The Taste of Passion
Series Overview
The telenovela tells the love story of Diana and Alexandre in Rio de Janeiro in 2002, where gastronomy, music, and dance play a prominent role. Defined as a realistic romantic comedy, the plot revolves around Diana's struggle to recover the lands inherited by her family in Portugal, which are illegally occupied by Zenilda Paixão, Alexandre's mother. In love with Alexandre, Diana breaks off her engagement with Nelson. After some misunderstandings and missed encounters, she sees her beloved again, but a tragedy prevents a new meeting: the death of her father, the Portuguese Miguel Maria Coelho. Before dying, the owner of the Flor do Douro bar/restaurant asks his eldest daughter to take care of her mother, Cecília, and her sisters Laiza, Teca, and Madona.
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1 Season • 149 Episodes
2002 – 2003
Premiered: Mon, Sep 30, 2002
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 149: “Episode 149”
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Cast & Creators
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Leticia Spiller
Diana Coelho
Luigi Baricelli
Alexandre Paixão
Arlete Salles
Zenilda Paixão
Cássia Kis
Cecília Coelho
Lília Cabral
Edite Rosa
Pedro Paulo Rangel
Vicente Silva
Edson Celulari
Jean Valjean
Aracy Balabanian
Hermínia Lemos
Marcelo Serrado
Nelson Carvalho
Marcela Barrozo
Madona
Tuca Andrada
José Carlos Rodrigues
Floriano Peixoto
Xavier Fernandes
Maria João Bastos
Rita Coimbra
Liliana Castro
Laiza
Fernanda Souza
Teresa 'Teca' Coelho
Guga Coelho
Juca Santos
Cláudio Lins
Luiz Felipe
Daniel Dantas
Edgar Reis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denise Saraceni, Fabrício Mamberti, Maria de Médicis, Ulysses Cruz, Vinicius Coimbra
Daisy Chaves, Izabel de Oliveira, Glória Barreto, Fernando Rebello, Ana Maria Moretzsohn
Department Leadership Roster
Denise Saraceni
Director
Daisy Chaves
Writer
Izabel de Oliveira
Writer
Glória Barreto
Writer
Fernando Rebello
Writer
Fabrício Mamberti
Director
Maria de Médicis
Director
Ulysses Cruz
Director
Vinicius Coimbra
Director
Ana Maria Moretzsohn
Writer
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What is The Taste of Passion about?
The telenovela tells the love story of Diana and Alexandre in Rio de Janeiro in 2002, where gastronomy, music, and dance play a prominent role. Defined as a realistic romantic comedy, the plot revolves around Diana's struggle to recover the lands inherited by her family in Portugal, which are illegally occupied by Zenilda Paixão, Alexandre's mother. In love with Alexandre, Diana breaks off her engagement with Nelson. After some misunderstandings and missed encounters, she sees her beloved again, but a tragedy prevents a new meeting: the death of her father, the Portuguese Miguel Maria Coelho. Before dying, the owner of the Flor do Douro bar/restaurant asks his eldest daughter to take care of her mother, Cecília, and her sisters Laiza, Teca, and Madona.
How many seasons does The Taste of Passion have?
The Taste of Passion comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Taste of Passion?
Key cast members in The Taste of Passion include Leticia Spiller, Luigi Baricelli, Arlete Salles, Cássia Kis, Lília Cabral.
Who created or directed The Taste of Passion?
The Taste of Passion was developed and directed by Denise Saraceni, Fabrício Mamberti, Maria de Médicis, Ulysses Cruz, Vinicius Coimbra.