Overview
Dona Anja is a Brazilian telenovela produced by JPO Produções and originally broadcast by SBT from December 9, 1996, to April 26, 1997. Based on the novel of the same name by Josué Guimarães, it was adapted by Cristianne Fridman and Yoya Wursch, with general direction by Roberto Talma. The telenovela stars Lucélia Santos, Jonas Mello, Angelina Muniz, Danton Mello, Manuela Dias, Giuseppe Oristânio, Luiz Guilherme, and Sérgio Mamberti. Set in 1977 in the countryside of Rio Grande do Sul, the story follows Anja Guimarães Castilhos, a woman who breaks with the conservative traditions of her town after discovering her fiancé's betrayal. Together with Colonel Quineu, she becomes the owner of a brothel and challenges the values of local society by defending women's independence and questioning social norms. Surrounded by political conflicts, rivalries, and personal disputes, Anja fights for her freedom while facing powerful enemies.
Cast
- Lucélia Santos as Anja Guimarães Castilhos
- Jonas Mello as Coronel Quineu Castilhos
- Sérgio Mamberti as Padre Antônio
- Angelina Muniz as Maria Helena Salena
- Danton Mello as Bruno Caçapa
- Manuela Dias as Maria Aparecida Salena
- Giuseppe Oristanio as Pedro Caçapa
- Luis Guilherme as Chico Salena
- Vera Zimmermann as Adelaide Vilaverde
- Jandir Ferrari as Comerlato Vilaverde