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Overview
- The Globoplay original, produced by Estúdios Globo and released this year, took the top telenovela prize at the international awards ceremony.
- Authors George Moura and Sergio Goldenberg and producer Juliana Castro accepted the honor, highlighting the story’s universal themes drawn from Brazil’s sertão.
- The series prevailed over nominees from Germany (Crystal Wall), the United Kingdom (EastEnders), Turkey (Eshref Ruya), Belgium (Life Happens) and Spain (Valle Salvaje).
- Globo executives called the result a boost for Brazilian dramaturgy’s global standing and for Globoplay’s strategy to invest in premium original storytelling.
- Set in the Northeast backlands and inspired by the cangaço of the 1920s–30s, the drama features characters echoing figures like Lampião and Maria Bonita.