Ouro Verde (2017)
A Portuguese telenovela of revenge, hidden identity, and the relentless pursuit of justice across two continents.
Ouro Verde - Series Information
- Original Title: Ouro Verde
- First Air Year: 2017
- Last Air Year: 2017
- Created by: Maria João Costa
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Soap
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (50 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 221
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Portuguese
- Spoken Languages: Portuguese, Spanish
- First Air Date: January 8, 2017 (Brazil - L), January 8, 2017 (Spain - 7)
- Networks: TVI
- Production Companies: Plural Entertainment
- Production Countries: Portugal, Brazil
Ouro Verde - Plot
Zé Maria Magalhães is an innocent young man who, suddenly, sees his dreams and family destroyed by a man's greed: Miguel Ferreira da Fonseca, a powerful banker. For 15 years, Zé Maria is forced to remain hidden, in a life of lies, in another country, imprisoned by the memories of the past, having to assume a new identity. Today, he is a great farmer, owner of the Ouro Verde empire, known as Jorge Monforte, and has become one of the richest men in Brazil. The course of time only fueled his desire for revenge, making him lose the sense of right and wrong and the ability to love. Fifteen years later, he returns to Portugal, ready to avenge the past and destroy Miguel Ferreira da Fonseca.
Ouro Verde - Trailer
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Ouro Verde - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Maria João Costa
Main Cast
- Diogo Morgado
- Manuela Couto
- Ana Sofia Martins
- Rodrigo Paganelli
- Nuno Homem de Sá
- Nuno Pardal
- Úrsula Corona
- Mafalda Marafusta
- Fernando Pires
- Dina Félix Costa
Ouro Verde - FAQs
What is Ouro Verde about?
Ouro Verde follows Zé Maria Magalhães, a young man whose life is shattered by a corrupt banker. Forced into exile for 15 years under a false identity, he builds a farming empire in Brazil before returning to Portugal to exact revenge on the man who destroyed everything he loved.
Who plays the lead role in Ouro Verde?
Diogo Morgado leads the cast as Zé Maria Magalhães, also known as Jorge Monforte, a man living under a false identity. Morgado is a well-known Portuguese actor recognized internationally for his role as Jesus in the 2014 film Son of God.
When did Ouro Verde first air?
Ouro Verde premiered on January 8, 2017, airing simultaneously in Brazil and Spain. The series ran throughout 2017 on TVI, the Portuguese television network, and concluded after a single season comprising 221 episodes.
How many episodes does Ouro Verde have?
Ouro Verde consists of 221 episodes across its single season, with each episode running approximately 50 minutes. The series aired in 2017 on TVI and is a classic long-format telenovela in the Portuguese and Brazilian soap opera tradition.
Who created the series Ouro Verde?
Ouro Verde was created by Maria João Costa, a Portuguese writer and television producer. The series was produced by Plural Entertainment and broadcast on TVI, one of Portugal's major commercial television networks.
Is Ouro Verde a telenovela or a drama series?
Ouro Verde is both a telenovela and a drama series. It follows the classic telenovela format with a large cast, serialized storytelling, and themes of revenge, identity, and family conflict, produced for the Portuguese and Brazilian television markets.
What language is Ouro Verde in?
Ouro Verde is primarily in Portuguese, reflecting its Portuguese production origins. The series also features Spanish, given its co-production ties with Brazil and its broadcast in Spain. It was produced by Plural Entertainment and aired on TVI.
What are some shows similar to Ouro Verde?
Viewers who enjoyed Ouro Verde may also like Couple of Mirrors (2021), I Love Paraisópolis (2015), Hasta el fin del mundo (2014), Violetta (2012), and Madre Paula (2017). These series share similar themes of romance, drama, and serialized storytelling in the telenovela tradition.
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