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Desejos de Mulher 2002

★ 7.5/10 · 4 votes SoapDramaComedy 1 seasons · 185 eps Ended
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What is Desejos de Mulher?

Desejos de Mulher is a Brazilian telenovela produced and aired by TV Globo that premiered on January 21, 2002. The series concluded on August 24, 2002, after a run of 185 chapters.

Type
TV series
Year
2002
Status
Ended
Episodes
185
Runtime
50 minutes
First aired
Jan 21, 2002
Last aired
Aug 23, 2002
Original language
PT
Origin
BR
Networks
TV Globo
Genres
Soap, Drama, Comedy
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Desejos de Mulher is a Brazilian telenovela produced and aired by TV Globo that premiered on January 21, 2002. The series concluded on August 24, 2002, after a run of 185 chapters. It occupied the time slot previously held by As Filhas da Mãe and was subsequently replaced by O Beijo do Vampiro. Directed by Vinicius Coimbra, the cast features actors including Regina Duarte, Glória Pires, Alessandra Negrini, Herson Capri, and Eduardo Moscovis. The plot centers on fashion designer Andréa Vargas, who discovers that she is adopted. Her relationship with her sister, Júlia, is characterized by long-standing childhood antagonism, which intensified after Júlia interfered in Andréa's relationship with her first love, Diogo. Further complications arise in Andréa's personal and professional life when she discovers that her husband, Bruno, is involved in an affair with Selma, who serves as the first assistant in her atelier. The series is cataloged as a television production from 2002 and is available for viewing on various digital platforms.

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“A fashion designer faces professional betrayal and personal secrets that threaten her carefully constructed life.”

Reasons to watch
  • compelling family conflict
  • high-stakes professional setting
Keep in mind
  • intense interpersonal rivalry
  • complex character dynamics

Watch it if you enjoy dramas centered on family secrets and professional betrayal.

The series contains themes of infidelity and strained sibling relationships.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the protagonist?

The story centers on fashion designer Andréa Vargas.

What is the relationship between Andréa and Júlia?

They are sisters who have had a difficult relationship since childhood.

Who is Selma?

Selma is the first assistant in Andréa's atelier.

What is the conflict involving Bruno?

Bruno is Andréa's husband and is involved in an affair with her assistant, Selma.

What secret does Andréa discover?

Andréa finds out that she is adopted.