"Senhora do Destino" (2004) TV series 2004-2005

User Rating:

7.7/10   

Directors:

Wolf Maya
Marco Rodrigo

Writers:

Maria Elisa Barredo (co-writer)
Glória Barreto (co-writer)

Seasons:

unknown

Release Date:

28 June 2004 (Brazil)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

The history of a mother that lost her daughter, but never lost her faith.

Plot:

A story of a woman who lost her daughter and tries to find her in a society that does not care about important values of our past.

Plot Keywords:

Dictatorship | Lesbian Couple | French Cook | Rio De Janeiro Brazil | Carnival

Awards:

10 wins & 16 nominations

Cast

Susana Vieira	...	Maria do Carmo (199 episodes, 2004-2005)
Renata Sorrah	...	Nazaré (179 episodes, 2004-2005)
José Wilker	...	Giovanni (171 episodes, 2004-2005)
José Mayer	...	Dirceu (170 episodes, 2004-2005)
Carolina Dieckmann	...	Isabel / ... (163 episodes, 2004-2005)
Leonardo Vieira	...	Leandro (153 episodes, 2004-2005)
Eduardo Moscovis	...	Reginaldo (152 episodes, 2004-2005)
Leandra Leal	...	Cláudia (149 episodes, 2004-2005)
Marcello Antony	...	Viriato / ... (148 episodes, 2004-2005)
Letícia Spiller	...	Viviane (145 episodes, 2004-2005)
Dado Dolabella	...	Plínio (137 episodes, 2004-2005)
Débora Falabella	...	Maria Eduarda (133 episodes, 2004-2005)
José de Abreu	...	Josivaldo (117 episodes, 2004-2005)
Nelson Xavier	...	Sebastião (116 episodes, 2004-2005)
Dan Stulbach	...	Edgar (113 episodes, 2004-2005)
Carol Castro	...	Angélica (106 episodes, 2004-2005)
Adriana Lessa	...	Rita (103 episodes, 2004-2005)
Ângela Vieira	...	Gisela (103 episodes, 2004-2005)
Jéssica Sodré	...	Lady Daiane (102 episodes, 2004-2005)
Glória Menezes	...	Laura (100 episodes, 2004-2005)
Leonardo Miggiorin	...	Shao Lin (99 episodes, 2004-2005)
Mara Manzan	...	Janice (99 episodes, 2004-2005)
Wolf Maya	...	Leonardo (95 episodes, 2004-2005)
Raul Cortez	...	Pedro (92 episodes, 2004-2005)
Milla Christie	...	Eleonora (90 episodes, 2004-2005)
Heitor Martinez Mello	...	João Manoel / ... (85 episodes, 2004-2005)
Marcela Barroso	...	Bianca (85 episodes, 2004-2005)
Tânia Khalil	...	Nalva (84 episodes, 2004-2005)
André Gonçalves	...	Venâncio (80 episodes, 2004-2005)
Thadeu Matos	...	Bruno (80 episodes, 2004-2005)

Runtime:

Brazil:50 min (221 episodes)

Country:

Brazil

Language:

Portuguese

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Argentina:Atp | Brazil:12 | Portugal:M/12

Filming Locations:

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Company:

Globo Filmes

Trivia:

As of January 2005 this was the most watched TV program in both Brazil and Portugal - a rare simultaneous occurrence.

Soundtrack:

Dream a Little Dream of Me

Great Story and Acting

Senhora do Destino is a moving story of family and ethics. Susana Vieria is excellent as Maria do Carmo. The story is innovative in presenting flashbacks and linking the past and present. This is ultimately a story of love and family. The characters are so well written. I found the acting to be superb and was moved to tears often. The premise of losing a child is so sad but there is wonderful humor and irony often by the villain. Maria do Carmo is such a strong woman, who has strong beliefs, independence and passion. I found this plot to be excellent like Da Cor do Pecado. I think the best soaps definitely are developed in Brazil. If you have the opportunity to see this story it is a wonderful investment in time. I found that I missed the characters and felt the loss once the story was over. That is good writing and acting. Enjoy this ride because you won't be disappointed.