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<\/a>Empire<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n
The saga of the young and humble Jos\u00e9 Alfredo (Alexandre Nero, \u2018Looks & Essence\u2019), who arrives in Rio de Janeiro looking for a better life and, years later, becomes a millionaire jewel trader, have conquered the international market. Since its debut at Natpe in January, and featured as one of Globo\u2019s highlights for MIPTV, \u2018Empire\u2019 has already been licensed to air in 15 countries.<\/p>\n
In Brazil, \u2018aired during Globo\u2019s Prime Time and won over audiences across the country, following in the footsteps of other telenovelas written by renowned author Aguinaldo Silva (\u2018Looks & Essence\u2019<\/i>). Filled with suspense, mystery and intrigue, the plot recorded an average of 34 rating points and 59% share, reaching 45 million viewers (Source: Ibope).<\/p>\n
The decline of Jos\u00e9 Alfredo\u2019s business; the dispute between his children for his legacy; the troubled marriage to Maria Marta (Lilia Cabral, Looks & Essence\u2019<\/i>; the romantic affair with Maria Isis (Marina Ruy Barbosa, Trail of Lies<\/i>); and the countless plot twists have made \u2018Empire\u2019 a captivating and engaging story.<\/p>\n
Also airing on SIC, is among the 10 most watched programs in Portugal (source: GFK).<\/p>\n
The telenovela features a star-studded cast: Jos\u00e9 Mayer and Adriana Birolli (Looks & Essence<\/i>), Paulo Betti and Rafael Cardoso (\u2018The Life We Lead\u2019<\/i>), and Nanda Costa (Brave Woman\u2019<\/i>, among others.<\/p>\n