There are two relatively new novelas out on Brazilian TV: Araguaia and Ti-ti-ti, both on the Globo network. Not only are Globo novelas among the most watched television programs in Brazil, but they are also a lucrative export: Globo soaps are translated and shown in countries around the world. So while these two shows are now on TV in Brazil, it’s only a matter of time before they pop up in Mexico or Russia.
Araguaia is a story that takes place on the Araguaia River in the Central West region of Brazil. The protagonist’s ancestors were cursed by an indigenous tribe, and the central theme is of course, a love story.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lap9lDPue-U
Ti ti ti is actually a remake of a popular novela of the same name from the 1980s. The new version stars some of Brazil’s biggest names in TV, including Claudia Raia, Murilo Benicio, and Caio Castro.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIYEuld-Fo8
TV shows are a fantastic way to practice listening comprehension and to learn slang and new vocabulary. So watch more video clips, see photos, and get more info here and here!
Comments:
americana:
Please share more images and facts about people of African descent. Does Brazil have any novelas with black people in leading roles. When so much of the country is brown, I feel cheated only learning about people in the country who are not. Please improve this.
Sandra:
I’m currently watching Caminhos das Indias here in Serbia and I love it! 🙂
I also watched O rei do gado and O clone and a couple of others…since brazilian soap operas are often aired here. These shows made me fall in love with brazilian culture and helped me immensely with learning the language. 🙂
André:
Sandra,
I’m glad to know that brazilians novells are watched in others countries.
In Brazil, Caminhos das Índias was transmitted in 2009, O Clone started in 2001 and finished in 2002 and Rei do Gado started in 1996 and fisnished in 1997.
Do you speak portuguese? I’ve been learning english.
If you want to know a little bit more about our culture, pls send me a email.
andrebmedeiros82@gmail.com