| Espelho da Vida | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | |
| Created by | Elizabeth Jhin |
| Directed by | Pedro Vasconcellos |
| Starring |
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| Opening theme | "Minha Vida” byRita Lee |
| Country of origin | Brazil |
| Original language | Portuguese |
| No. of episodes | 160 |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Carrancas,Minas Gerais Tiradentes, Minas Gerais Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais Mariana, Minas Gerais |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 31–45 minutes |
| Production company | Estúdios Globo |
| Original release | |
| Network | TV Globo |
| Release | 25 September 2018 (2018-09-25) – 1 April 2019 (2019-04-01) |
Espelho da Vida is a Braziliantelenovela produced and broadcast byTV Globo that premiered on 25 September 2018, replacingOrgulho e Paixão, and ended on 1 April 2019. It is created by Elizabeth Jhin, and directed by Pedro Vasconcelos.
The show features a large ensemble cast headed by;Vitória Strada,João Vicente de Castro,Alinne Moraes,Rafael Cardoso,Irene Ravache,Júlia Lemmertz,Ângelo Antônio,Vera Fischer andKéfera Buchmann.
Set in both the present time and the 1930s,Espelho da Vida tells the story of Cris Valencia, a budding actress who accompanies her boyfriend to Rosa Branca to make a film based on Julia Castelo, a woman who was mysteriously murdered in the 30s. Cris will also discover she is actually a reincarnation of Julia Castelo. Cris will try to unravel the enigma that befell her in her past life.
In the town of Rosa Branca, Vicente, on his deathbed, makes a final request to his wife, Margot: to bring back his grandson, Alain, a successful filmmaker, to create a biographical film that tells the world the story of Julia Castelo, a woman involved in a mysterious crime in the 1930s. The crime left many unanswered questions. Despite having sworn never to return to Rosa Branca after being betrayed a decade earlier by his ex-girlfriend Isabel and his cousin Felipe, Alain decides to honour his grandfather’s dying wish. Accompanied by his girlfriend, actress Cris Valencia, Alain embarks on the project, casting Cris as the film's protagonist.
During her research for the role, Cris discovers a mirror in Julia Castelo's house that allows her to travel back to the 1930s, the era when the crime occurred. There, she learns she is the reincarnation of Julia Castelo. With Margot's help, Cris delves into the past to uncover the truth behind Julia's death and determine whether Julia’s boyfriend, Danilo, was indeed the murderer or wrongly accused—a mystery obscured by the lack of documentation and evidence.
Meanwhile, Alain and Cris face challenges in the present. Isabel is determined to win back Alain, resorting to manipulation and scheming. At the same time, Cris must contend with Mariane, a fiercely ambitious actress who will stop at nothing to take the lead role in the film, even if it means sabotaging Cris.
The first title to be considered for production wasO Avesso da Vida.[16] For the setting of the telenovela, the fictitious Rosa Branca, the network decided not to build a scenic city, but to record in four historic cities ofMinas Gerais:Carrancas,Tiradentes,Ouro Preto andMariana.[17] The first phase of filming ended on 27 July 2018.[18] The first teaser was released on 25 August 2018.[19]
Isis Valverde was the first to be considered for the lead role, but she passed on the role due to her pregnancy.[20][21]Paolla Oliveira was cast in the sequence, but the actress repeat partnership with Rafael Cardoso and Alinne Moraes inAlém do Tempo, she eventually moved toTroia;Sophie Charlotte,Bianca Bin andCamila Queiroz were also considered for the role,[22][23] but the part was eventually given to Vitória Strada.[24] After starring in a number of films,Kéfera Buchmann auditioned and was cast, making her debut in television.[25]
Alexandre Nero and Gabriel Leone were also considered for the roles of Alain and Danilo, but for already being on the air in the main roles of the seriesOnde Nascem os Fortes. They were replaced byJoão Vicente de Castro andRafael Cardoso respectively.[26]
| Espelho da Vida: Volume 1 | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Various artists | |
| Released | 5 October 2018 (2018-10-05) |
| Length | 56:15 |
| Label | Som Livre |
Espelho da Vida: Volume 1 was released on 5 October 2018 bySom Livre. It contains a variety of tracks by various artists.[27]
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Minha Vida" | Rita Lee | 2:26 |
| 2. | "Always" | Gavin James | 4:07 |
| 3. | "O Sol" | Vitor Kley | 3:29 |
| 4. | "Clearly" | Grace VanderWaal | 4:11 |
| 5. | "On Top Of The World" | Tim McMorris | 3:36 |
| 6. | "Só Você" | Fábio Júnior | 3:48 |
| 7. | "Sincero" | Lulu Santos | 4:31 |
| 8. | "Coisa de Casa" | OutroEu | 3:33 |
| 9. | "Espirais" | Marjorie Estiano | 3:32 |
| 10. | "Mil Noite de Um Amor Sem Fim" | Silva | 3:09 |
| 11. | "Certas Coisas" | Milton Nascimento | 4:22 |
| 12. | "Pontos de Partida" | Max Viana | 3:59 |
| 13. | "João de Barro" | Leandro Léo | 4:25 |
| 14. | "O Velho e a Flor" | Toquinho andVinicius de Moraes | 4:22 |
| 15. | "Oração ao Tempo" | Maria Bethânia | 2:45 |
| Total length: | 56:15 | ||
| Espelho da Vida: Volume 2 | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Various artists | |
| Released | 7 December 2018 (2018-12-07) |
| Length | 67:10 |
| Label | Som Livre |
Espelho da Vida: Volume 2 was released on 7 December 2018 bySom Livre.[28]
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Promete" | Ana Vilela | 3:18 |
| 2. | "Outro Lugar" | Milton Nascimento | 4:51 |
| 3. | "Mamãe Natureza" | Lulu Santos | 4:06 |
| 4. | "O Lado Bom da Vida" | Peu Del Rey | 3:23 |
| 5. | "Quando Você Passa" | Bralih | 3:17 |
| 6. | "Amiúde" | Roberta Campos &Marcelo Camelo | 4:47 |
| 7. | "Todo o Amor que Houver Nessa Vida" | Cazuza | 2:54 |
| 8. | "Weekend" | Blitz | 3:19 |
| 9. | "A Fórmula do Amor II" | Leoni &Leo Jaime | 4:13 |
| 10. | "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" | BFF Girls | 2:46 |
| 11. | "We Can Do Better" | Matt Simons | 3:00 |
| 12. | "Save Me Now" | Andru Donalds | 5:00 |
| 13. | "Today" | Eric Silver | 3:32 |
| 14. | "Lovin' You" | Minnie Riperton | 3:59 |
| 15. | "Ain't No Sunshine" | Bill Withers | 2:04 |
| 16. | "Rosa" | Marisa Monte | 2:45 |
| 17. | "Anos Dourados" | Maria Bethânia | 3:15 |
| 18. | "A Time For Us" | Nino Rota, Cliff Eidelman And Royal Scottish National Orchestra | 6:41 |
| Total length: | 67:10 | ||
| Season | Timeslot (BRT/AMT) | Episodes | First aired | Last aired | Avg. viewers (points) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Viewers (points) | Date | Viewers (points) | ||||
| 1 | Monday—Saturday 6:20 pm | 160 | 25 September 2018 (2018-09-25) | 21[29] | 1 April 2019 (2019-04-01) | 23[30] | 17.8[31] |
The premiere registered a viewership rating of 21 points, the same indices recorded by its predecessor,Orgulho e Paixão.[29]
