Gabriela is a Brazilian telenovela created by Jorge Amado (written by Walcyr Carrasco) and starring Juliana Paes and Humberto Martins. It premiered on June 18, 2012 on Rede Globo at 11pm timeslot.
It stars Juliana Paes, Humberto Martins, Antônio Fagundes, José Wilker, Mateus Solano, Chico Diaz, Leona Cavalli, Vanessa Giácomo, Marcelo Serrado, Maitê Proença, Erik Marmo, Ivete Sangalo and Laura Cardoso in the leading roles.
Synopsis Naïve and provocative Gabriela is a raggedy migrant worker who arrives in town to mesmerize all with her playful and simple, yet raw sensuality. Set in 1925, the story unravels in Ilhéus, a quiet northeastern coastal city thriving with cocoa crops and aspirations for progress, even though the traditional ways still rule. Fleeing the drought from the Brazilian backlands, gorgeous Gabriela fascinates everyone with her beauty. At first unaware of the ardent love that will grow between them, Nacib, a Turkish immigrant who owns the Vesuvio bar, hires Gabriela (played by Juliana Paes – India, A Love Story) to cook at his establishment. She waits on the Colonels whose political powers dictate the gossip ridden town. But Gabriela's irresistible beauty and earthy sensuality continue to unintentionally trigger every man's lustful desire, driving Nacib to the brink of jealous insanity. He realizes he cannot live without her, and when he finds out his burning passion is mutual, Nacib asks Gabriela to marry him. Gabriela accepts his proposal, much to the dismay of the colonels who long for her. When they aren’t hanging out at Nacib's bar drinking, the colonels are either oppressing their wives and daughters or spending money at Bataclan, the opulent local brothel. Most men in town converge there to be entertained by scantily clad, chic local prostitutes. Colonel Ramiro Bastos has the last word when it comes to keeping the town conservative. But new arrival Mundinho Falcão, a handsome young liberalist who challenges the colonels’ imposed control, falls madly in love with Colonel Bastos' granddaughter, Gerusa. The young couple will have to stand up to her grandfather, the most powerful man in town, in order to stay together. Meanwhile, Gabriela and Nacib will have to face up to the conspiracy of those who wish to break them up. Zarolha, a bitter and heart-broken Bataclan prostitute, struggles to win back Nacib's tenderness. She counts on the help of self-seeking Tonico, Nacib's new so-called friend who secretly pants after Gabriela, and together they plot against the couple. He influences Nacib to bind Gabriela to the social norms that oppose her free nature, unleashing unpredictable consequences. Gabriela's impulsive, unbound spontaneity contrasts with the false morals defined by a society filled with various gossipy, humorous, naïve, seductive, amusing, and mysterious characters. Gabriela's torrid presence in town disturbs the traditional ways and implicit inclinations of the townspeople. In a new version of one of TV's greatest hits, based on the immortal literary work of Jorge Amado, Gabriela renders a vivid portrayal of a steamy love story that incites everyone to tune in to their own inherent desires.
Cast
Main cast
Actor Character Juliana Paes Gabriela da Silva Saad (Bié) Humberto Martins Nacib Achcar Saad Antônio Fagundes Prefeito Ramiro Bastos Mateus Solano Mundinho Falcão Luiza Valdetaro Gerusa Bastos Vanessa Giácomo Malvina Tavares Laura Cardoso Dona Dorotéia Leal (Dodô Tanajura) José Wilker Jesuíno Mendonça Maitê Proença Dona Sinházinha Guedes Mendonça Ivete Sangalo Maria Machadão Leona Cavalli Zarolha (Risoleta) Marcelo Serrado Tonico Bastos Giovanna Lancellotti Lindinalva (Linda) Marco Pigossi Juvenal Leal Rodrigo Andrade Berto LealChico Diaz Coronel Melk Tavares Henri Castelli Rômulo Vieira Fabiana Karla Olga Bastos Genézio de Barros Coronel Amâncio Leal Mauro Mendonça Manoel das Onças Suzana Pires Glória Damasceno (Glorinha) Ary Fontoura Coriolano Damasceno Vera Zimmermann Conceição Bastos Emanuelle Araújo Teodora Nelson Xavier Fazendeiro Altino Brandão Gero Camilo Miss Pirangi Lúcio Mauro Eustáquio FerreiraBel Kutner Marinalva Tavares Neusa Maria Faro Dona Arminda Bete Mendes Florzinha dos Reis Anderson di Rizzi Professor Josué José Rubens Chachá Dr. EzequielFrank Menezes Padre Cecílio Jackson Costa Douglas Harildo Deda Ribeirinho Edmílson Barros Nhô Galo Pascoal da Conceição João Fulgêncio Cláudio Mendes Doutor Maurício CaíresNathália Rodrigues Natascha Ildi Silva Quitéria Suyane Moreira Mara Ângela Rebello Quinquina dos Reis Daniel Ribeiro Clemente Ilya São Paulo Dr. Pelópidas Clóvis Costa Amanda Richter Iracema Mendonça Raquel Villar Ina (Durvalina) Heloísa Jorge Fabiana Jhe Oliveira Negro Fagundes Fernanda Pontes ZuleikaIzabella Bicalho Dona Rita Bertrand Duarte Alfredo Bastos Carlos Betão Alceu Yaçanã Martins Néia de OliveiraNeco Villa-lobos Sacristão Cosme Sérgio Maciel Damião Rejane Maya Zulmira Widoto Áquila Loirinho Telma Souza Prazeres Clara Paixão Miquelina Everton Machado Sete Voltas Renan Ribeiro Chico Moleza Max Lima TuíscaAnna Gabriela Marques Maria Lupicínia Felipe Gimenez Ramirinho Gustavo Mello Bento Kaic Crescente Ladislau Emílio Orciollo Netto Príncipe Sandra Bruna Linzmeyer Anabela Fernandes Prado Erik Marmo Dr. Osmundo Pimentel
Supporting cast Actor Character Alan Pellegrino SerapiãoAntônio Carlos Feio chapeleiroBella Flor Bianca Miranda Bianka Fernandes prostituta do BataclanChico Mello capanga do Prefeito RamiroCíntia Mei prostituta do BataclanJoão Cunha AntenorLiz Moraes mãe de moça que berto tenta seduzirLucas Domso Marcia di Milla AlmiraRaquel Fabbri prostituta do BataclanRhavine Chrispim Raquel Val Perre capanga do Prefeito RamiroVanderson Caires Bico Fino Vera Ferreira RosáliaWerles Pajero atendente da loja de tecidos
Special Units Actor Character Aicha Marques MatildeBiju Martins capanga do Doutor AmâncioCamilo Bevilacqua pai de IracemaCarlos Fonte Boa recepcionista do hotel onde Rômulo fica hospedadoCharles Myara SaadEunice Bráulio mulher que comenta com as outras mulheres de Ilhéus sobre a morte de Sinhazinha e OsmundoEveraldo Pontes Tio SilvaLand Vieira JucaLionel Fischer pai de ZuleikaLuciana Souza FilomenaMalu Valle Mariquinha Saad Marcello Goncalves jagunço do fazendeiroOsvaldo Mil delegadoRaoni Carneiro Osório Pimentel Shimon Nahmias dono do imóvel que expulsa Lindinalva e ZulmiraSidney Souto pai de InaThaís Botelho moça que Berto tenta seduzirValderez Teixeira senhora no mercadoZé Carlos Machado fazendeiro Tarcísio Meira Juiz Roberto Lima
Production In 2023, Giovanna Lancellotti revealed harassment while filming her first sex scene in this series.
Ratings Timeslot # Eps. Premiere Finale Rank Season Average viewership Date Viewers (in points) Date Viewers (in points) MondaysFridays 11:15 pm 77 30 30 #1 20121319
Awards and nominations YearAwardsCategoryNominatedResultRef2012Extra Television AwardFavorite Lead ActorAntônio FagundesBest Supporting ActorJosé WilkerFigurinoGabrielaMaquiagemGabrielaNovela of the YearWalcyr CarrascoWho awardFavorite Lead ActorAntônio FagundesHumberto MartinsMarcelo SerradoFavorite Lead ActressJuliana PaesBest Supporting ActorMarco PigossiRodrigo AndradeBest Supporting ActressGiovanna LancellottiLaura CardosoLeona CavalliLuiza ValdetaroBest AuthorWalcyr Carrasco2013Contigo Award! TVNovela of the YearWalcyr CarrascoBest Actor in a novelHumberto MartinsAntônio FagundesJosé WilkerBest Actress in a novelJuliana PaesLuiza ValdetaroMelhor Ator CoadjuvanteMarcelo SerradoRodrigo AndradeGero CamiloBest Supporting ActressGiovanna LancellottiLaura CardosoVanessa GiácomoRevelation TVIvete SangaloBest child actorMax Lima Filipe GimenezGustavo MelloKaic CrescenteBest child actressAnna Gabriela MarquesBest Author of TelenovelaWalcyr CarrascoBest Telenovela directorMauro Mendonça Filho and Roberto Talma
References
External links Official website