Maria Esperança
Series Overview
Maria Esperança is a Brazilian telenovela produced by SBT and originally broadcast from March 26 to August 7, 2007. It is a Brazilian adaptation of the Mexican telenovela María Mercedes (1992), created by Valentín Pimstein and based on the original story Enamorada by Inés Rodena. Adapted by Yves Dumont, with text supervision by Henrique Zambelli and Thereza di Giácomo, the telenovela stars Bárbara Paz and Ricardo Ramory. The story follows Maria, a humble young woman who sells flowers on the streets to support her family. Her life changes when she meets Eduardo, a wealthy man who marries her to protect his inheritance and challenge his greedy relatives. After his death, Maria becomes the heir to his fortune and faces the hostility of those who want to take everything from her. Amid secrets, betrayals, and family conflicts, she discovers love and learns to fight for her happiness.
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1 Season • 97 Episodes
2007 – 2007
Premiered: Mon, Mar 26, 2007
Yves Dumont
Henrique ZambelliLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 97: “Episode 97”
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Cast & Creators
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Bárbara Paz
Maria Muniz Hurtado
Ricardo Ramory
Eduardo Trajano Queiroz
Tania Bondezan
Malvina Trajano Queiroz
Fabiana Alvarez
Renata Albuquerque
Ernando Tiago
Aurélio Vasconcelos
Vanessa Goulartt
Beatriz Trajano Queiroz
Angela Figueiredo
Maria Helena Muniz Cavalcanti
Walter Breda
Ramiro Muniz Hurtado
Giácomo Pinotti
Rodolfo Cavalcanti
Manoelita Lustosa
Filó Beiju
Bárbara Bruno
Eugênia Albuquerque
Greta Antoine
Isabel Muniz Hurtado
Daniel Morozetti
Guilherme Muniz Hurtado
Mariana Dubois
Sofia Canales
Marcelo Várzea
Giovanni Lucarelli (Gigio)
Rogério Márcico
Dr. Otávio Camargo
César Pezzuoli
Dr. Alberto Medeiros
Augusto Zacchi
Tomás
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yves Dumont, Henrique Zambelli, Thereza di Giácomo
Yves Dumont, Henrique Zambelli
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Yves Dumont
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What is Maria Esperança about?
Maria Esperança is a Brazilian telenovela produced by SBT and originally broadcast from March 26 to August 7, 2007. It is a Brazilian adaptation of the Mexican telenovela María Mercedes (1992), created by Valentín Pimstein and based on the original story Enamorada by Inés Rodena. Adapted by Yves Dumont, with text supervision by Henrique Zambelli and Thereza di Giácomo, the telenovela stars Bárbara Paz and Ricardo Ramory. The story follows Maria, a humble young woman who sells flowers on the streets to support her family. Her life changes when she meets Eduardo, a wealthy man who marries her to protect his inheritance and challenge his greedy relatives. After his death, Maria becomes the heir to his fortune and faces the hostility of those who want to take everything from her. Amid secrets, betrayals, and family conflicts, she discovers love and learns to fight for her happiness.
How many seasons does Maria Esperança have?
Maria Esperança comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Maria Esperança?
Key cast members in Maria Esperança include Bárbara Paz, Ricardo Ramory, Tania Bondezan, Fabiana Alvarez, Ernando Tiago.
Who created or directed Maria Esperança?
Maria Esperança was developed and directed by Yves Dumont, Henrique Zambelli, Thereza di Giácomo.