

Season 1 • Episode 161
LatestMaria da Paz is a committed baker who becomes a wealthy businesswoman twenty years after a tragedy strikes on the day of her wedding to Amadeu. From this broken union a baby is born, Jô, who seeks power and despises her mother’s humble origins. Afraid that her parents’ reunion might spoil her plans, Jô starts an alliance with the charming Régis to convince Maria to marry him and, together, they plan to steal all of Maria’s fortune. In this exciting telenovela written by Emmy Awards winner Walcyr Carrasco, Maria’s optimism must be stronger than Jô’s ambition when the baker finds out about the betrayal and her own daughter’s dangerous secrets.
Writing
Walcyr Carrasco's twist-heavy plotting keeps you hooked
Acting
Agatha Moreira's delicious villainy as Jô
Production
Glamorous sets that scream wealth vs. humble bakery warmth
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Telenovelas like this dominate Brazilian primetime and often spark national water-cooler moments—Jô's villainy became a Twitter phenomenon.
Juliana Paes and Marcos Palmeira previously played lovers in 'Gabriela' (2012), making their reunion here a full-circle moment for fans.