
NYC Slang
over-the-top acting; also referred to as 'chewing the scenery' or 'being hammy'
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