As Brasileiras
| As Brasileiras | |
|---|---|
 "A Justiceira de Olinda" promotional image, featuring Juliana Paes. | |
| Also known as |
The Brazilian Women[1] Las Brasileñas |
| Directed by | Daniel Filho |
| Starring |
Maria Fernanda Cândido Glória Pires Juliana Paes Patrícia Pillar Xuxa Meneghel Sophie Charlotte Ivete Sangalo Letícia Sabatella Mariana Ximenes Alice Braga Maria Flor Dira Paes Ísis Valverde Cléo Pires Juliana Alves Giovanna Antonelli Sandy Leandra Leal Cláudia Jimenez Suyane Moreira Bruna Linzmeyer Fernanda Montenegro |
| Theme music composer | Pedro Luís e a Parede |
| Opening theme | "Bela Fera" |
| Country of origin | Brazil |
| Original language(s) | Portuguese |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 22 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Rede Globo |
| Picture format |
NTSC 480i and PAL 576i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | February 2, 2012 – June 28, 2012 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | As Cariocas |
As Brasileiras (The Brazilian Women)[1] is a Brazilian television series co-produced by Rede Globo and Lereby Productions. It is a spin-off of As Cariocas (The Girls from Rio de Janeiro).
The series has 22 episodes, each episode has a separate storyline, all located in different Brazilian states.[2]
About the Series
After the breakthrough success of The Cariocas, which celebrates Rio and its women, the spin-off The Brazilians – The Women embraces all of Brazil and its diverse leading ladies. These admirable heroines are powerful, fragile, funny, protective, beautiful, talented, insightful, and especially unique; and all have a charm of their own. In a fascinating blend of distinctive characteristics the Brazilian woman is a combination of many different cultures.
Fourteen female actresses of all ages and types represent the diversity of a country, on a real journey from the North to the South of Brazil. Each episode has a separate storyline and features one particular woman and her individual quest in an incredible city filled with rich sceneries.
Academy Award nominee Fernanda Montenegro stars in one acclaimed episode as Mary Torres, a frustrated actress who never made it big during her long career. But with the help of her best friend Ney, she struggles to land a role on TV and meets a hardcore fan who might just turn out to be her better half.
Giovanna Antonelli (who starred in El Clon) also stars an episode as the vindictive Gigi. Set in São Paulo the story reveals how far a snobby and selfish woman is willing to go so that her friend won’t wear the same dress to a party. World-renowned singer Ivete Sangalo never fails to get in trouble as the clumsy Raquel. After getting into a huge mix-up when she ruins a dress and handbag she borrowed for a party, Raquel can only count on her luck to get her out of this mess.
Acclaimed children’s TV show host, singer and actress Xuxa gives life to Rita, a rich, stressed woman with a busy social life whose taste for gossip leads her to an amusing search for the truth. Set in Porto Alegre, the ironic Rita won’t rest until she gets all the answers she set out to uncover.
In another episode, Gloria Pires is Angela Cristina, a caring and zealous mother who sometimes embarrasses her teenage children. Set in Rio de Janeiro, it’s an amusing portrayal of the hardships of motherhood that most women can relate to.
Another story presents Juliana Paes (who starred in India – A Love Story) as Janaina, an impetuous and passionate woman from Olinda who is totally in love with her husband, Anderson. But once she hears rumors about an alleged betrayal on his part, he may get more than what he bargained for, when she decides to take matters into her own hands.
Every episode reveals an amazing location and an intriguing woman, each with her unique style, personality, dreams and conflicts. No matter what her birthplace, age, lifestyle or preference, these remarkable women have one thing in common: they are Brazilian. This brilliantly witty and entertaining series provides an exclusive look at the life experiences of the women who inspire everyone.[3]
Main Cast
A Justiceira de Olinda (The Vigilante from Olinda)
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Juliana Paes | Janaína |
| Marcos Palmeira | Anderson |
| Leona Cavalli | Valquíria |
| Cyria Coentro | neighboring |
| Maria Menezes | neighboring |
| George Sauma | marketer |
| Fernando Ceylão | nurse |
| Maria Helena Pader | receptionist at the hospital |
A Inocente de Brasília (The Innocent from Brasilia)
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Cláudia Jimenez | Augusta Ramil |
| Suely Franco | Verinha |
| Flávio Bauraqui | Tadeu |
| Edson Celulari | Jair Dantas |
| Ary Fontoura | Castorino |
| Marcelo Olinto |
A Selvagem de Santarém (The Savage from Santarem)
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Suyane Moreira | Araí |
| Danton Mello | Diogo Matos |
| Fábio Porchat | Furtado |
| Cláudio Torres Gonzaga | Prof. Jeremias |
| Laila Zaid | Cibele |
| Cláudio Tovar | Xamã |
| Arthur Monteiro | |
| Thaíssa Carvalho | Jupiara |
A Viúva do Maranhão (The Widow from Maranhao)
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Patrícia Pillar | Ludimila Barreto |
| Marcello Antony | Edson |
| Suzana Faini | Dona Diva |
| Malu Galli | Marilene |
| Leopoldo Pacheco | Peçonha |
| Flávio Tolezani | Paulo |
A Sexóloga de Floripa (The Sexologist from Florianopolis)
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Leandra Leal | Rosa Maria |
| Fábio Assunção | Pablo Pontes |
| Anderson Müller | Lino |
| Letícia Isnard | Roberta |
| Dani Barros | Carmem Siqueira |
| Herbert Richers Jr. | Nelson Luis |
| Renata Castro Barbosa | Keila |
A Desastrada de Salvador (The Clumsy from Salvador)
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Ivete Sangalo | Raquel |
| Theresa Amayo | Helena |
| Emanuelle Araújo | Úrsula |
| Charles Fricks | Tulio |
| Lucci Ferreira | Mauro |
| Armando Babaioff | Pedro |
| Cristiane Amorim | Telma |
A Culpada de BH (The Guilty One from Belo Horizonte)
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Ísis Valverde | Catarina |
| Raquel Fabri | Jô |
| Bianca Comparato | Natasha |
| Humberto Martins | Vitório |
| Lavínia Vlasak | Isabel |
| Norma Blum | Glédis |
A Fofoqueira de Porto Alegre (The Gossiper from Porto Alegre)
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Xuxa Meneghel | Rita Prates |
| Bianca Byington | Flávia |
| Giulia Gam | Soraya |
| Malu Valle | Helena |
| Rodrigo Lombardi | Rodrigo Prates |
| Cláudio Manoel | Walmir |
| Serjão Loroza | Éder |
| Werner Schünemann | Alberto Galledo |
| Christine Fernandes | Lili Galledo |
A Indomável do Ceará (The Tameless from Ceara)
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Alice Braga | Mirtes |
| Rodrigo Santoro | Carioca |
| Carla Daniel | Jupiara |
| Gerson Lobo | Genésio |
| Babu Santana | Edmundo |
A Perseguida de Curitiba (The Persecuted from Curitiba)
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Maria Fernanda Cândido | Sandra |
| Daniel Boaventura | Jorge |
| Paulo Vespúcio | ladrão |
| Christiana Kalache | Heloísa |
| Gottsha | massagista |
| Analu Prestes | Adelaide |
| Cristina Prochaska | Iolanda |
| Marcelo Torreão | man in the party |
| Pedro Nercessian | young fan |
| César Cardadeiro | young fan |
| Tatiana Vereza | shop attendant fri |
| Gilberto Torres | TV news presenter |
A Apaixonada de Niterói (The Impassioned from Niteroi)
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Letícia Sabatella | Monique |
| Camila Morgado | Mãe Vitória |
| Caco Ciocler | Marcelo |
| Débora Lamm | Julinha |
A Venenosa de Sampa (The Poisonous from Sao Paulo)
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Giovanna Antonelli | Gigi |
| Vivianne Pasmanter | Maria Eduarda Stein |
| Fernando Eiras | Edmar Ramon |
| Flávio Galvão | Luiz Felipe Stein |
| Cláudio Tovar | Joseph La Rocche |
| Cláudio Torres Gonzaga | Geraldo |
| Roberto Maya | Dimas Durango |
A Reacionária do Pantanal (The Reactionary from Pantanal)
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Sandy Leah | Gabriela |
| Regina Braga | Olinda |
| Xuxa Lopes | Noêmia |
| Susana Ribeiro | Guiomar |
| Fernanda Paes Leme | Luísa |
| Cadu Fávero | Guilherme |
| Danton Mello | Gustavo |
| Guilherme Winter | Hugo |
| Pedro Neschling | Maurício |
| Jackson Antunes | Reginaldo |
| Tamara Taxman | Susana |
| Carlo Mossy | Frederico |
A Mascarada do ABC (The Masked from ABC)
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Juliana Alves | Janice |
| Ângelo Antônio | Samuel |
| Marcelo Saback | Rubi |
| Mauro Mendonça | Jonas |
| Oscar Magrini |
A Adormecida de Foz do Iguaçu (The Asleep from Foz do Iguacu)
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Mariana Ximenes | Liliane |
| Guilherme Fontes | Nelson |
| Guilhermina Guinle | Helena |
| Esteban Lamarque | Juan |
| Sebastião Lemos |
A Mamãe da Barra (The Mother from Rio de Janeiro)
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Glória Pires | Ângela Cristina |
| Ana Pires de Morais | Maria de Lurdes "Malu" (11 years) |
| Antônia Morais | Maria de Lurdes "Malu" (15 years/21 years) |
| Isio Ghelman | Aluísio |
| Nicette Bruno | Dona Isaura |
| Chris Couto | mother at the party |
| Luisa Thiré | mother at the party |
| Ana Abbott | teacher |
A De Menor do Amazonas (The Underaged from Amazonas)
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Maria Flor | Shirley |
| Marcos Palmeira | Fernando Lima |
| Jeniffer de Oliveira Andrade | Suzana |
| Otávio Augusto | Loureiro |
| Rita Guedes | Astrid Meireles |
| Roberta Rodrigues | Dirce |
| Júlio Braga | Loureiro friend |
A Vidente de Diamantina (The Psychic from Diamantina)
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Bruna Linzmeyer | Clara |
| Gregório Duvivier | Júlio |
| Mateus Solano | Heitor |
| Rafael Primot | Flávio |
| Eva Todor | Dona Conchita |
| Clarice Falcão | girl at the bar |
O Anjo de Alagoas (The Killer from Alagoas)
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Cléo Pires | Ana |
| Bruno Gagliasso | Zé Sereno |
| Carla Daniel | Clotilde |
| José Rubens Chachá | Coronel José Honório |
| Júlio Adrião | Alma Penada |
| Lincoln Vargas |
A Sambista da BR-116 (The Samba Dancer from BR-116)
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Sophie Charlotte | Esplendor |
| Malvino Salvador | Sinvaldo |
| Cris Vianna | Marlene |
| Priscila Fantin | Berenice |
| Lucy Ramos | Dagmar |
| Clarice Niskier | Cidinha |
A Doméstica de Vitória (The Maid from Vitoria)
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Dira Paes | Cleonice |
| Dalton Vigh | Fernando |
| Betty Faria | Muriel |
| Inez Viana | Zezé |
| Carolina Oliveira | Cíntia |
Maria do Brasil (Mary from Brasil)
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Fernanda Montenegro | Mary Torres |
| Paulo José | Rômulo |
| Pedro Paulo Rangel | Ney |
| Gustavo Falcão | |
| Felipe Koury | Director of Soap Opera |
| Pedro Nercessian | |
| Cris D'Amato | Lorena |
| Tammy Di Calafiori | Herself |
| Gustavo Leão | Himself |
Afetive Participation
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Nathalia Timberg | Herself |
| Marco Ricca | Rogério Martins |
| Juliana Paes | Herself |