Tag Archives: novela
Salve Jorge Posted by Rachel on Oct 25, 2012
Now that the novela Avenida Brasil has come to an end, a new one has begun called Salve Jorge. This time, the novela takes on different themes: international human trafficking and the pacification of Rio’s favelas. As TV Press explains: Na trama, o mito de São Jorge funciona como ponto de encontro entre a Turquia…
Avenida Brasil Posted by Rachel on Aug 29, 2012
Brazil’s most popular novela at the moment is Avenida Brasil, which will soon come to a close. It’s a story about revenge with characters from a spectrum of social classes, including the very wealthy, the new middle class, and trash pickers. Watch the preview below: The revenge aspect–that of a servant for her boss–has provided…
New Brazilian Soap Operas Posted by Rachel on Nov 5, 2010
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…
Brazilian Novelas Posted by Rachel on Mar 9, 2010
Brazilian novelas, or soap operas, are famous the world over and are broadcast in countries throughout Latin America, Africa, and Europe. Watching novelas is an excellent way to work on your listening comprehension skills, as well as to build your vocabulary. Luckily, many novelas are now available on YouTube, and you can watch entire episodes…
Caminho das Indias Wins International Emmy Posted by Rachel on Nov 25, 2009
On Monday, Globo Brazil’s Caminho das Indias novela won the Best Soap Opera award at the International Emmy Awards in New York. The show, which was one of the most popular TV programs in Brazil during its run, beat out its competition from France and the Philippines. The show’s creator, Maria Perez, says the show…