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RIC OSTROWER
Director

Ric Ostrower is a seasoned audiovisual director with a career spanning top Brazilian networks such as GNT, MTV, and Globo. He directed iconic shows like “SAIA JUSTA” and “QUE MARRAVILHA!”. He began his career in advertising as an assistant director, and after a sabbatical year traveling through the U.S. and Europe, joined MTV Brasil. There, he gained prominence directing three editions of the VMB awards and music specials including Acústico Rita Lee, Jorge Ben Jor, and Cidade Negra. During his seven years at MTV, Ric created and directed several formats, including “FICA COMIGO”, “ERÓTICA”, and “MTV SPORTS”. He later directed shows at RedeTV and concerts for Trama Records, and revamped GNT Fashion. He launched and directed the first season of “SAIA JUSTA”, one of GNT’s flagship shows. After photographing a three-and-a-half-year journey through Asia and Oceania for Viagem & Turismo magazine, he relocated to Rio de Janeiro to create “QUE MARRAVILHA!”, the first reality show by Globosat, where he served as showrunner for 13 seasons. Ric also directed “CARTAS NA MESA”, “HAPPY HOUR”, “SUPERBONITA”, and two seasons of “AMOR & SEXO” on Globo.Back in São Paulo, he studied screenwriting and dramaturgy under Robert McKee and José Carvalho. Recently, he directed “OLHARES BRASILEIROS” (CNN Brasil) and “COZINHA PRÁTICA” (GNT), and is currently developing his second fiction series while directing branded and audiovisual content.

Profession

  • Director

Filmography

  • “COZINHA PRÁTICA” (2022) – Cooking show. Director. GNT. Hosted by Rita Lobo.
  • “OLHARES BRASILEIROS” (2022) – Talk show. Director. CNN Brasil. Hosted by Abílio Diniz.
  • “OFICINA ANUAL DE SÉRIES” (2019–2021) – Project. Creator and writer. Roteiraria (in collaboration with José Carvalho).
  • “QUE MARRAVILHA! CHEFINHOS” (2016) – Reality show. Creator and director. GNT. Hosted by Claude Troisgros.
  • “QUE MARRAVILHA! CHATO PRA COMER” (2015) – Reality show. Creator and director. GNT.
  • “AMOR & SEXO” (2014–2015) – Talk show. Director. TV Globo. Hosted by Fernanda Lima.
  • “QUE MARRAVILHA! REVANCHE” (2013) – Reality show. Creator and director. GNT.
  • “SUPERBONITA” (2013) – Beauty/lifestyle show. Director. GNT.
  • “CARTAS NA MESA” (2012) – Talk show. Creator and director. GNT.
  • “QUE MARRAVILHA!” (2010–2012) – Reality cooking show. Creator and director. GNT.
  • “TEMPORADA DE MODA” (2011) – Fashion coverage. Director. GNT.
  • “MENU CONFIANÇA” (2009) – Cooking show. Director. GNT.
  • “RIO SUMMER MODA” (2009) – Fashion event. Director. Copacabana Fort, Rio de Janeiro.
  • “PRÊMIO MODA BRASIL” (2008) – Fashion award show. Director. Municipal Theater of São Paulo
  • “HAPPY HOUR” (2008) – Talk show. Director. GNT. Hosted by Lorena Calabria.
  • “SAIA JUSTA” (2002) – Talk show. Director. GNT. 1st season. Hosted by Monica Waldvogel, Rita Lee, Marisa Orth, and Fernanda Young.
  • “FICA COMIGO” (2000–2001) – Dating show. Creator and director. MTV. Hosted by Fernanda Lima.
  • “GNT FASHION” (2000–2001) – Fashion show. Director. GNT. Hosted by Lilian Pacce.
  • “ACÚSTICO JORGE BENJOR” (2000) – Music special. Director. MTV.
  • “ACÚSTICO CIDADE NEGRA” (2000) – Music special. Director. MTV.
  • “VÍDEOCLIPE ‘VOCÊ POR PERTO'” (2000) – Music video. Director. Artist: Jair Oliveira.
  • “SUPERPOP” (1999) – Talk show. Director. RedeTV. Hosted by Adriane Galisteu.
  • “CICLO MTV” (1992–1999) – Career at MTV. Director and Head of Special Programming. Highlights: VMB ‘99 (General Director), VMB ‘97/‘98 (Show Director),
  • Acústico Rita Lee, Erótica MTV, MTV Sports, Moda Esporte Clube.
  • “BRANDED CONTENT” (2018) – Creator and director. Clients: Santander, Droga Raia, GRACC.
  • “VIAGEM PELO ORIENTE” (2003–2007) – Photographer and writer. Viagem & Turismo magazine (Editora Abril). Long-term photojournalistic travel project through Asia and Oceania.
  • “ASSISTENTE DE DIREÇÃO” (1988–1990) – Assistant Director. Film Planet and 5.6 Filmes. Worked on commercials and short films, including O Brinco and Mentira (adapted from stories by L.F. Veríssimo).

Awards and Nominations

  • “QUE MARRAVILHA!” (2011)
    • Monet Awards – Winner: Best Cooking Show (GNT)
  • “ESCULTOR” (1997)
    • Profissionais do Ano Award – Winner: São Paulo Regional Category (Direction). Commercial for Cerveja Malta (EB Filmes – SP)