Pantanal was a huge success in 1990, when aired by Rede Manchete. Written by Benedito Ruy Barbosa, the work had a cast of stars and revelations that would be consecrated in the coming years, such as Cristiana Oliveira, who was making her second soap opera and first protagonist, and Carolina Ferraz, who debuted in dramaturgy.
Now, more than 30 years later, the soap opera has been remake by Rede Globo, which is also filled with great names, such as Marcos Palmeira, Juliana Paes and Murilo Benício, in addition to having a text by Bruno Luperi, grandson of the author of the story.
we, from awesome.club, We love to relive the emotions of great soap operas and we decided to make a comparison between the actors of the two versions of Pantanal, to remember the characters of the plot and meet their new interpreters. Just take a look!
Juma Marruá — Before Cristiana Oliveira and now Alanis Guillen
The main character of the plot was played in the first version by Cristiana Oliveira, which was a huge success. Now “the woman who turns into a jaguar” will be starring Alanis Guillen, who was born eight years after the original Pantanal exhibition. In 2019, she was Rita in Malhação and, after the announcement of her new role, she already had the approval of Cristiana.
Joventino (Jove) — Before Marcos Winter and now Jesuíta Barbosa
Alongside Alanis as the protagonist of the soap opera, Jesuíta will play Joventino, Juma’s romantic partner and son of José Leôncio and Madeleine, a role that in the original was played by Marcos Winter. For this job, the actor had to change his look, lengthening and dyeing his hair.
José Leôncio — Before Claudio Marzo and now Marcos Palmeira
Marcos Palmeira acted in the original version of the telenovela as the pawn Tadeu. Now, after 30 years, he returns to the plot as José Leôncio, father of Joventino, who in the previous production was played by Cláudio Marzo.
Young José Leôncio — Before Paulo Gorgulho and now Renato Góes
One of the protagonists of the first phase of the novel, Renato Góes will play José Leôncio, Paulo Gorgulho’s character in the original plot. In this part, he will make a romantic pair with Bruna Linzmeyer (Madeleine) and Letícia Salles (Filó).
Maria Marruá — Before Cássia Kiss and now Juliana Paes
The role of Juma’s mother was played in the original by Cássia Kiss and will now be played by Juliana Paes. The actress did a very successful job in A Dona do Pedaço and, in the plot, she also had to change her look, lengthening her hair and getting an aged look to live the new character.
Young Madeleine — Before Ingra Lyberato and now Bruna Linzmeyer
Madeleine was one of José Leôncio’s wives, with whom he had a son, Jove. In the original version, this role was played by Ingra Lyberato in the first phase and by Ítala Nandi in the second. Now, it will be Bruna Linzmeyer’s turn to bring this character to life when she was young.
Dr. Gustavo — Before José de Abreu and now Caco Ciocler
In the plot, psychoanalyst Dr. Gustavo disputes Madeleine’s attention with José Leôncio and was originally played by José de Abreu. This time, the role will be played by Caco Ciocler, who last acted in another remake, in Éramos Seis, from 2019. Also, he will have to share the character with actor Gabriel Stauffer, who will play the doctor in the first phase of the soap opera.
Alcides — Before Ângelo Antônio and now Juliano Cazarré
Alcides is a farmhand who works on José Leôncio’s farm and doesn’t really like Jove, creating a certain rivalry with him. The character that will now be played by Juliano Cazarré was previously played by Ângelo Antônio, who had a great prominence at the time.
Guta — Before Luciene Adami and now Julia Dalavia
Guta is an independent and free woman, who has a relationship with Alcides and with Jove, a character that gave much prominence to actress Luciene Adami, in the original version. Now it will be Julia Dalavia’s turn, 23, to give life to one of the highlights of the soap opera.
Old man from Rio — Before Cláudio Marzo and now Osmar Prado
Osmar Prado says he was thrilled to know that he will live the character played by Claudio Marzo in the first version. He says that the actor represented this entity of nature with brilliance, so this is a big responsibility.
Tadeu — Before Marcos Palmeira and now José Loreto
José Loreto prepared himself a lot to live the character that used to be Marcos Palmeira. He lived for two months in Mato Grosso do Sul, working out at the gym to shape his body and working in the fields to learn how to be a real farmhand.
Filó — Before Jussara Freire and now Dira Paes
Filó is a character who has a troubled love relationship with José Leôncio, who does not assume the relationship or the son that the two had together, Tadeu. Dira Paes said that, to prepare, she will ask for the blessing of her predecessor, Jussara Freire, as she recognizes that she was brilliant in the role and was very successful with it.
Young Filó — Before Tânia Alves and now Leticia Salles
Letícia Salles is a model and will make her debut as an actress in the role of Filó, in the first phase of the soap opera. She will be Renato Góes’ romantic partner and says that, to live the role played by Tânia Alves, she will need to learn to give technical kisses. Still, she says that she has already contacted Dira Paes, with whom she shares the character, to discuss the elaboration of the work.
Tenório — Before Antônio Petrin and now Murilo Benício
Tenório, who was previously played by Antônio Petrin, is a farmer who employs the farmhand Alcides, but becomes his enemy when he learns that the employee is in love with his wife, Maria Bruaca. This love triangle will be starring Murilo Benício, Débora Bloch and Juliano Cazarré.
Maria Bruaca — Before Ângela Leal and now Débora Bloch
Débora Bloch was about to finish recording the second season of Segunda Chamada when she was cast in the role of Maria Bruaca. The character, who was previously played by Ângela Leal, is Tenório’s wife and lives a forbidden romance with the pawn Alcides.
Irma — Before Carolina Ferraz and now Malu Rodrigues
Malu Rodrigues, who acted in the soap opera Tapas & Beijos, will play Irma, a role in which Carolina Ferraz made her debut in soap operas. The character is Madeleine’s sister and falls in love with José Leôncio, her brother-in-law.
So, did you like the choice of new interpreters for these characters? Which actor or actress do you think should be in this remake? Leave your comment!
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