Barriga de Aluguel 1990

Overview

Barriga de Aluguel is a Brazilian telenovela produced and broadcast by Rede Globo. The series originally aired from August 20, 1990, to May 31, 1991, spanning a total of 243 episodes. It was created by Glória Perez in collaboration with Leila Míccolis and directed by Wolf Maya. The program served as the 40th entry in the network's six o'clock telenovela slot, following the conclusion of Gente Fina and preceding the premiere of Salomé.

The narrative centers on Ana and Zeca, a married couple who face difficulties in having children. In an effort to fulfill their dream of starting a family, the couple decides to hire a young woman named Clara to act as a surrogate mother. This decision ultimately leads the characters into a complex legal dispute. The series is categorized as a soap and drama, exploring the consequences of this arrangement. It remains a notable production in the history of Brazilian television, recognized for its exploration of the ethical and legal implications surrounding surrogacy.