Bela, a Feia 2009
What is Bela, a Feia?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the TV series "Bela, a Feia" (2009). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 217
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Aug 4, 2009
- Last aired
- Jun 2, 2010
- Original language
- PT
- Origin
- BR
- Networks
- Record
- Genres
- Soap, Drama, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 2 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 217 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Record
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the TV series "Bela, a Feia" (2009).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, etc.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Bela, a Feia.
Type: Brazilian telenovela.
Network: Rede Record.
Original Air Dates: August 4, 2009, to June 2, 2010.
Co-production: Televisa.
Based on: Colombian telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea and American series Ugly Betty.
Alternative Title: Ugly Bela (from Wikipedia source).
Episode Count: 217 chapters (from Portuguese Wikipedia source).
Viewership/Rating Event: On June 1, 2010, the penultimate episode caused Record to lead audience ratings against Rede Globo in both São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Sequence: Replaced Promessas de Amor and preceded Ribeirão do Tempo (from Portuguese Wikipedia source).
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
Bela, a Feia is a Brazilian telenovela that originally aired on Rede Record. It was a co-production with Televisa
Should you watch it?
“A Brazilian telenovela based on the stories of Yo soy Betty, la fea and Ugly Betty.”
- Based on the globally recognized stories of Yo soy Betty, la fea and Ugly Betty
- Achieved rare viewership ratings leading Rede Globo in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro
- Produced as a co-production with Televisa
- The series follows a telenovela format which may not suit all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy Brazilian telenovelas based on the Ugly Betty premise.
The series blends soap, drama, and comedy elements across its run.
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Is the series worth watching?
The series achieved significant viewership, including leading ratings against Rede Globo in major Brazilian cities.
How long is the binge duration?
The series consists of 217 chapters.
What are the essential episodes to know about?
The penultimate episode is notable for making Rede Record lead audience ratings in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
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