The soap opera “Aunt”adaptation of the novel by Jorge Amadowas a huge audience success when it was shown for the first time, between 1989 and 1990. Now, it returns to Globo’s small screens in December, as part of “Worth Seeing Again”providing viewers with the opportunity to relive memorable moments from this story that conquered Brazil.
Throughout its chapters, it presented iconic scenes, whose characters and plots are still remembered and talked about to this day.
Remember iconic moments from “Tieta”
Tieta defends Ninete (Rogéria) who was a trans woman
In a memorable scene, Tieta is faced with the revelation of the true identity of Ninete, a character played by Rogéria. Ninete, who has always been seen as a blonde and seductive woman, surprises everyone by revealing, in a bar, that she is, in fact, a man named Valdemar.
The moment was impactful, both for breaking taboos and for Tieta’s firm stance, who defends Ninete against the city’s prejudices. The scene stands out for its revolutionary content for the time and for the character’s courage in supporting someone who was marginalized by society.
Amorzinho (Lilia Cabral) goes out in her underwear in the square shouting “I want a man”
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Another scene that marked the story of “Tieta” was the appearance of Amorzinho, played by Lilia Cabral, in a moment of total emotional loss.
In the middle of the city square, Amorzinho, dressed only in red panties, starts shouting: “I want a man! I want man! Call them ‘men’!” The scene generated big laughs and became one of the funniest and most unforgettable moments, showing the character’s madness and emotional fragility.
Tieta pulls Perpétua’s wig (Joana Fomm)
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The rivalry between Tieta and Perpétua, played by Joana Fomm, was one of the main drivers of . In one of the most emblematic moments of the soap opera, the character rips off Perpétua’s wig in front of everyone, in an act of revenge.
Perpétua, who always considered herself moralist and blessed, had her image as owner of all traditional values ruined, and the scene was a major turning point in the story, showing Tieta’s power to recover her dignity and take revenge for the injustices of the past.
Tieta’s return to Santana do Agreste
One of the most impactful moments of the soap opera was Tieta’s return to her hometown, Santana do Agreste. After being unfairly expelled 25 years earlier by her father, the protagonist returns rich and powerful, willing to face those who humiliated her and change the dynamics of the small town.
Tieta’s arrival is a milestone in the plot, where the protagonist reveals that she did not return for forgiveness, but to bring justice and transform the lives of the local residents.
Revelation about who the “Woman in White” was
The mystery of the “Woman in White”, a mysterious figure who attacked the city’s men at night, was also one of the great plots of “Tieta”.
During the plot, the identity of the woman who caused so much panic and curiosity was revealed: she was, in fact, Laura (Cláudia Alencar), wife of Commander Dário. The revelation surprised everyone, but it also brought to light the libertine and non-standard behavior of the woman, who had an unusual relationship with the commander and another lover. The story generated great discussions and became one of the biggest mysteries solved in the soap opera.
