

Looks & Essence
“What you see isn't always what you get.”
Series Overview
Griselda is a tough, hard-working handywoman who managed to raise her three children on her own. She struggles to make ends meet but after winning the lottery tensions rise as people inevitably show their true value. With plenty of romance and intrigue this incredibly rich and fun telenovela brings together the true values of friendship, love, and family.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

1 Season • 185 Episodes
60 min per episode
2011 – 2012
Premiered: Mon, Aug 22, 2011
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 185: “Episode 185”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →Lília Cabral
Griselda da Silva Pereira
Christiane Torloni
Tereza Cristina Buarque Siqueira de Velmont
Dalton Vigh
Renê Velmont
Marcelo Serrado
Crodoaldo 'Crô' Valério
José Mayer
Pereirinha
Carolina Dieckmmann
Teodora Bastos da Silva Pereira
Malvino Salvador
Joaquim José 'Quinzé' Pereira da Silva
Caio Castro
José Antenor Pereira da Silva
Adriana Birolli
Patrícia Buarque Siqueira de Velmont
Eva Wilma
Íris Siqueira
Dan Stulbach
Paulo Buarque Siqueira
Júlia Lemmertz
Esther Wolkoff Siqueira
Paulo Rocha
Guaracy Martins
Renata Sorrah
Daniele Steiner Fraser
Alexandre Nero
Baltazar Fonseca
Dira Paes
Celeste Souza Fonseca
Arlete Salles
Vilma Moreira Prado
Sophie Charlotte
Maria Amália da Silva Pereira
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ary Coslov, Cláudio Boeckel, Marco Rodrigo, Marcelo Travesso, Wolf Maya, Marcus Figueiredo
Rui Vilhena, Patrícia Moretzsohn, Nelson Nadotti, Rodrigo Ribeiro, Brunno Pires, Megg Santos, Aguinaldo Silva, Mauricio Gyboski, Maria Elisa Berredo
Department Leadership Roster
Patrícia Moretzsohn
Writer
Nelson Nadotti
Writer
Ary Coslov
Director
Cláudio Boeckel
Director
Aguinaldo Silva
Writer
Marco Rodrigo
Director
Maria Elisa Berredo
Writer
Marcelo Travesso
Director
Wolf Maya
Director
Marcus Figueiredo
Director
Beth Filipecki
Costume Design
Renaldo Machado
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Looks & Essence
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What is Looks & Essence about?
Griselda is a tough, hard-working handywoman who managed to raise her three children on her own. She struggles to make ends meet but after winning the lottery tensions rise as people inevitably show their true value. With plenty of romance and intrigue this incredibly rich and fun telenovela brings together the true values of friendship, love, and family.
How many seasons does Looks & Essence have?
Looks & Essence comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Looks & Essence?
Key cast members in Looks & Essence include Lília Cabral, Christiane Torloni, Dalton Vigh, Marcelo Serrado, José Mayer.
Who created or directed Looks & Essence?
Looks & Essence was developed and directed by Ary Coslov, Cláudio Boeckel, Marco Rodrigo, Marcelo Travesso, Wolf Maya, Marcus Figueiredo.
















