''Rua Augusta'' is a Brazilian

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based on the Israeli series ''"Allenby St."'' that premiered on TNT Brazil on March 15, 2018. It is the first Brazilian original series released by TNT in a co-production with O2 Filmes. It is directed by Pedro Morelli and Fábio Mendonça, and written by Ana Reber, Jaqueline Vargas and Julia Furrer. The series brings as main scenario the

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and prostitution in '' Rua Augusta'', one of the most emblematic streets of the city of

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Premise

The narrative accompanies the story of Mika (

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), who works as a stripper at the nightclub Love. In this bustling scenario, she builds a relatively normal life and hides facts from her past. Throughout the series, she will have a loving involvement and develop a great partnership with Alex (Lourinelson Vladmir), who is the manager at the Hell nightclub.

Cast

as Mika * Pathy de Jesus as Nicole * Rodrigo Pandolfo as Emílio *

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as Raul * Lourinelson Vladmir as Alex * Zemanuel Pinheiro as Cézar * Glamour Garcia as Babete * Rui Ricardo as Dimas * Carlos Meceni as Maurício Amaral * Rafael Dib as Lucas

Release

The series premiered on TNT Brazil on March 15, 2018. The streaming service

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purchased rights to broadcast the series in Latin America.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 6868820 2018 Brazilian television series debuts 2010s Brazilian television series Brazilian drama television series Portuguese-language television shows Prostitution in Brazilian television Television shows filmed in São Paulo (state) Television shows set in São Paulo Brazilian television series based on Israeli television series