''Os Caras de Pau'' (in English, ''The Barefaceds'') is a Brazilian comedy program aired by

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on Sunday. Created by Chico Soares and directed by Márcio Trigo and starring Leandro Hassum, Marcius Melhem.

Production

Conception

The program began in a special made by

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in 2006 but came to prominence in 2010 when he won a fixed time in the grid on Sunday. The program began with sketches, such that the best were chosen by the public for the creation of the first

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of the duo. Result, there was the creation of a program of light and good taste, because it was not something forced, but a program with a script and with people who know what does. In 2010, the recognition came as the humorous Extra TV won the award for the best comedy shows, and the interpreters

Leandro Hassum Leandro Hassum Moreira (born 26 September 1973) is a Brazilian actor, comedian, writer, and film producer. He is well known for having played Jorginho in the TV Show humorous ''Zorra Total'' and ''Os Caras de Pau''. In 2012, he starred in the fra ...

and Marcius Melhem also won awards for best comedians of the year, by

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and the

Melhores do Ano ''Melhores do Ano Troféu Domingão'', or just ''Melhores do Ano'' (''Best of the Year''), is an annual awards ceremony presented by TV Globo. Viewers vote on three artists who have been brilliant and successful during the year on the network, in m ...

. In 2011, the program reached the pinnacle of success, winning the International Prize "Montreux Comedy Awards" in

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Cast

Principal

Secondary

Special participation

Ratings

It is estimated that in August 2012, the series was viewed by 7.96 million viewers,^{1/sup> and received an IBOPE rating of 14/40.Veja a audiência dos programa da Globo de agosto no PNT
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References

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Rede Globo original programming
Brazilian comedy television series
2006 Brazilian television series debuts
2013 Brazilian television series endings
2000s Brazilian television series
2010s Brazilian television series
Portuguese-language television shows}