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Barriga de Aluguel
Created by Glória Perez
Starring Cláudia Abreu
Cássia Kiss
Victor Fasano
Humberto Martins
Mário Lago
Beatriz Segall
Opening theme "Aguenta Coração" by José Augusto
Country of origin  Brazil
No. of episodes 243
Production
Running time 50 minutes
Release
Original network Rede Globo
Original release August 20, 1990 – June 1, 1991

Barriga de Aluguel is a popular Brazilian telenovela that first aired in 1990. A telenovela is like a long TV drama series, often with many episodes. This show told an interesting story about a couple who wanted to have a baby. They faced a challenge because they couldn't have children on their own. The series explored how another woman helped them by carrying their baby.

The show starred famous Brazilian actors like Cláudia Abreu, Cássia Kiss, and Victor Fasano. It was created by Glória Perez and was shown on the Rede Globo network. The series ran for almost a year, with 243 episodes in total.

What the Story Was About

The main story of Barriga de Aluguel focused on a couple, Ana and Zeca, who dreamed of having a child. However, Ana could not get pregnant. They decided to look for someone to help them. This led them to Clara, a young woman who agreed to carry their baby for them.

The show explored the journey of these three characters. It looked at the challenges and emotions involved in such a unique situation. The story raised many questions about family, love, and what it means to be a parent.

Main Characters

The telenovela featured a talented cast who brought the characters to life. Here are some of the main actors and their roles:

  • Clara Ribeiro played by Cláudia Abreu: She was the young woman who helped Ana and Zeca.
  • Ana Paranhos de Alencar played by Cássia Kiss: She was the woman who deeply wished to have a baby.
  • Zeca Alencar played by Victor Fasano: He was Ana's husband, who also wanted a family.
  • Dr. Molina played by Mário Lago: A doctor involved in the story.
  • Miss Penélope Brown played by Beatriz Segall: A unique character in the series.
  • João dos Santos played by Humberto Martins: Another important character in the story.

These actors helped make the show a big success in Brazil.

Production and Impact

Barriga de Aluguel was created by Glória Perez, a well-known writer of telenovelas. The show was produced by Rede Globo, one of Brazil's largest television networks. It aired every weekday evening, keeping viewers hooked with its dramatic plot.

The series was very popular when it first came out. It discussed a topic that was new and interesting for many people at the time. The show helped start conversations about modern families and different ways to have children. Its theme song, "Aguenta Coração" by José Augusto, also became very famous.

Did You Know?

  • The show first aired on August 20, 1990.
  • It finished on June 1, 1991.
  • There were 243 episodes, each about 50 minutes long.
  • The story was set in Rio de Janeiro, a famous city in Brazil.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Barriga de Aluguel para niños

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