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Daniel Boaventura
Daniel Boaventura is a Brazilian actor and singer. Popular worldwide, Boaventura has held the lead roles in the musicals ''Peter Pan'', ''My Fair Lady'', ''Evita'', and ''Chicago'' — as well as the role of patriarch, Gomez Addams, in the 2012 musical ''The Addams Family''. Diane Warren wrote the song "Catch My Breath" for Boaventura; he had a recurring role on the Brazilian production of the television series, Family Ties. Background Born ''Daniel do Rêgo Boaventura'' on May 19, 1970 in Salvador, Brazil to two teachers, Boaventura grew up listening to Brazilian popular music (MPB) and classical music, and his early schooling included music training. When he was 15, he purchased a Dire Straits live album, which made a tremendous impact on his music sensibilities. With schoolmates, he formed two bands, ''Horas Vagas'' (Spare Time) and ''Os Tocáveis'', while also completing courses in administration, public relations and advertising. The musical efforts remained info ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salvador, Bahia
Salvador ( English: ''Savior'') is a Brazilian municipality and capital city of the state of Bahia. Situated in the Zona da Mata in the Northeast Region of Brazil, Salvador is recognized throughout the country and internationally for its cuisine, music and architecture. The African influence in many cultural aspects of the city makes it a center of Afro-Brazilian culture. As the first capital of Colonial Brazil, the city is one of the oldest in the Americas and one of the first planned cities in the world, having been established during the Renaissance period. Its foundation in 1549 by Tomé de Sousa took place on account of the implementation of the General Government of Brazil by the Portuguese Empire. Centralization as a capital, along with Portuguese colonization, were important factors in shaping the profile of the municipality, as were certain geographic characteristics. The construction of the city followed the uneven topography, initially with the formation of two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kubanacan
''Kubanacan'' is a Brazilian telenovela produced and broadcast by Rede Globo. It premiered on 5 May 2003, replacing '' O Beijo do Vampiro'', and ended on 24 January 2004, replaced by ''Da Cor do Pecado''. The telenovela is written by Carlos Lombardi, with the collaboration of Emanoel Jacobina, Margareth Boury, Tiago Santiago, and Vinícius Vianna. It stars Marcos Pasquim, Adriana Esteves, Danielle Winits, Vladimir Brichta, Carolina Ferraz, Humberto Martins, Betty Lago, and Werner Schünemann. Plot The story begins in 1951 in Kubanacan, a small Caribbean island country known as a "banana republic", both for its prime export and its economic problems. After the death of the current president, General Carlos Camacho (Humberto Martins) imposes a coup d'état and establishes a dictatorial regime. In addition, the new ruler marries the wife of her predecessor, Mercedes (Betty Lago), first lady loved by the people for her help to the poor and with whom she had an affair for years. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epic (2013 Film)
''Epic'' (stylized as ''epic'') is a 2013 American computer-animated fantasy action-adventure film loosely based on William Joyce's 1996 children's book ''The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs''. It was produced by Blue Sky Studios; written by William Joyce, James V. Hart, Daniel Shere, Tom J. Astle and Matt Ember; and directed by Chris Wedge, the director of the animated movies ''Ice Age'' (2002) and '' Robots'' (2005). The film features the voices of Colin Farrell, Josh Hutcherson, Amanda Seyfried, Christoph Waltz, Aziz Ansari, Chris O'Dowd, Pitbull, Jason Sudeikis, Steven Tyler, and Beyoncé Knowles. After teenager Mary Katherine gets shrunk and teleported to a tiny woodland kingdom inhabited by talking slugs, flower people and tiny soldiers called Leafmen, she is swept up in a wild adventure between good and evil and, alongside her new friends, must fight to protect the world she never knew existed. ''Epic'' was released on May 24, 2013, by 20th Century Fox. It received ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dança Dos Famosos (season 10)
''Dança dos Famosos 2013'' was the tenth season of the Brazilian reality show '' Dança dos Famosos'' which premiered on May 19, 2013, with the competitive live shows beginning on the following week on May 26, 2013 at 7:30 p.m./6:30 p.m. ( BRT/AMT) on Rede Globo. On September 15, 2013, actress Carol Castro & Leandro Azevedo won the competition over actress Bruna Marquezine & Átila Amaral and actor Tiago Abravanel & Ana Paula Guedes. Leandro is the first professional partner to win the show twice. Couples Elimination chart Weekly results Week 1 ; Presentation of the Celebrities ''Aired: May 19, 2013'' Week 2 ;Week 1 – Men *Style: Disco ''Aired: May 26, 2013'' ;Judges ;Running order Week 3 ;Week 1 – Women *Style: Disco ''Aired: June 2, 2013'' ;Judges ;Running order Week 4 ;Week 2 – Men *Style: Forró ''Aired: June 9, 2013'' ;Judges ;Running order Week 5 ;Week 2 – Women *Style: Forró ''Aired: June 16, 2013'' ;Judges ;Running order Week 6 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guerra Dos Sexos
''Guerra dos Sexos'' (''Fight or Love?'') is a Brazilian telenovela produced and aired by Rede Globo, from 1 October 2012 to 26 April 2013, replacing '' Cheias de Charme'' and later replaced by ''Sangue Bom''. It is written by Silvio de Abreu and directed by Jorge Fernando. While Gloria Pires, Edson Celulari, Mariana Ximenes and Reynaldo Gianecchini the protagonists, while Bianca Bin, Paulo Rocha and Mayana Moura the Main antagonists, counted on Drica Moraes, Eriberto Leão, Luana Piovani, Tony Ramos and Irene Ravache play in the leading roles. Synopsis The plot revolves around the fierce competition between men and women in the 21st century. Set in São Paulo São Paulo (, ; Portuguese for 'Saint Paul') is the most populous city in Brazil, and is the capital of the state of São Paulo, the most populous and wealthiest Brazilian state, located in the country's Southeast Region. Listed by the Ga ..., it tells the story of cousins and Octavius II Charlô II, b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
As Brasileiras
''As Brasileiras'' (''The Brazilians - The Women'') is a Brazilian television series co-produced by Rede Globo and Lereby Productions. The series aired on Rede Globo from 2 February 2012 to 28 June 2012. The series is a spin-off of '' As Cariocas''. Each episode has a separate storyline, all located in different Brazilian states. Premise The series features a cast of 22 actresses representing Brazil's female diversity, such as Juliana Paes, Giovanna Antonelli, Gloria Pires, Fernanda Montenegro. The series features powerful, fragile, funny, protective, beautiful, talented and insightful women. Notable cast members * Juliana Paes *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dercy Gonçalves
Dolores Gonçalves Costa (23 June 1905 – 19 July 2008), known by her stage name Dercy Gonçalves, was a Brazilian actress, comedian and singer. In her 86-year-long career, she worked in the theater, revues, film, radio and television, becoming famous by her humorous use of vulgar language. In 1991, at the age of 85, she caused controversy by exposing her breasts while parading with a Samba school in Rio de Janeiro's Carnaval. Dercy Gonçalves currently holds the record for the longest career as an actress with Guinness World Records (86 years). Biography Dercy Gonçalves was biographed in 1994 by Maria Adelaide Amaral. The book was titled ''Dercy de Cabo a Rabo'' (a popular expression in Portuguese that means "from the beginning to the end", and in this particular case, "The complete Dercy"). Amaral also adapted her book into the 2012 miniseries ''Dercy de Verdade'' ("The true Dercy"). Dercy Gonçalves was portrayed by Luiza Périssé (teen), Heloísa Périssé (young) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tapas & Beijos
''Tapas & Beijos'' (English: ''Slaps & Kisses'') is a Brazilian comedy television series that aired on Rede Globo from 5 April 2011 to 15 September 2015. It was created by Cláudio Paiva, directed by Maurício Farias and starring Andréa Beltrão and Fernanda Torres as Sueli and Fatima, respectively. Plot ''Tapas & Beijos'' is a series about friendship and the unexpected elements of love in the lives of inseparable friends Sueli ( Andréa Beltrão) and Fatima ( Fernanda Torres). Clad in their identical uniforms, they work at Djalma Brides in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, helping brides-to-be fulfill their dreams with the perfect wedding dress. In the process, the girls hope to find their own prince charming, which proves to be no easy task. Sueli was married for two months to fun-loving Jurandir, a slacker who avoids work at all cost. He never fails to torment her life, especially since he is a waiter at the restaurant next door to Djalma Brides. Although she is still attracted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Passione (telenovela)
''Passione'' is a Brazilian telenovela that originally aired on Globo from May 5, 2010 to January 14, 2011. It was created and written by Sílvio de Abreu. The plot has the actors Fernanda Montenegro, Tony Ramos, Mariana Ximenes, Reynaldo Gianecchini, Carolina Dieckmann, Rodrigo Lombardi, Marcello Antony, Larissa Maciel, Bianca Bin, Werner Schünemann, Mayana Moura and Aracy Balabanian in the leading roles. Starring a host of TV Globo's most renowned actors, the telenovela centers on family relationships in Brazil and Italy and the secrets pertaining the characters. Replacing '' Viver a Vida'', it premiered on May 5, 2010 and ended its run on January 14, 2011 consisting of 209 episodes. Cast Brazil viewership ratings Awards * Seoul International Drama Awards - Best Series Drama International Broadcasting * – Rede Globo / May 17, 2010 – January 14, 2011 * – RTP Internacional / 2011-2012 * – SIC / 2011–2012 * – Top Channel / July, 2011 – Marc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cama De Gato
''Cama de Gato'' (English title: ''Cat's Cradle'') is a Brazilian telenovela produced and broadcast by Rede Globo in 2009 and 2010. Plot Gustavo, once a poor, kindhearted youngster, is now a successful entrepreneur in the perfume business but has turned cruel, arrogant, and miserable. Alcino, his best friend and business partner, helped him achieve his present success. When Alcino finds out that has a fatal disease and has a few months to live, he decides to play a prank on Gustavo to help him rediscover the decent man he once was and the joy of living he once possessed. Gustavo is married to Veronica, a rich, selfish, spoiled, and ambitious woman who has never loved her husband. Alcino's prank takes an unexpected turn when Veronica, the story's antagonist, interferes, manipulates the surprise, and makes Gustavo lose almost everything after being taken for dead and accused of a crime. While trying to pick up the pieces of his life, Gustavo meets Rose, a simple, hard-working woman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toma Lá, Dá Cá
''Toma Lá, Dá Cá'' (English: ''Give-and-Take'') is a Brazilian television sitcom created by Maria Carmem Barbosa and Miguel Falabella, which aired on Rede Globo from August 7, 2007, to December 22, 2009, over three seasons. It started as a year-end special, aired on December 29, 2005. The pilot episode spawned an eponymous series, starting August 7, 2007, replacing ''A Diarista'' and being replaced by '' Força-Tarefa''. The series was directed by Cininha de Paula, who replaced Mauro Mendonça Filho, with the core director being Roberto Talma. At the time, many considered the series to be a kind of spiritual successor to '' Sai de Baixo'', due to the fact that it also took place in a condominium and had Falabella and also Marisa Orth in the cast. The series stars Falabella, Adriana Esteves, Orth, Diogo Vilela, Arlete Salles, Fernanda Souza, Stella Miranda and Alessandra Maestrini. Main cast * Miguel Falabella as Mário Jorge Dassoin * Adriana Esteves as Célia Regina "Celinha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malhação
''Malhação'' (, ''Young Hearts'' in English) is a Brazilian soap-opera that aired on TV Globo from 4 March 1995 to 3 April 2020. The series is targeted at a teenage audience. Each season runs for about a year with cast members changing every season. History The soap opera began in 1995, and was initially set in a fictional Gym Club called ''Malhação'' on Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. Through the years the setting varied each season. Although the name of the soap remained the same, it was set in the Múltipla Escolha ( en, Multiple Choice) High School for nine seasons. In the twenty-second season, the location returned to be a gym, the ''Gael's Martial Arts Gym'', placed within the art school ''Ribalta''. The following season brought the high school setting back. From the twenty-fourth season onwards, the setting was changed back to the "Academia Form". During the first fourteen seasons, each episode of ''Malhação'' began with a cold open scene, preceded by a recap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
