Alma Gêmea
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Alma Gêmea is a Brazil
ian telenovela
that produced and broadcast by Rede Globo
in 2005 and 2006. It was written by Walcyr Carrasco and directed by Jorge Fernando. Although the actors speak Portuguese
, the program has been dubbed into other languages and syndicated internationally. It achieved record ratings for the 6 PM timeslot.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian telenovela
Telenovela
A telenovela is a limited-run serial dramatic programming popular in Latin American, Portuguese, and Spanish television programming. The word combines tele, short for televisión or televisão , and novela, a Spanish or Portuguese word for "novel"...
that produced and broadcast by Rede Globo
Rede Globo
Rede Globo , or simply Globo, is a Brazilian television network, launched by media mogul Roberto Marinho on April 26, 1965. It is owned by media conglomerate Organizações Globo, being by far the largest of its holdings...
in 2005 and 2006. It was written by Walcyr Carrasco and directed by Jorge Fernando. Although the actors speak Portuguese
Portuguese language
Portuguese is a Romance language that arose in the medieval Kingdom of Galicia, nowadays Galicia and Northern Portugal. The southern part of the Kingdom of Galicia became independent as the County of Portugal in 1095...
, the program has been dubbed into other languages and syndicated internationally. It achieved record ratings for the 6 PM timeslot.
Cast members
- Priscila FantinPriscila FantinPriscila Fantin is a Brazilian TV actress. She became famous for her role as Tatiana on the TV series Malhação. She was raised in Belo Horizonte....
- Serena - Eduardo Moscovis - Rafael
- Flávia Alessandra - Cristina Saboya
- Ana Lúcia Torre - Débora
- Drica Moraes - Olívia
- Fernanda Souza - Mirna
- Neusa Maria Faro - Divina
- Malvino SalvadorMalvino SalvadorMalvino Ramos Salvador is an actor from Brazil of Rede Globo . Malvino moved from his hometown, Manaus, at 18 years of age for a career as a model in São Paulo. His first role in a Novela , Cabocla he played Tobias, one of the main antagonists...
- Vitório - Liliana CastroLiliana CastroLiliana Rezende de Castro is an Ecuadorian-born Brazilian actress. She was born in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, due to her father's job as a diplomat. Her family also lived in Italy and Venezuela, before relocating to Brazil. She began acting at ten years old and, realizing that it was her true...
- Luna - Elizabeth Savalla - Agnes
- Bia Seidl - Vera
- Ângelo Antônio - Dr. Eduardo
- Luigi Baricelli - Raul
- Walderez de Barros - Adelaide
- Fúlvio Stefanini - Osvaldo
- Nicette Bruno - Ofélia
- Ankito - "Dead man"
- Alexandre Barillari - Guto
- Erik Marmo - Hélio
- Fernanda MachadoFernanda MachadoFernanda Arrias Machado is a Brazilian film, television and stage actress. She is perhaps best known for her role as Maria in the film Tropa de Elite.-Career:...
- Dalila - Emílio Orciollo Netto - Crispim
- Rita Guedes - Kátia ("female angel")
- Nívea StelmannNívea StelmannNívea Stelmann Leôncio is a Brazilian actress.- Biography :Was born and raised in the city of Paraíba do Sul, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro....
- Alexandra - Umberto Magnani - Elias
- Emiliano Queiroz - Bernardo (Uncle Nardo)
- Sidney Sampaio - Felipe
- Cecília DassiCecília Dassi-External links:*...
- Mirella - André Gonçalves - José Aristides
- Marcelo Faria - Jorge
- Kayky BritoKayky BritoKayky Fernandes de Brito, or simply Kayky Brito, , is a Brazilian Telenovela actor. He is the younger brother of actress Sthefany Brito.- Biography :...
- Gumercindo - Rodrigo Phavanello - Roberval
- Felipe Camargo - Dr. Julian Enck
- Carla Daniel - Zulmira
- Ernesto Piccolo - Eurico
- Lady Francisco - Generosa
- Ronnie Marruda - Abílio
- Mariah da Penha - Clarice
- Michel Bercovitch - Ciro
- Rosane Gofman - Nair
- Andréa Avancini - Terezinha
- David Lucas - Terê
- Hilda Rebello - Dona Filó
- Aisha Jambo - Sabina Bel-Lac
- Bruna di Tulio - Madalena
- Marcelo Barros - Alaor
- Thiago Luciano - Ivan
- Tammy di Calafiori - Nina
- Luciano Vianna - Xavier
- Keruse Bongiolo - Judith
- Haylton Farias - Delegado
- Renan Ribeiro - Carlito
- Caroline Smith - Ritinha
- Pamella Rodrigues - Paulina
- Júlia Ruiz - Irene
- Daniel Barcellos - Dr. Ermelino Alvarim
- Francisco Fortes - Pedro Charreteiro
- Lucas Domso - Amarildo
- Adilson Girardi - Officer Artur
- Luís Gustavo - Romeu
- Júlia LemmertzJúlia LemmertzJúlia Lemmertz Dias is a Brazilian actress.Júlia is the daughter of two great actors, Linneu Dias and Lilian Lemmertz...
- Cleyde - Rodrigo FaroRodrigo FaroRodrigo Faro is a Brazilian telenovela actor, singer, dancer and TV presenter.He was a singer of the boy band Dominó.-Television jobs:*A Indomada *Malhação *Suave Veneno...
- Zacarias Princípe - Betty Faria - Marielza
- Louise Cardoso - Doralice
- Francisco Carvalho - "Pajé"
- Luciana Rigueira - Jacira
- Marcos Suchara - Josias
- Ângelo Paes Leme - Terêncio Sousa Dias (grown-up)
- Carlos Gregório - Sr. Rodriguez
- Anna Beatriz Braga - Serena (child)
- José Augusto Branco - Argemiro Menezes
- Carolyna Aguiar - Mafalda
- Duse NacarattiDuse NacarattiDuse Nacaratti was a Brazilian actress and comedian, known for roles in films, theater productions and telenovelas...
- "Witch" - Othon BastosOthon BastosOthon Bastos is a Brazilian film actor. He has appeared in 50 films since 1962.-Selected filmography:-External links:...
- Padre Álvaro - Ilva Niño - Almerinda
- Nina de Pádua - Eliete
- Clarisse Derzie - Janilda
- Maria SílviaMaria SílviaMaria Sílvia Correa Moreira Menezes Aguiar was a Brazilian film, stage and television actress.Sílvia was already a well established film and theater actress by the time she made her television acting debut in the late 1970s. Her role in a telenovela came in 1977 on O Astro on Rede Globo...
- Old Indian - Mário CardosoMário CardosoMário Cardoso , born Mario Manuel Cardoso de Araújo is a Portuguese actor, voice actor and dubbing director....
- Santos - Maurício Machado - Baltazar Alvarim
- Michel Max - Tadeu
- Rosina Lobosco - Yolanda
- Thaíssa Araújo - Aiiena
- Victor Cugula - José Aristides (child)
- Gabriel Canella - Carlito (grown-up)
Alma Gêmea OST
- "Índia" – Roberto CarlosRoberto Carlos (singer)Roberto Carlos Braga is a Grammy Award-winning Brazilian singer and composer, who has achieved a great deal of success and recognition in his 50 year career, also known as King of Latin Music....
(Serena's theme) - "Quem sabe isso quer dizer amor "– Milton NascimentoMilton Nascimento-Biography:Nascimento's mother was the maid Maria Nascimento. As a baby, Milton Nascimento was adopted by his mother's former employers: the couple Josino Brito Campos, a banker employee, mathematics teacher and electronic technician; and Lília Silva Campos, a music teacher and choir singer...
(Divina's Boarding house theme) - "Um Segredo e um Amor" – Sandy (Felipe and Mirella's theme)
- "Margarida" – Roupa NovaRoupa NovaRoupa Nova is a Brazilian pop band, who had many hits in the 1980s and early 1990s. Their sound is often compared to the American band Toto...
(Elias' theme) - "Alma Gêmea" – Fábio JúniorFábio JuniorFábio Junior, full name Fábio Junior dos Santos is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Egyptian side Al-Ahly.-Honours:* Campeonato Amazonense in 2000 with Nacional Futebol Clube...
(Overture theme) - "Eterno Amor (True Love)" – Cídia e Daniel
- "Uma vez mais" – Ivo Pessoa (Rafael and Luna's theme)
- "Diz nos meus olhos (Inclemência)" – Zélia DuncanZélia DuncanZélia Duncan , born Zélia Cristina Gonçalves Moreira, is a Brazilian singer and composer.-Biography:Zélia was born in Niterói, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. She moved with her family to Brasília, where she lived for 16 years...
(Cristina and Debora's theme) - "Eu não existo sem você" – Maria BethaniaMaria BethâniaMaria Bethânia Vianna Telles Veloso , better known as Maria Bethânia , is a singer and sister of Caetano Veloso. She started her career in Rio de Janeiro in 1964 with the show "Opinião"...
- "Linda flor (Yayá) (AI, YOUO)" – Gal CostaGal CostaGal Costa is a Brazilian singer of popular music.-Early life:...
(Olivia's theme) - "A Vida que a gente leva" – Leila PinheiroLeila PinheiroLeila Pinheiro is a Brazilian Bossa Nova singer, pianist and composer. Her self-titled debut album had the guest performances of Tom Jobim, João Donato, Ivan Lins, Francis Hime, and Toninho Horta, and she later went on to perform with great names such as Zimbo Trio, Pat Metheny, Baden Powell,...
- "Estrada do Sertão" – Elba RamalhoElba ramalhoElba Ramalho, is a Brazilian songwriter, performer, poet and actress. She is sometimes called "The Queen of Forró"....
(Mirna's theme) - "Todo seu querer" – Raimundo FagnerRaimundo FagnerRaimundo Fagner Cândido Lopes is a Brazilian singer, composer, musician, actor and music producer. He is commonly known by the stage name Fagner....
(Vitório and Olívia's theme) - "Um Sonho de Verão (Moonlight Serenade)" – Jussara Silveira (Roseiral town's theme)
- "Acidente de Amor" – Gino & Geno (Crispim's theme)
- "Suíte dos Índios" – Mú Carvalho
Alma Gêmea Internacional OST
- "My Funny Valentine" – Rod StewartRod StewartRoderick David "Rod" Stewart, CBE is a British singer-songwriter and musician, born and raised in North London, England and currently residing in Epping. He is of Scottish and English ancestry....
- "Moonlight Serenade" – Carly SimonCarly SimonCarly Elisabeth Simon is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and children's author. She rose to fame in the 1970s with a string of hit records, and has since been the recipient of two Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe Award for her work...
- "Mr. Lonely" – Fabianno
- "La Vie En Rose" – Strings Orchestra
- "Amapola" – The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
- "Al Di Là" – Paolo
- "Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words)" – Peter Jones
- "Blue Moon" – SNZ
- "Misty" – Ivo Pessoa
- "The Lovers (Prelude)" – John K. Steffen
- "At Last" – Kenny G. featuring Arturo SandovalArturo SandovalArturo Sandoval is a jazz trumpeter and pianist. He was born in Artemisa, in the newest renamed Artemisa Province, Cuba....
- "Sway (Quien Será)Sway (song)"Sway" is the English version of "¿Quién será?", a 1953 mambo song by Mexican composer and bandleader Pablo Beltrán Ruiz. The most famous version is that of Dean Martin recorded in 1954. English lyrics are by Norman Gimbel...
" – Dean Martin - "Frenesí" – Montserrat (Comic scenes' theme)
- "Mambo Nº8" – Mambo Project
Curiosities
- Audience records: the Chapter that Mirna (Fernanda Souza) throw the villain Cristina (Flávia Alessandra) in a pigsty and she rubs her face in mud, it had 48 points of audience and 70% of share. Another big audience happens, the telenovela is going to end, when devil Debora (Ana Lúcia Torre) tries to murder Rafael (Eduardo Moscovis), putting poisonPoisonIn the context of biology, poisons are substances that can cause disturbances to organisms, usually by chemical reaction or other activity on the molecular scale, when a sufficient quantity is absorbed by an organism....
in his juice, but who takes it and die is herself. But the most watched chapter was the last, going to 56 points.
- Walcyr Carrasco was invited after Chocolate com PimentaChocolate com PimentaChocolate com Pimenta is a Brazilian novela, cast in the roaring 1920s, starring Mariana Ximenes and Murilo Benício. It was produced and broadcast by Rede Globo in 2003. It was written by Walcyr Carrasco and directed by Jorge Fernando....
ended, by Globo's direction, They asked him: "what's your next telenovela?".
- Main point to Ana Lúcia Torre and Flávia Alessandra actuations es the devil villains Débora e Cristina, in a care performance. No-one even saw in a telenovela, mother and daughter in a "so perfect sithony" to make wicked things.
- Main point to last chapter, although primary characters' death, it thrilled the public.
- The text recited in the end is of authory of Harvey Spencer LewisHarvey Spencer LewisHarvey Spencer Lewis F.R.C., S.·.I.·., 33°66°95°, Ph.D. , a noted Rosicrucian author, occultist, and mystic, was the founder in USA and the first Imperator of Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis , from 1915 until 1939....
, 20th century mystic.
- And a last main point to comic scenes, like those in Divina's Boarding house. And the scenes in Mirna (Fernanda Souza), Crispim (Emílio Orciollo Netto) and Bernardo (Emiliano Queiroz) ranch. To finish, Olivia (Drica Moraes) and Vitório (Malvino SalvadorMalvino SalvadorMalvino Ramos Salvador is an actor from Brazil of Rede Globo . Malvino moved from his hometown, Manaus, at 18 years of age for a career as a model in São Paulo. His first role in a Novela , Cabocla he played Tobias, one of the main antagonists...
), who hidden a great love behind their fights.
External links
- Telenovela's Official Site (in Portuguese)
- Soundtrack Lyrics (in Portuguese)