4.045 minSeason 1 • Episode 203
LatestHeartbreak forever changed the fate of the young and humble José Alfredo. Years later, he became the Lord Alfredo, a successful owner of a jewelry empire and a man obsessed with power. Temperamental and cunning, he tries to balance his turbulent marriage, an extramarital love affair, and the dispute between his children over succession in his business. One day, however, the unexpected appearance of a possible daughter, of whom he was unaware, causes upheaval in his life and takes his familial conflicts to a whole new level.
Acting
Alexandre Nero devours scenery as the Comendador.
Costume
Glitzy jewelry empire fashion that screams 'new money'.
Writing
Aguinaldo Silva's trademark twists every 4.7 episodes.
Creator
Aguinaldo Silva
Alexandre Nero
Comendador José Alfredo de Medeiros
Lília Cabral
Maria Marta de Mendonça e Albuquerque Medeiros
Leandra Leal
Cristina dos Anjos Bastos Medeiros Ferreira
Marina Ruy Barbosa
Maria Ísis Ferreira da Costa Medeiros
Drica Moraes
Cora dos Anjos Bastos
Marjorie Estiano
Cora dos Anjos Bastos
Caio Blat
José Pedro Medeiros de Mendonça e Albuquerque / Fabrício Melgaço
Andréia Horta
Maria Clara Medeiros de Mendonça e Albuquerque
Rafael Cardoso
Vicente Ferreira
Daniel Rocha
João Lucas Medeiros de Mendonça e Albuquerque
Othon Bastos
Silviano (Renato Silviano dos Santos Muniz)
Carmo Dalla Vecchia
Maurílio Ferreira / Renato Silviano Jr.
Maria Ribeiro
Danielle Medeiros de Mendonça e Albuquerque
Zezé Polessa
Magnólia Ferreira da Costa
Tato Gabus Mendes
Severo da Costa
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Empire helped revive the 'novela das 9' tradition of wealthy, morally bankrupt dynasties, directly inspired by 1980s hits like Vale Tudo.
The Comendador's iconic white suits became so popular that Alexandre Nero was offered jewelry endorsement deals during filming.
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