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Leading Role 2023

★ 6.2/10 · 6 votes Drama 2 seasons · 310 eps Ended

Created by Ana Casaca

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What is Leading Role?

Leading Role is a television series that premiered in 2023. The show centers on Aurora Guerra, a young actress who achieved fame through her role in the teen series "The Chosen Ones." Her parents, Irene and Julio, were instrumental in her early career, with Irene influencing a critical casting decision years prior.

Type
TV series
Year
2023
Status
Ended
Episodes
310
First aired
Sep 25, 2023
Last aired
Oct 7, 2024
Original language
PT
Origin
PT
Networks
SIC, OPTO
Genres
Drama
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Overview

Leading Role is a television series that premiered in 2023. The show centers on Aurora Guerra, a young actress who achieved fame through her role in the teen series "The Chosen Ones." Her parents, Irene and Julio, were instrumental in her early career, with Irene influencing a critical casting decision years prior. When another aspiring actress, Lúcia, discovers Irene's manipulation during the same casting process, she confronts her. This leads to a heated argument between the two women. The series explores themes of ambition, family dynamics, and the entertainment industry. It continued into 2024, with detailed credits available through various entertainment databases. The cast and crew information can be found on platforms such as Plex and Moviefone. The show's profile on The Movie Database provides additional details about its production and storyline.

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“A rising star's dark origins spark a dangerous confrontation.”

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Reasons to watch
  • compelling family dynamics
  • strong central performance
  • tense interpersonal conflicts
Keep in mind
  • some pacing issues
  • occasional predictability

you enjoy character-driven dramas with moral complexity.

Suitable for mature audiences due to intense themes and conflicts.

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Cast

Carolina Carvalho Aurora
Ângelo Rodrigues Frederico (Fred)
Margarida Vila-Nova Lúcia
José Mata Paulo
Mafalda Vilhena Irene
António Fonseca Júlio Guerra
Victoria Guerra Vera Nascimento
Renato Godinho Miguel Castilho
Marco D'Almeida Ângelo Tavares
Carolina Loureiro Gabriela Santos
Márcia Breia Fernanda Peixoto
Melânia Gomes Daniela Teixeira

Episode guide

Season 1 · 208 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 102 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the main character's background?

Aurora Guerra became a star in a teen series after her mother influenced a casting decision.

What role does Lúcia play in the story?

Lúcia is an aspiring actress who discovers the main character's family secret.

How does the conflict develop between the characters?

Lúcia confronts Aurora's mother about past casting decisions leading to a violent argument.

What genre does this series fall into?

The series is a dramatic television show focusing on family and ambition.

When does the story take place?

The timeline is contemporary, focusing on current events in the characters' lives.