Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: TV Globo
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 8.0/10
Memórias de um Gigolô
Overview
The story takes place in São Paulo, in the late 1920s, and has Mariano's memories as its starting point. Orphaned, he loses the aunt who raised him and ends up in Madame Iara's brothel, where he meets two people who transform his life: Esmeraldo, a gigolo who loves the good life who becomes his master; and the prostitute Guadalupe, known as Lu, a sweet and extremely sensual woman. Esmeraldo is Lu's boyfriend, whom he loves unconditionally. Mariano enters the couple's lives and ends up falling in love with her, thus forming the love triangle that drives the entire narrative.
This production, originally released in 1986, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and Comedy.
- • Produced in Brazil.
- • Original Language: Portuguese.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Lauro Corona
Mariano
Bruna Lombardi
Lu
Ney Latorraca
Esmeraldo
Elke Maravilha
Madame Yara
Zé Trindade
Buster Keaton
Débora Fuchs
Consuelo
Tereza Mascarenhas
Simone
Leiloca
Albina
Seasons
Minisseries
20 Episodes • Aired 1986-07-14
Adaptation of the novel of the same name by Marcos Rey, the miniseries is centered on the love triangle formed by a prostitute and two gigolos.
