Ernesto Piccolo

The daily lives of a typical Brazilian middle-class family, that are always very close and tries, in their way, to survive the financial and relationship difficulties.

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Brava Gente was a television series aired by TV Globo in Brazil between 2000 and 2003, initially as a special year-end. The program was adapted from stories and national stories, and plays by famous playwrights, screenwriters and signed by a number represented by several actors and actresses. The genres of the stories varied each week with the style of each director or author. Brava Gente in the stories ranged from comedies and dramas. In all 53 episodes were shown, broadcast on Tuesday nights.

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A young woman is fated to relive the love of an earlier life. Separated by time, young Serena and botanist Rafael surmount all obstacles as they live a love that is stronger than fate itself. These challenges include the lovely but ambitious Cristina, who is obsessed by the rich botanist and driven nearly mad by her attempts to shatter their great love. A romantic comedy set in the 1940s, Soul Mate underscores the importance of love, family values and the ties of affection with a light touch and plenty of humor.

The routine of the quiet town of Rio Belo changes with the arrival of Carina, a traveling actress determined to discover who her father is. At the same time, a mysterious crime involving the powerful Donana shakes the town.

The cheerful and outgoing Jordana lived alongside Silas for 20 years, helping him become wealthy. Despite this, he abandons her to run away with the opportunistic Carla. After the separation, Jordana faces financial difficulties. She then meets Dona Mena, an eccentric and lonely old woman abandoned by her family. Jordana takes care of Dona Mena and, when she dies, inherits four bronze cupids containing a million dollars. The problem is that the cupids disappear without a trace. The cupids become the subject of a fight between Dona Mena's nephews, Loreta and Carlito. The two are the villains of the story. Jordana, however, ends up falling in love with Carlito. In the final chapters, Jordana manages to recover the cupids and rebuild her life. She has the help of her friend Vieira.

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The story begins with the arrival of millionaire Antônio Carlos Volpone in Brazil. After living in Cairo for 18 years, he returns to his homeland for two reasons: first, to clarify the murder of his father-in-law, Dr. Telles, of which he was accused; second, to get closer to his ex-wife Estela, now married to Orlando Aranha. The millionaire also attracts media attention, and reporter Amélia Bicudo decides to investigate his life. To mislead his enemies and move freely, Volpone uses numerous disguises: the executive Anabela Freire, the doctor Nilo Peixe, the industrialist Augusto Melo Sampaio, and the driver André Silva. With the help of his loyal secretary and friend, Mosca, he confronts his main rival, Orlando Aranha, and Renata, Orlando's sister, who holds secrets about the murder of Estela's father.

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Brutal murders take set during the new production of "Marilia De Dirceu" at the Theatro Municipal in Rio De Janeiro. When Cristina Andreatti, daughter of famous Brazilian musician - Gastão Andreatti, takes the lead role, replacing La Carlota Alencastro, Cristina falls on the hands of a mysterious masked man who claims to be Alfredo do Vale, a musician who was killed in a brutal accident years ago.

Narciso is a Black orphan boy living at Carmem’s house until he is adopted. He dreams of having a family, but has had only disappointments so far. To cheer the boy up, his friend, Alexandre gifts him an old basketball, with the promise that, if he scores three baskets, a genie will appear and make his wishes come true.

Gabriel, a 24-year-old anthropologist from a wealthy family from the interior of the Northeast, is gay and in the closet. Following the death of his grandmother, he decides to go to Rio de Janeiro to study the lives of sex workers. Seduced by his object of study, Gabriel will become one of them.

Tunico is the most famous “Pirate Parrot” of Rio de Janeiro and is always chasing reporters to appear on TV. After a serious accident at an amusement park, Tunico meets Beto, a mysterious young man who becomes his apprentice. This encounter will reveal the dark side of the relentless pursuit of fame at any cost, in a Brazil with more than 70 million televisions turned on every day.

Sewer dwelling spirit Baixo Astral is on a mission to bring unhappiness to the world, and his plans are threatened by Xuxa, who asks for children's help to make the world a better place. He declares war on her and devises a plan: helped by his allies Titica and Morcegão, he kidnaps Xuxo, her dog. Assisted by gypsy caterpillar Xixa and rebellious teen Rafa, Xuxa sets out to get her dog back and save the world from the wicked Baixo Astral.

1943, World War II. The northeastern coast of Brazil is an strategic region for the Allies. Giancarlo, an Italian immigrant married to a Brazilian woman, lives nearby the Parnamirin Field, the largest military base built by the USA outside of their territory. In this new base, Brazilian recruits who speak English suddenly find themselves reaching privileged positions.

A light-hearted and high-spirited story, full of spice, sensuality and romance, Viva Zapato tells the tale of Dolores, a beautiful Cuban dancer who decides to leave her failing marriage and open a restaurant by the beach with her aunt from Brazil. When her aunt sends her a pair of shoes instead of the money to start up the restaurant, she angrily sells the useless gift for spare change. Her dream fades away - until she discovers that the money was hidden in the heel. The zany search for the shoes begins, as she follows the footsteps through the lively streets of Havana, running into the quirky, colorful characters that bring Viva Zapato and Dolores' dream.

Taxi driver Oswaldir (Stepan Nercessian) entertains his passengers with stories from his daily work. In the special, the taxi driver tells several cases to a passenger (Luiz Gustavo), such as the story of the manicurist Ivonete (Rita Guedes), a woman so stunning that she was called to be Miss Irajá and pose for the cover of a magazine. Despite all the praise she received, she didn't have a boyfriend. Until Haroldão (Ernesto Piccolo) appeared. He won her over with a beautiful line, but soon let her down.

Forty-year-old Cláudio is always looking for a romantic relationship. His routine changes when he has to take care of his 12-year-old daughter: women no longer look at him and the conquest tactics have no effect.