Duas Caras (English: Two Faces) is a Brazilian telenovela produced and broadcast by TV Globo from 1 October 2007 to 31 May 2008, replacing Paraíso Tropical and followed by A Favorita. It is created by Aguinaldo Silva and directed by Wolf Maya.
Starring Dalton Vigh, Marjorie Estiano, Alinne Moraes, Débora Falabella, Lázaro Ramos, Letícia Spiller, Betty Faria, Flávia Alessandra, Renata Sorrah, Suzana Vieira, and Antônio Fagundes.
It is the first telenovela by Rede Globo to be produced in high-definition.
The telenovela spans through Maria Paula's revenge against Marconi Ferraço, her ex-husband that robbed her of all her inheritance.
Contents
Premise
In the past, as Adalberto Rangel, he met and seduced Maria Paula. With a calculated coldheart, he married her, stole her fortune, then abandoned her, unaware she was pregnant at the time. Ten years later, accompanied by her son Renato, Maria Paula plots to recover her dignity and to find justice by getting revenge against the indignities done to her.
Plot
Adalberto Rangel, born Juvenaldo, lived with his poor father and siblings in a favela. Having no way to sustain the family, his father sold him (a boy) to Hermógenes Rangel, a thief. Some time later, Adalberto decides to make his own fortune without depending on his mentor. He steals all of Hermógenes' money, and flees.
During the escape, a serious car accident occurs, killing a couple. While searching the dead couple's car, Adalberto discovers a suitcase containing money, pictures and personal effects of their daughter. He proceeds to the fictitious city of Passaredo (adapted from São Bento do Sul, Santa Catarina) to meet the orphaned Maria Paula.
Adalberto lies to Maria, telling her that he was asked by her parents to care for her. The heiress's friends try to alert her, but she won't listen. Adalberto asks Maria Paula to marry him. She is swept off her feet by the con man. Not long after the wedding, Adalberto disappears. He leaves Maria absolutely nothing. Adalberto changes his entire life, including his name, home (in Rio de Janeiro) and lifestyle. He even has plastic surgery to change his face. The only person he shares his secret with is Bárbara Carreira – a prostitute to whom he lost his virginity. Adalberto, or Dr. Marconi Ferraço, makes his name as a respectable construction entrepreneur.
Some years later, Maria Paula relocates in Rio de Janeiro. She sees a news report about Ferraço, and recognizes him as her husband. She starts to track him down.
With a new identity and a lot of money in his pocket, Ferraço decides to conquer the beautiful Sílvia. She falls in love with the man she knows as Ferraço and accepts his offer of marriage. Maria Paula gatecrashes the engagement party and makes a big scene. Silvia remains engaged to him, and he becomes her first great love. Sílvia and Maria Paula both vie for Marconi Ferraço's attention. It remains unknown whether Maria Paula is interested in love or in revenge. Sílvia is slowly revealed as a psychopath, willing to go to extremes to stay with Ferraço.
Branca, Silvia's mother, discovers on the day following her husband João Pedro's death that he had an extra-marital affair for over twenty years with Célia Mara. Branca assumes her husband's place as the president of the Universidade Pessoa de Moraes. She transforms it in an institution of excellence.
Notable cast
Marjorie Estiano - Maria Paula Fonseca do Nascimento Ferreira
Dalton Vigh - Marconi Ferraço (Adalberto Rangel / Juvenaldo Ferreira)
Alinne Moraes - Maria Sílvia Barreto Pessoa de Moraes Main Villain
Antônio Fagundes - Juvenal Antena (Juvenal Ferreira dos Santos)
Susana Vieira - Branca Maria Barreto Pessoa de Moraes
José Wilker - Francisco Macieira
Renata Sorrah - Célia Mara de Andrade Couto Melgaço
Lázaro Ramos - Evilásio Caó dos Santos
Débora Falabella - Júlia de Queiroz Barreto Caó dos Santos
Marília Pêra - Gioconda de Queiroz Barreto
Stênio Garcia - Barretão (Paulo de Queiroz Barreto)
Flávia Alessandra - Alzira de Andrade Correia
Betty Faria - Bárbara Carreira
Marília Gabriela - Guigui (Margarida McKenzie Salles Prado)
Caco Ciocler - Claudius Maciel
Marcos Winter - Mr. Narciso Tellerman
Letícia Spiller - Maria Eva Monteiro Duarte
Juliana Knust - Débora Vieira Melgaço
Soundtrack
Soundtrack With Brazilian Songs
The album containing the Portuguese songs that are part of the soundtrack:
Tá Perdoado - Maria Rita (Music theme of Maria Eva)
Trabalhador - Seu Jorge (Music theme of Juvenal Antena)
Delírio dos Mortais - Djavan (Music theme: City of Rio de Janeiro)
Oração ao Tempo - Caetano Veloso (Music theme of Maria Paula)
E Vamos á Luta - Gonzaguinha (Opening)
Canto de Oxum - Maria Bethânia (Music theme of Setembrina)
Ela Une Todas as Coisas - Jorge Vercilo (Track general Romantic)
Geraldinos e Arquibaldos - Chicas (Music theme of Bernardinho)
Negro Gato - MC Leozinho (Music theme of Evilásio)
Be Myself - Charlie Brown Jr. (Music theme of Marconi Ferraço)
Ternura - Isabella Taviani (Music theme of Célia Mara)
Toda Vez que Eu Digo Adeus - Cássia Eller (Music theme of Sílvia)
Você não Entende Nada - Celso Fonseca (Music theme of Dália, Bernardinho and Heraldo)
Folhetim - Luiza Possi (Music theme of Alzira)
Coisas que Eu Sei - Danni Carlos (Music theme of Júlia)
International songs
The album containing the English songs that are part of the soundtrack:
No One - Alicia Keys
Let Me Out - Ben's Brother (Music theme of Benoliel)
Same Mistake - James Blunt (Music theme of Maria Paula and Ferraço)
Scared - Tiago Lorc (Music theme of Sílvia and Ferraço)
Lost Without You - Robin Thicke (Music theme of Sílvia)
Kiss Kiss - Chris Brown feat. T-Pain (Music theme of Zidane e Gyslaine)
So Much for You - Ashley Tisdale (Music theme of Alzira)
Gimme More - Britney Spears (Music theme of Texas Bar)
2 Hearts - Kylie Minogue (Music theme of Débora)
How Deep Is Your Love - The Bird and the Bee (Music theme of Dália, Bernadinho e Heraldo)
You Are So Beautiful - Ivo Pessoa (Music theme of Júlia and Evilásio)
I'm All Right - Madeleine Peyroux (Music theme of Branca and Macieira)
The Look of Love (From Casino Royale) - Diana Krall (Music theme of Célia Mara)
Yesterday - Liverpool Kids (Music theme of Gioconda)
All She Wants (O Xote das Meninas) - Marina Elali (Music theme of Solange and Claudius)
Instrumental music
The album containing the original score written by Victor Pozas and instrumental versions of the soundtrack:
Tema de Maria Paula (Music theme of Maria Paula) - Victor Pozas
E Vamos à Luta - Gonzaguinha
Tá Perdoado - Arlindo Cruz
Tema de Claudius (Music theme of Claudius) - Victor Pozas
Coisas que eu Sei - Dudu Falcão
O Trem Parte - Victor Pozas
Delírio dos Mortais - Djavan
Oração ao Tempo - Caetano Veloso
A Obra - Victor Pozas
Geraldinos e Arquibaldos - Gonzaguinha
A Descoberta - Victor Pozas
Tema de Hermógenes, Adalberto e Marconi (Music theme of Hermógenes, Adalberto and Marconi) - Victor Pozas
Folhetim - Chico Buarque
A Espera - Victor Pozas
Vida Alegre - Victor Pozas
Pot-Pourri: Sambas da Portelinha (Bônus Track) - Victor Pozas