Best Brazilian Soaps ( Novelas )
by petlopez | created - 22 Feb 2011 | updated - 22 Feb 2011 | Public- Genres
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1. The Power of Desire (1999–2000)
45 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Malu Mader, Fábio Assunção, Cláudia Abreu, Lavínia Vlasak
Votes: 169
2. Roque Santeiro (1985–1986)
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
After being presumed dead, a messianic figure returns to the small city he once helped to defend from a criminal mob, shaking everyone's lives up.
Stars: Lima Duarte, José Wilker, Regina Duarte, Ary Fontoura
Votes: 627
3. Tieta (1989–1990)
50 min | Drama, Romance
Tieta's father expels her from the fictional city of Santana do Agreste because of her liberal behavior. Years later she returns to seek vengeance against the people who judged her before.
Stars: Reginaldo Faria, Claudia Ohana, José Lewgoy, José de Abreu
Votes: 477
4. Secrets of Sand (1993)
45 min | Drama, Romance
The conflicts of identical twins after they fall for the same man, while an autistic sand sculptor also finds himself between them.
Stars: Glória Pires, Guilherme Fontes, Marcos Frota, Vivianne Pasmanter
Votes: 510
5. Rainha da Sucata (1990)
50 min | Drama, Romance
A scrap saleswoman rises to the Sao Paulo elite and saves the bankrupt man who humiliated her in youth. They eventually fall for each other, igniting the anger of his obsessed mother-in-law.
Stars: Ênio Santos, Fernanda Montenegro, Antônio Fagundes, Claudia Ohana
Votes: 214
6. Pai Herói (1979– )
Drama, Romance
André Cajarana, son of a convicted criminal, comes to Rio de Janeiro to elucidate his father's death and exonerate him from accusations. Bruno Baldaracci, former partners of his dad, married to André's biological mother, stands in his way.
Stars: Glória Menezes, Tony Ramos, Elizabeth Savalla, Paulo Autran
Votes: 71
7. Soul Mate (2005– )
60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
A ballerina is murdered and reincarnates as an indigenous woman. Her journey for spiritual justice takes her back to her past family and romance.
Stars: Eduardo Moscovis, Flávia Alessandra, Priscila Fantin, Drica Moraes
Votes: 316
8. Vale Tudo (1988–1989)
50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Intending to be rich and successful at any price, a callous young woman abandons her family and is pursued by her mother for the reckoning.
Stars: Regina Duarte, Antônio Fagundes, Glória Pires, Cássio Gabus Mendes
Votes: 461
9. Sassaricando (1987– )
50 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Paulo Autran, Tônia Carrero, Eva Wilma, Irene Ravache
Votes: 133
10. Guerra dos Sexos (1983–1984)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Two cousins inherit a chain of stores and the mansion where they live, prompting frictions between the two, until she proposes a 'risk it all deal', where only one of two will become the sole heir, and starting real battle of the sexes.
Stars: Tarcísio Meira, Glória Menezes, Lucélia Santos, Mário Gomes
Votes: 129
11. Top Model (1989–1990)
25 min | Drama, Romance
A young woman from a lower-middle-class family is transformed into a successful top model, moves to Rio de Janeiro to work at her brothers' clothing company, and becomes dazzled with the glamour of a world she did not imagine existed.
Stars: Malu Mader, Nuno Leal Maia, Cecil Thiré, Taumaturgo Ferreira
Votes: 138
12. Lua Cheia de Amor (1990– )
Drama, Romance
Genuína is a hardworking woman who struggles to mantain her children, Rodrigo and Mercedes, who are ashamed of their mother's humble life. Genuína dreams with the return of her husband Diego, who left years before.
Stars: Marília Pêra, Susana Vieira, Isabela Garcia, Drica Moraes
Votes: 34
13. Felicidade (1991–1992)
Drama, Romance
With their little daughter, a young woman returns to the life of her past lover as his housemaid, to the anger of his current, impulsive wife.
Stars: Tony Ramos, Maitê Proença, Herson Capri, Marcos Winter
Votes: 78
14. Selva de Pedra (1986– )
Drama, Romance
A simple man, married to a visual artist, becomes friends with a crook who helps him get the attention of his rich uncle but ultimately leads his wife to an apparent death in a car accident, though she survives and assumes a new identity.
Stars: Nicette Bruno, Adriano Reys, Othon Bastos, Rogério Márcico
Votes: 97
15. Gabriela (1975– )
Drama, Romance
A simple, sometimes naïve, sometimes madly sensual young women works at Vesuvius bar in the city of Ilhéus and is in love with its owner, who disapproves of the way she unwittingly seduces men.
Stars: Sonia Braga, Armando Bógus, Nívea Maria, Paulo Gracindo
Votes: 174
16. Pedra Sobre Pedra (1992)
50 min | Drama, Romance
Resplendor, in the Northeastern hinterland, was the stage for political disputes between the Pontes and the Batista families. This rivalry led to a complicated web of love, betrayal, and hidden secrets among its members over the years.
Stars: Selton Mello, David Cardoso, Eduardo Moscovis, Adriana Esteves
Votes: 228
17. Louco Amor (1983– )
50 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Fábio Jr., Glória Pires, Bruna Lombardi, Christiane Torloni
Votes: 49
18. Fera Radical (1988– )
Drama, Romance
A vengeful young woman returns to her hometown, where she searches for her family's murderers for the reckoning.
Stars: Malu Mader, José Mayer, Laura Cardoso, Paulo Goulart
Votes: 75
19. Sonho Meu (1993– )
Drama, Family, Romance
A poor boy named Tom Canty and Edward, the Prince of Wales exchange identities but events force the pair to experience each other's lives as well.
Stars: Patrícia França, Fábio Assunção, Leonardo Vieira, Beatriz Segall
Votes: 58
20. Celebrity (2003–2004)
45 min | Drama, Romance
A prominent producer is approached by an ambitious woman who becomes her assistant, but actually intends to own everything that is hers.
Stars: Malu Mader, Cláudia Abreu, Fábio Assunção, Deborah Evelyn
Votes: 428
21. Ciranda de Pedra (1981)
30 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Lucélia Santos, Eva Wilma, Armando Bógus, Norma Blum
Votes: 56
22. Pepper Chocolate (2003–2004)
45 min | Romance, Comedy, Drama
A humble girl who rises to become a wealthy, vengeful widow returns to the small town that humiliated her and to the man she loved, bringing their young son.
Stars: Mariana Ximenes, Murilo Benício, Drica Moraes, Priscila Fantin
Votes: 617
23. Xica da Silva (1996–1998)
60 min | Drama, Romance
In the Brazil Colonial period, an intelligent, seductive and vengefully ruthless slave rises to become a practical queen when an important contractor falls for her, much for the anger of a woman obsessed with him.
Stars: Taís Araújo, Drica Moraes, Victor Wagner, Carlos Alberto
Votes: 435
24. Shades of Sin (2004)
50 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A Maranhense young woman and a carioca tourist photographer fall for each other and get separated by destiny and a woman obsessed with his family's wealth.
Stars: Gabriela Senra, Reynaldo Gianecchini, Giovanna Antonelli, Taís Araújo
Votes: 640
25. Brega & Chique (1987– )
50 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Stars: Marília Pêra, Glória Menezes, Marco Nanini, Raul Cortez
Votes: 83
26. Helena (I) (1987– )
Drama, Romance
Stars: Luciana Braga, Thales Pan Chacon, Othon Bastos, Mayara Magri
Votes: 24
27. Direito de Amar (1987)
Drama, Romance
Stars: Glória Pires, Lauro Corona, Ednei Giovenazzi, Célia Helena
Votes: 46
28. The Buzz (1985– )
60 min | Drama, Romance
A fierce rivalry between two Brazilian fashion designers.
Stars: Reginaldo Faria, Auriséia Araújo, Aracy Balabanian, Danilo Barras
Votes: 82
29. Vereda Tropical (1984–1985)
Drama, Romance
Silvana is a simple girl, raised by her grandmother since she lost her parents as a child. She works at a CCR factory and falls in love with Victor, the son of the factory's owner, who falls in love with her.
Stars: Marieta Severo, Walmor Chagas, Gianfrancesco Guarnieri, Ênio Santos
Votes: 88
30. Cambalacho (1986– )
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Stars: Fernando Vanucci Jr., Fernanda Montenegro, Susana Vieira, Claudio Marzo
Votes: 103
31. A Padroeira (2001–2002)
45 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
It's 1717 and Brazilian colonists have just found the statue of Our Lady, which will later became the nation's patron saint.
Stars: Deborah Secco, Patrícia França, Elizabeth Savalla, Luigi Baricelli
Votes: 82
32. O Salvador da Pátria (1989– )
50 min | Drama, Romance
Innocent farm worker Sassá Mutema becomes the town hero and a political candidate after he's wrongfully accused of murdering a famous radio broadcaster who used his radio program to deceive and manipulate his listeners.
Stars: Lima Duarte, Francisco Cuoco, Maitê Proença, Betty Faria
Votes: 145
33. A Sucessora (1978– )
Drama, Mystery, Romance
In the 1920s, a simple country young lady marries a mysterious and charismatic rich widower and moves to his mansion, where the strong presence of his late wife is still venerated by an obsessed housekeeper and by an intimidating portrait.
Stars: Susana Vieira, Rubens de Falco, Nathália Timberg, Arlete Salles
Votes: 67
34. Eterna Magia (2007)
45 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Maria Flor, Malu Mader, Thiago Lacerda, Eliane Giardini
Votes: 57
35. Cat's Cradle (2009–2010)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Stars: Marcos Palmeira, Camila Pitanga, Paolla Oliveira, Heloísa Périssé
Votes: 88
36. America (2005)
60 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
Sol, a dreamy young woman from the carioca suburbs, attempts to emigrate to the United States, believing in a better life with better opportunities.
Stars: Deborah Secco, Murilo Benício, Camila Morgado, Caco Ciocler
Votes: 420
37. Marquesa de Santos (1984– )
Biography, Drama, History
The scandalous love affair between Don Pedro I, first emperor of Brazil, and his lover Domitila de Castro Canto e Mello, Marquise of Santos, and its repercussions in the Brazilian court.
Stars: Maitê Proença, Gracindo Júnior, Edwin Luisi, Beth Goulart
Votes: 18
38. Sinhá Moça (1986)
Drama, Romance
In Araruna, a small town in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, circa 1886, Sinhá Moça and republican Dr. Rodolfo are engaged in a forbidden love affair. Rodolfo is fighting slavery and Sinhá ... See full summary »
Stars: Lucélia Santos, Marcos Paulo, Mauro Mendonça, Elaine Cristina
Votes: 167
39. Dona Beija (1986– )
60 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Maitê Proença, Gracindo Júnior, Marcelo Vecchi, Maria Fernanda
Votes: 156
40. Kananga do Japão (1989– )
60 min | Drama, History, Romance
Stars: Elaine Cristina, Tônia Carrero, Carlos Alberto, Tarcísio Filho
Votes: 57
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