Vida Nova
Series Overview
São Paulo, 1945. A tenement in the Bixiga neighborhood centralizes the plots and characters. The cheerful Lalá is a former prostitute who got along with a senator of the Republic, her lover, who, when he died, left her in an excellent financial situation, since she had a daughter with him, Marialina. Lalá is courted by the simple Italian Antônio Sapateiro, a mature man in love with her. The Portuguese Manoel Vitor loves the Jewish Ruth, but her parents forbid dating because of religion.
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1 Season • 143 Episodes
40 min per episode
1988 – 1989
Premiered: Mon, Nov 21, 1988
Benedito Ruy BarbosaLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 143: “Episode 143”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Yoná Magalhães
Laura (Lalá)
Nívea Maria
Gema
Carlos Zara
Antônio Sapateiro
Osmar Prado
Pietro
Lauro Corona
Manuel Vitor
Deborah Evelyn
Ruth
Walmor Chagas
Álvaro
Paulo José
Francesco
Giuseppe Oristanio
Bruno
Patricia Pillar
Bianca
Paulo Castelli
Israel
Paulo Figueiredo
Valentim
Roberto Bonfim
Sebastião
Ênio Santos
Mariano
Luiz Carlos Arutin
Michel
Mauro Mendonça
Coronel Antenor
José Lewgoy
Samuel
Antônio Petrin
Antônio do Mercado
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luiz Fernando Carvalho, Reynaldo Boury
Edmara Barbosa, Benedito Ruy Barbosa
Department Leadership Roster
Luiz Fernando Carvalho
Director
Reynaldo Boury
Director
Benedito Ruy Barbosa
Writer
Beth Filipecki
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vida Nova
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What is Vida Nova about?
São Paulo, 1945. A tenement in the Bixiga neighborhood centralizes the plots and characters. The cheerful Lalá is a former prostitute who got along with a senator of the Republic, her lover, who, when he died, left her in an excellent financial situation, since she had a daughter with him, Marialina. Lalá is courted by the simple Italian Antônio Sapateiro, a mature man in love with her. The Portuguese Manoel Vitor loves the Jewish Ruth, but her parents forbid dating because of religion.
How many seasons does Vida Nova have?
Vida Nova comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Vida Nova?
Key cast members in Vida Nova include Yoná Magalhães, Nívea Maria, Carlos Zara, Osmar Prado, Lauro Corona.
Who created or directed Vida Nova?
Vida Nova was developed and directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho, Reynaldo Boury.