THE AFRO-BRAZILIAN AFFAIR: September 2018

Introducing Total Dreamer (Totalmente Demais)...

September 26, 2018

So, I just found out today that Emmy nominated Globo telenovela, Total Dreamer, is airing on Switch TV Kenya.

As is the purpose of our blog, we will now share recaps of this amazing show as of tomorrow. Please note that I was not aware of the start of the show, as such, we are not starting from the beginning but we will recap from here it has got to tomorrow....

Here is the synopsis:

With an engaging story featuring a captivating cast, “Total Dreamer” is a modern fairytale that will win the audience’s heart right from the very beginning.

After escaping sexual harassment by her own drunken stepfather, Eliza (Marina Ruy Barbosa) runs away from home with the help of her mother, Gilda (Leona Cavalli), to try her luck in the big city. Her ultimate dream is to provide a better life for her mother and siblings.

When she gets robbed on her very first day there, Eliza ends up living in the streets - where she meets Jonatas (Felipe Simas), a charismatic guy who looks after parking spaces and sells candy by traffic lights. Eliza starts selling flowers to make a living with his help and they both develop a true friendship destined to become the most beautiful love story.

However, she did not anticipate destiny would bring her face to face again with lady-killer Arthur (Fábio Assunção from "Tropical Paradise"). They had met briefly before at Eliza’s family roadside joint while she still lived inland. Owner of Excalibur model agency, Arthur has an affair with the ambitious Carolina (Juliana Paes from “India, a Love Story”), editor-in-chief at the famous fashion magazine Total Dreamer. Carolina defies Arthur on a bet to transform Eliza into a model capable of winning a beauty contest.

As Eliza goes through a major makeover, Arthur falls in love with her. On the other hand, Eliza feels torn between Jonatas’ love and Arthur’s spell. Driven by her envy, Carolina will try everything in order to ruin things for the new girl.

With over 30 million viewers in Brazil and Portugal, “Total Dreamer” was a massive audience hit and a true lab of innovations. Shot partially in Australia and Uruguay and taking place within the fashion business, the telenovela is a romantic story about overcoming life’s obstacles.

The telenovela stars Marina Ruy Barbosa, Fábio Assunção, Felipe Simas the legendary Juliana Paes, Humberto Martins, Paulo Rocha and Juliana Paiva.

Total Dreamer airs daily at 7 p.m. on Switch TV. It also starts airing on Nina TV as of Monday, 29th October/2018 at 6 p.m.

From left, Fábio Assunção, Marina Ruy Barbosa and Felipe Simas

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Brazilian

TANGLED HEARTS EPISODE 90

September 13, 2018

We start with Amora telling Bento that what she said was a joke but then it seems Bento was waiting for an opportunity to break it off with her. Bento, on the other hand, says that it is not true and that he loves her. It becomes clear to them that the wedding started off on a bad note. She tells him to just forget everything and focus on their love.

Veronica can decipher to Erico that he loves Palmira and that fantasy will always be between them. With this, Veronica tells Erico that they should break it off and he does not believe what she is saying. He isn't for it.

Fabinho is delirious and is calling out that he wants his ball. Giane watches this and recalls their childhood when she and him were playing ball and she kicked the ball so hard that it got ruined by passing vehicle and he was so angry at her.

Charlene encourages Wilson to turn a new leaf after discovering Damaris' intrigue between his love and Livia's. He tells her he will make their marriage the focus of his life.

Lucindo watches as Damaris performs and he goes up the stage and grabs her. He is weakened and kissed her. We witness scenes of Natan and Veronica restless, Amora and Bento in bed not facing each other, Malu saddened after her argument with Barbara and Charlene and Wilson kissing passionately.

Amora rouses and notices Bento awake. She wants him all to herself but that will not be possible. He is a bit held up.

Malu wakes up and notices that Mauricio slept with her. They both laugh and he offers to stay with her but she tells him that the hurt is saying she has to bear with alone. She takes a picture of Bento after Mauricio leaves and cries.

Damaris and Lucindo went to the her house and almost had sex but then she chases him away naked and covered in a bed sheet. She kneels and comically prays for forgiveness.

Lucindo goes downstairs and Tito almost punches him for almost getting down with his mother. Lucindo leaves and Damaris calmly comes down as if nothing happened and is ignoring any comment on Lucindo.

Gloria brings Rosemere some money that will guarantee Filipinho's stay in New York. Peracio wonders where his mother got the money and she confesses that she sold one of the original paintings. At first, Peracio thinks that that cannot be possible but then Gloria finally admits that all the originals are in the house and that what he has been falsifying have been the originals. Those are the copies that Brenda has been selling.

Rosemere is disappointed in him. Peracio begins to realize that may easily end up in prison for plagiarism. He decides to look for a way to contact all those people who bought the paintings and then give them back their money. Rosemere finally leaves and Gloria tells him that this is what he gets for letting himself be influenced by Brenda.

Mauricio comes to Crash Media when Erico is telling Silvia that Veronica and he have broken up. Mauricio is sorry for Erico despite Erico saying he really loves Veronica.

Fabinho awakes and Silverio brings more antibiotics. Giane wants to know what happened but Fabinho does not rememeber why he passed out. He wonders why Giane who has never even liked him, is helping him, but then she calls him ungrateful.

The doorbell rings and Bento is there to talk to her about the wedding incident but then Bento hears the voice of someone in her bedroom. At first, he almost believes her lie that it is Caio but then the voice sounds familiar. She chases him away before she can realize who it is.

Margot arrives as she was called by Giane and hugs Fabinho. She wants to come to Rio de Janeiro now that her case in Riberao Bonito has been put to rest.

Amora and Bento argue before they get into the taxi and leave for Chile.

Silvia and Lili talk to Veronica about her breakup with Erico.

Renata welcomes Rosemere home and admits she is relieved Erico and Veronica are over. Rosemere tells her to move slow if she wants Erico back.

Veronica comes to Erico's place at Crash Media and tells him that she has come to say goodbye forever.

Nelson meets up with Rosemere at the Bar Cantai and she tells him she is concentrating on her art classes but considers him a really good friend. He calls her a hard nut to crack.

Vanessa and Vinny are at Bar Cantai and is sad to hear Vero and Erico are done meaning Renata will be ecstatic. He tells Renata to stop chasing after Erico and realize what is ahead of her.

Erico wakes up calling Veronica's name and. Santa and Veronica have a conversation where she tells her that she will remember the memories she had with Erico. Full of stress, Erico drives haphazardly until he gets hit by another car.

Lili comforts Lucindo for making wrong choices in women. Everybody hears about Erico's accident. Karol receives a call about Erico's accident and tells Edu, Julia and Cleo. Edu goes to Natan's office to give him the news personally. He is with Barbara Ellen but then chases her away to call Veronica and tell her the news.

She blames herself and hysterically cries thinking about Erico's accident.

Barbara leaves and tells Edu he has the face of an angel and should try out for the casting of the series. Julia makes fun of Edu afterwards.

Cardoso brings Brunetty to host Luxury in a bid to annoy Lara. She was interviewing Caio and Camila but they all leave.

Tabata compliments Vitinho's writing skills and acting. This lands her a job gig with him as a press adviser. Barbara comes to his office and tries to seduce her way into getting more lines in the show but then he is not falling for it and when Sandrona comes, she grabs Vitinho and kisses him much to Barbara's shock.

Peracio calls Brenda faking that he wants her to come home. It is a ploy to get her to come home and cough up the names of the clients.

Renata is discussing with Nancy her dating Lili many years back despite his being gay when a call comes through. It is the news of Erico's accident. She arrives and Salma, who is in shock asks the doctor if Erico will survive this...

Brazilian

TANGLED HEARTS EPISODE 89

September 12, 2018

We start with Amora appearing beautifully dressed in her wedding dress and everyone stands up. She walks up to Bento and the officiating priest begins the ceremony. Suddenly, Giane arrives at the wedding and says that there is nothing holy about the union. She walks up to the altar and tells Bento that he cannot get married to Amora because she was the one who burnt Toca do Saci in order to frame poor Fabinho.

Bento asks Giane to leave and she does. Erico tells Veronica at Charlene's wedding that he needs to be off and Renata hitches a ride from him much to Veronica's discomfort.

Vanessa and Vinny meet up at the reception of the wedding and he leaves and Jonas and Vanessa get to know each other.

Nelson and Rosemere are dancing to the music and she still feels a gaping hole because of Filipinho leaving but then he tells her that this is a new phase which she should cherish.

Uncle Lili and Nancy catch up on the years they haven't seen each other and end up dancing to the music as well.

Amora and Bento are pronounced husband and wife and everybody stands up to clap for them.
Caio follows Giane and reproaches her for the scene she caused although Giane claims it had nothing to do with her liking Bento but because Bento was like a brother to her.

Veronica and Lili talk about Nancy although Veronica is still a bit tongue-tied as to how he and Nancy dates knowing that he is gay. She also brings up the fact that Renata and Erico left together and how uneasy it has made her.

Erico manages to drop Renata off. She brings up his relationship with Veronica and although he is assertive about his love for her, she says he only loves the illusion of Palmira and not Veronica since he knows nothing about her.

Salma calls Rosemere and tells her about how Giane intended to interrupt Bento's wedding and when Charlene hears this, she gathers everyone around and toats to Giane being a hero at both weddings simultaneously.

Mel calls Sueli Pedrosa and give her the scoop on Giane's interruption of the wedding.

The wedding seems to be a mess with a myriad of people such as Salma and Gilson wondering if Bento is alright although his face shows anything but happiness. Caio and Giane have a talk. He says he wants someone who will love him for real and she says that she tried hard. It becomes clear that they are finally over but Caio promises to still be a close friend to Giane.

Barbara fins Luz and Xander kissing and she is in outrage because to her, he is a nobody.
Malu shows up just as Bento is about to leave and asks him if he is alright. Amora throws the bouquet and Lara is the one who catches it, much to Amora's annoyance.

At Crash Media, Cardoso is gushing about what a success the campaign has been and Silvia leaves as she hates being anywhere around him. Malu comforts Bento at the wedding since he is very distraught. Barbara wants to talk to Malu about the unforgivable thing she did of attending Charlene's wedding instead of Amora's but Malu is not regretful of missing this sham of a wedding.

Barbara insults her by telling her she is worthless and the worst thing she ever did was deciding not to terminate the pregnancy she had with her. Irene walks in on this exchange and warns Barbara against ever insulting Malu again. They argue and Irene ends up slapping Barbara real hard very many times, telling her that she will no longer let her (Barbara) walk all over her.

Plinio and Irene leave once Irene comes from her episode with Barbara and Amora tells Bento that she will go with him if he really wants to leave the party.

Plinio congratulates Irene on finally standing up to Barbara. Amora and Bento arrive home and they argue about how the media came when he didn't want them to while Amora badgers him on defending Giane even when she wanted to ruin their special day.

Erico calls Veronica to let her know he is at a bar meeting celebrating the success of Cardoso's campaign when Cleo decides to call Erico's name and Veronica hears this, becoming stressed.

Natan comes to where Erico is and mocks him saying he will never have what Veronica and he had in their many years of marriage - children, since Veronica developed complications after Mauricio's birth. Erico almost punches Natan but Cardoso stops him telling him it is not worth it. Tina and Brunetty are dancing the night away happily.

Damaris takes a picture of Wilson and mumbles how it is time he knew how their marriage started. She goes to Charlene and Wilson's suite where she confesses to Wilson that she is the reason why Livia and he did not end up together. She tells him that she told Livia she would marry him and so she (Livia) wouldn't stand a chance. That is what prompted Gloria to take a pregnant Livia to the countryside. Wilson is angry but Damaris leaves without another word.

Margot calls Santa as Erico arrives. He fins Veronica in bed and she is watching "Ghost" her favorite movie back when she and Natan were married. They argue about Cleo and he also wonders why she never told him she couldn't bear children and why he had to hear it from Natan. He also points out the fact that she is watching a movie from her days with her ex-husband.

Fabinho finally awakens and wants to leave but Giane tells him he needs to stay still because he still has injuries that need nursing. At first, he wants to leave because he thinks Giane will report him to the police but she says she won't.

Damaris and Lucindo are in a bar and she tells him about the prophecy she had many years ago of marrying a chauffeur and that is why she worked hard to get Wilson into her hands. The waitress tells her that the band is present and she says she will sing.

Malu is sad and Mauricio comforts her as she tells him that she never imagined that her mother's words about prefering Amora over her would hurt so bad. Mauricio promises to be with her and stay by her side.

Veronica and Erico have an intense talk about all the secrets they hide from each other which makes their relationship not worthwhile. He admits to loving her, but now knowing her at all.

Amora tells Bento that they need to go to the suite for the commencement of their honeymoon but then he does not want to. She is angry and makes a comment about wanting to annul the marriage but suddenly, Bento tells her that they should to annul the marriage.

Brazilian

TANGLED HEARTS EPISODE 88

September 12, 2018

We start with Brenda calling the house and Xander warns her not to come by. Peracio intercepts the call and tells her it would be best if she did not show up again, not after what she did to poor Filipinho. Rosemere admits to Peracio that all she wanted was to punish Brenda by staying in that house but all it led to was Brenda ruining her son's life. She announces that she wants to leave although Gloria is not for it. Renata wants to see Erico at Crash Media.

At For Forever, Lili tells Veronica all about Eliseu and why they never worked out. He also admits to once loving a girl whom he has never forgotten. Veronica receives a call from Erico that they will have coffee with Renata making her uneasy. Charlene and Wilson talk about the wedding plans and he hugs her tight and promises her to be the man she fell in love with. Amora moves in with Bento at Casa Verde just to prove to him that she will stand by him no matter what.

Malu and her father have a talk where she tells him and Irene that the best option would be to accept the wedding because only after Bento is married to Amora will he realize how wrong she is for him. Amora tells Bento that she wants them to have their honeymoon in Chile so that she can take the opportunity to look for her sister, Simone. Renata and Erico decide to have coffee alone and she admits to him that Kim Park isn't in its best days.

She also brings up his relationship with Veronica although he admits that he is happy with Veronica. Charlene asks Erico to be his godparent on her wedding alongside Veronica much to Renata's sadness. Mauricio tells Malu that the apartment has been sold and now, he needs a place to stay and Malu is more than willing to let him stay. Veronica sees the gift from Natan. It is the movie they enjoyed together while they were married called "Ghost".

We have scenes of Charlene's bachelorette party, Amora's bachelorette party, Natan's agency falling party and Douglas seeing Giane and Caio together. Malu goes home and tells Barbara and Amora that she won't make it to Amora's wedding. Barbara is pissed off by this piece of news. Salma tells Bento that she hopes he will be happy.

Bento is uncomfortable and Giane insists that he doesn't have to go through with the wedding and they hug. Fabinho is walking on the streets and after many days of hunger and fatigue, he passes out. It is the day of the double wedding. Gianne walks on the pathway and sees Fabinho. She gets her dad to help him to their house.

They decide to call a doctor. Bento talks to Gilson about the wedding and Gilson tells Bento that all he should do is hope that after marrying Amora, life will be happy for him. Barbara tells Amora that she still has time to take Plinio's offer but Amora will push through with the wedding. Plinio does not want to go to the wedding but Irene and Celinha convince him to go, even if it means watching Bento take the wrong path.

Peracio won't go to Amora and Bento's wedding and tells Gloria and Eliseu that even if he were going to a wedding, he would attend Wilson's wedding. Gloria is angered by this, but Peracio insists that she was the wrong one in the separation on Wilson and Livia. Xander and Tabata leave for Amor and Bento's wedding.

Damaris infiltrates Charlene and Wilson's wedding and ruins Charlene's dress while causing a circus. Charlene hears about this and gets a bucket of water and throws it on Damaris. Lili and Nancy bump into each other accidentally and are surprised to see each other after a long time. Lucindo gets Damaris out of there and lectures her for the scene she caused.

This scene causes the wedding to be behind schedule so none of the attendants of the wedding will go to Bento's wedding on time.

Lara Keller and the Luxury team arrive and Bento is angered and goes to Amora's room where she is dressed for the wedding. He is infuriated as he did not want their wedding to be in the media but they realize Barbara did this.

After Bento leaves, it is revealed that Amora planned the media'a arrival and Barbara was willing to take the blame.Margot is with Santa in Riberao Bonito and calls Santa telling her she feels that Fabinho needs her.

Giane tells the doctor that she will take care of Fabinho. Bento is uneasy and because he wants the people from Casa Verde to arrive at his wedding before he ties the knot. Charlene and Wilson finally tie the knot.

Upon Gilson and Salma's questioning about Fabinho, Gloria insists that Fabinho isn't her grandson. Faninho starts mumbling deliriously about not being the one who burnt down Toca do Saci and Giane stops Silverio telling him to watch Fabinho.

She climbs into the Yellow Acacia van and tells herself she needs to hurry if she is to stop Bento and Amora's wedding.

Globo

TANGLED HEARTS EPISODE 87

September 12, 2018

We start with Barbara Ellen lecturing Amora and telling her that she still has time to turn back from marrying Bento.

At Crash Media, Erico shows Tina the ring he plans on giving to Veronica and everyone is amazed.

Gladys appears at Damaris' home and Lucindo is tempted once more. Nice, sees her and just as Gladys is getting ready to go up to Damaris' room, Lucindo hides Gladys by making her drop to the bottom of the couch.

Vitinho tells the cast of his show that he will be Filipinho's replacement and they all laugh imagining him in the acting zone.

Xander tells Brenda off when she calls at the house and tells her not to think to show up at the manison after what she did to scar Filipinho's reputation.

He also tells Tabata that she is partly responsible for Filipinho's ruin.

Having a cup of coffee together, Nelson encourages Rosemere and tells her that Filipinho leaving for New York has been the best decision ever because they both need time and space.

Toca do Saci is finally okay and secure. Plinio learns of Bento and Amora's wedding and as Mauricio and Malu leave, Giane wants to talk to Plinio in private. She tells him that she loves Bento as a friend and knows how this marriage to Amora could be the worst mistake of Bento's life.

Sueli is insulted by Tabata when she tries to scoop info on Filipinho.

As Erico and Veronica get cozy with each other, the doorbell rings anda gift bag is delivered to Veronica and at first she assumes it is a present from him but he says it is not.

Mauricio talks to a nostalgic Natan who reminisces his married years to Veronica saying the gift which he has sent to their home will remind her of the years they spent together.

Bluma interrupts their dinner saying how much she won't forgive his seducing and sleeping with her daughter.

Damaris arrives home and hears from Lucindo and Nice that Gladys was there and immediately faints. Lucindo manages to rouse her and when Damaris questions him, he swears not to get down with Gladys.

At the Bar Cantai, Filipinho's farewell party ensues.

Malu manages to convince Mada to go to the party and they leave with Mauricio in tow.

Amora returns to Bento's apartment and tells him that she read her sister's letter and it left her in a very emotional state.

She tells Bento that they should just relax together but he tells her that he is going to Filipinho's farewell party. Despite much insistence, Amora declines the invitation to go to the party and tells Bento she will go home and they can see each other the next day.

Plinio tells Irene that he plans on clarifying some things with Amora.

Giane excitedly prepares for a fashion show.

Gloria manages to come to Filipinho's farewell.

Eliseu decides that he will dance to the music and as he makes it to the dance floor, he bumps into Lili, and they have a heated exchange. Carmem arrives at the party and Gloria is displeased to see her.

Vinny tells Renata that Erico isn't coming to the party.

Fabinho calls Amora and warns her that he knows she burnt Toca do Saci to frame him.

Plinio arrives at Amora's home and tells her that he is not for the idea of her and Bento getting married.

He bribes her and offers to make her a wealthy woman if she leaves Bento alone. Lucindo arrives at the party and meets up with Charlene sitting right beside Wilson.

She announces that they are getting married and Lucindo gives his consent (though he humorously warns Wilson that he'll have to deal with him if Charlene suffers).

Amora tells Plinio that she loves Bento and isn't even a bit interested in his money.

Plinio then goes on to tell Amora that if she decides to get married to Bento,then he will disown him. He leaves and Barbara comes in.

Amora tells her of the bribe and Barbara tells Amora that Plinio is capable of going through with the threat.

Gloria decides to leave after seeing Eliseu and Carmem dancing together.

Eliseu tells Carmem about his exhange with Lili and why they never became a couple. Carmem says it is such a shame he does not like women, but what a shame too that he and Lili never worked things out. Xander and Filipinho are talking when Peixinho arrives and both look at each other sadly.

Peixinho tells him that he will miss him and Filipihno asks him to come to New York some time and see him, which Peixinho says he might just do.

Lucindo, Douglas and Jonas appear on stage dressed impeccably in black clad and Lucindo tells people to ignore Filipinho's sexuality and not make it an issue.

They perform a song titled, "New York" as everyone picks up and cheers Filipinho on. Caio arrives backstage and congratulates Giane on a successful runaway fashion show. They kiss to seal the occasion.

Renata is irritated to be reminded by Vinny that Erico is with Veronica but Vinny kisses her. Barbara advises Amora to take Plinio's deal.

Wilson tells Damaris of his wedding to Charlene and Damaris is heartbroken.

Amora has a plan to keep herself in a good light with Bento and says it is Barbara who will help her. Irene decides to go see Bento and they have a morning coffee together.

At Mrs. Gloria's home, Filipinho huigs everyone goodbye and it is emotional especially after for Rosemere as he leaves and tells them that he loves them all...