20 Brazilian soap operas that had very different names from the ones that aired

That soap operas are one of the great passions of Brazilians, almost no one doubts. What many wonder is how the names of each work come about. Sometimes, the author’s initial idea changes completely when the recordings start and the directions that the story begins to take.

the team of awesome.club he wondered what would be the original titles of successful soap operas. And we managed to find a rich list of plots that changed identities before going on the air. See our selection.

The exchange was suggested for the plot not to be related to its predecessor I Love Paraisópolis.

The change was designed to give more strength to the plot, which dealt with identity and dreams.

At the time, some critics said the working title was more interesting. We agree.

The soap opera could still have had other names, but it became a hit with that title.

The author felt that the plot was lighter than the initial title implied. She was right, wasn’t she?

The station did not want to give a religious connotation to the plot and, therefore, decided to change.

The working title had been based on a story that inspired the author.

The initial name referred to the gemstone found by the Commander at the beginning of the plot.

Would that be too obvious a name for this story based on the conflict between the two “species”?

The plot could have had another name, still linked to family values.

To highlight the “facade” personality of one of the protagonists.

The new name should better express the theme of the novel. Did he make it?

The telenovela had another provisional title, also linked to the partner of the three Marias.

The name of the soap opera had to change for legal and commercial reasons.

The title was changed as it was considered too melancholy. Do you think so too?

It was in Copacabana that much of the plot unfolded. It even made sense!

The name change came from the duality between the two protagonists.

That was the name of the first version of the soap opera, shown in the 1970s.

The title had to be changed as there was already a movie with the same name.

A choice to please the board. And the audience!

Some are much better with the new name, aren’t they? Other titles would have been funny along the way. Which one do you think shouldn’t have changed? Tell us in the comments and take the opportunity to tag that noveleira friend!