''A Máscara'' is a Portuguese reality singing competition television series based on the ''
Masked Singer
''Masked Singer'' is an international music reality game show franchise. It originated from the South Korean program '' The King of Mask Singer'', developed by Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation.
Format
The format features celebrities who perform ...
'' franchise which originated from the South Korean version of the show ''
King of Mask Singer
''The King of Mask Singer'' () is a South Korean singing competition program presented by Kim Sung-joo, with introductions by voice actor . It airs on MBC on Sunday, starting from April 5, 2015 as a part of MBC's '' Sunday Night'' programming ...
''. It premiered on
SIC
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on 1 January 2020.
Series overview
Season 1
Contestants
The first season premiered on 1 January 2020 and ended on 23 February of the same year.
Episodes
Episode 1 (1 January)
Episode 2 (5 January)
Episode 3 (11 & 12 January)
Episode 4 (18 & 19 January)
Episode 5 (25 & 26 January)
* Guest performance: Camaleão (
António Sala) sings "20 Anos" by
José Cid
Episode 6 (1 & 2 February)
* Guest performance: Camaleão () sings "Cheguei" by
Ludmilla
Episode 7 (8 & 9 February)
* Guest performance: Camaleão (
Nelson Évora) sings "
I Got You (I Feel Good)
"I Got You (I Feel Good)" is a song by the American singer James Brown. First recorded for the 1964 album '' Out of Sight'' and then released in an alternate take as a single in 1965 and included on the compilation album of the same name, it w ...
" by
James Brown
James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, musician, and record producer. The central progenitor of funk music and a major figure of 20th-century music, he is referred to by Honorific nick ...
Episode 8 (15 & 16 February)
* Guest performance: Camaleão (
Madjer
João Victor Saraiva (born 22 January 1977), better known as Madjer, is a Portuguese retired beach soccer player. He played in the Striker (association football), forward position, and has won numerous awards at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cups ...
) sings "Dizer Que Não" by
Dengaz
Luís Mendes, mostly known for his stage name Dengaz (born August 9, 1984), is a Portuguese rapper and hip-hop
Hip-hop or hip hop (originally disco rap) is a popular music genre that emerged in the early 1970s from the African-American ...
Episode 9 (23 & 24 February)
Round one
Round two
* Guest performance: Camaleão () sings "
I Don't Care" by
Ed Sheeran
Edward Christopher Sheeran ( ; born 17 February 1991) is an English singer-songwriter. Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk, he began writing songs around the age of eleven. In early 2011, Sheeran independently r ...
and
Justin Bieber
Justin Drew Bieber ( ; born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer. Regarded as a pop icon, he is recognized for his multi-genre musical performances. He was discovered by record executive Scooter Braun in 2008 and subsequently brought to the U ...
Round three
Season 2
Contestants
Episodes
Episode 1 (1 January)
Episode 2 (2 January)
Episode 3 (3 January)
* Guest Performance: Dinossauro sings "
O mio babbino caro" from
Gianni Schicchi
() is a comic opera in one act by Giacomo Puccini to an Italian libretto by Giovacchino Forzano, composed in 1917–18. The libretto is based on an incident mentioned in Dante's ''Divine Comedy''. The work is the third and final part of Puccin ...
Episode 4 (9 & 10 January)
* Guest performance: Camaleão (
Cuca Roseta
Maria Isabel Rebelo Couto da Cruz Roseta (born 2 December 1981), known professionally as Cuca Roseta, is a Portuguese fado singer, composer, and model. Roseta is considered one of the most important fado representatives of her generation, appe ...
) sings "
Can't Help Falling in Love
"Can't Help Falling in Love" is a song written by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore, and George David Weiss and published by Gladys Music, Inc. The melody is based on " Plaisir d'amour", a popular French love song composed in 1784 by Jean-Paul-� ...
" by
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as Cultural impact of Elvis Presley, one of the most significant cultural figures of the ...
Episode 5 (16 & 17 January)
* Guest performance: Camaleão () sings "
My Way
"My Way" is Paul Anka's English-language lyrical adaptation of the French song " Comme d'habitude", released by Frank Sinatra in 1969. The original song was written by Jacques Revaux, Gilles Thibaut, and Claude François, and was first recor ...
" by
Frank Sinatra
Francis Albert Sinatra (; December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and actor. Honorific nicknames in popular music, Nicknamed the "Chairman of the Board" and "Ol' Blue Eyes", he is regarded as one of the Time 100: The Most I ...
Episode 6 (30 & 31 January)
* Guest performance: Camaleão (
Vitor Kley) sings "
I'm a Believer
"I'm a Believer" is a song written by Neil Diamond and recorded by the American band the Monkees in 1966 with the lead vocals by Micky Dolenz. The single, produced by Jeff Barry, hit the number-one spot on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart ...
" by
Smash Mouth
Smash Mouth is an American Rock music, rock band from San Jose, California. The band was formed in 1994 and was originally composed of Steve Harwell (lead vocals), Kevin Coleman (drums), Greg Camp (guitar), and Paul De Lisle (bass). Harwell's ...
Episode 7 (6 & 7 February)
* Guest performance: Camaleão (
Cláudia Vieira) sings "
Trevo" by
Anavitória
Anavitória (Brazilian Portuguese: Help:IPA/Portuguese, /ɐnɐviˈtɔɾjɐ/) is a Brazilian Musical ensemble, musical duo consisting of Ana Clara Caetano Costa and Vitória Fernandes Falcão. Formed in 2015, Anavitória debuted with an EP produce ...
Episode 8 (14 February)
Episode 9 (21 February)
Episode 10 (28 February & 7 March)
Round one
Round two
Round three
Round four
Season 3
Contestants
Episodes
Episode 1 & 2 (18 & 19 December)
* Guest performance: Camaleão (
Luciana Abreu) sings "
Bohemian Rhapsody
"Bohemian Rhapsody" is a song by the British rock music, rock band Queen (band), Queen, released as the lead single from their fourth studio album, ''A Night at the Opera (Queen album), A Night at the Opera'' (1975). Written by Queen's lead si ...
" by
Queen
Queen most commonly refers to:
* Queen regnant, a female monarch of a kingdom
* Queen consort, the wife of a reigning king
* Queen (band), a British rock band
Queen or QUEEN may also refer to:
Monarchy
* Queen dowager, the widow of a king
* Q ...
* Guest performance: Camaleão () sings "Baile de Verão" by
* Guest performance: Popota () sings "
Hot n Cold
"Hot n Cold" is a song by American singer Katy Perry. The song was written by Perry, Dr. Luke, and Max Martin and produced by Luke and Benny Blanco for her second studio album, ''One of the Boys'' (2008). It was released as the album's second s ...
" by
Katy Perry
Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. She is one of the List of best-selling music artists, best-selling music artists in hist ...
Episode 3 (24 & 25 December)
* Guest performance: Camaleão () sings "
Rise Up" by
Andra Day
Cassandra Monique Batie (born December 30, 1984), known professionally as Andra Day, is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and actress. She is the recipient of various accolades, including a Grammy Award, a Children's and Family Emmy ...
Episode 4 (26 December)
* Guest performance: Camaleão () sings "
Yesterday" by
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English Rock music, rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The core lineup of the band comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are widely regarded as the Cultural impact of the Beatle ...
Episode 5 (1 & 2 January)
* Guest performance: Camaleão (
Rebeca) sings "O Pastor" by
Madredeus
Madredeus () are a Portuguese musical ensemble formed in 1985, in Lisbon. Their music combines traditional Portuguese music, fado and folk music.
Madredeus are one of the most successful music groups from Portugal, having sold over 3 million al ...
Episode 6 (8 & 15 January)
Episode 7 (22 January)
Episode 8 (5 February)
Episode 9 (12 & 19 February)
Round one
* Group performance: "
On the Floor
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" by
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Lopez (born July 24, 1969), also known by her nickname J.Lo, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer and businesswoman. Lopez is regarded as one of the most influential entertainers of her time, credited with breaking ...
ft.
Pitbull
Round two
Round three
Season 4
Contestants
The fourth season premiered on 1 January 2024 and ended on 24 March of the same year which consisted of 12 main contestants and guest contestants appearing in Camaleão once every episode (apart from episode 6 were a double elimination occurred) and in Stápel were a bonus guest appeared in Episode 8.
Episodes
Episode 1 (1 January)
* Special performance:
Aurea sings "
Diamonds
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" by
Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, businesswoman, and actress. One of the List of music artists by net worth, wealthiest musicians in the world, List of awards and nominations received by Rihanna, her vario ...
* Guest performance: Camaleão () sings "
You Are So Beautiful
"You Are So Beautiful" is a song credited to Billy Preston and Bruce Fisher that was first released in 1974 on Preston's ninth studio album, '' The Kids & Me''. It was also the B-side of his single "Struttin'". Later that same year, English singe ...
" by
Joe Cocker
John Robert "Joe" Cocker (20 May 1944 – 22 December 2014) was an English singer known for his gritty, bluesy voice and dynamic stage performances featuring expressive body movements. Most of his best-known singles, such as
"Feelin' Alright ...
Episode 2 (6 January)
* Guest performance: Camaleão () sings "Te Amo" by
Calema
Episode 3 (13 & 20 January)
* Guest performance: Camaleão () sings "
Highway to Hell
''Highway to Hell'' is the sixth studio album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC, released on 27 July 1979, by Albert Productions and Atlantic Records. It is the first of three albums produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, and is the last albu ...
" by
AC/DC
AC/DC are an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1973. Their music has been variously described as hard rock, blues rock and Heavy metal music, heavy metal, although the band calls it simply "rock and roll". They are cited as a formativ ...
Episode 4 (2 & 3 February)
* Guest performance: Camaleão () sings "
Watermelon Sugar
"Watermelon Sugar" is a song by English singer-songwriter Harry Styles from his second studio album ''Fine Line (Harry Styles album), Fine Line'' (2019), included as the album's second track. Styles wrote the song with Mitch Rowland and the so ...
" by
Harry Styles
Harry Edward Styles (born 1 February 1994) is an English singer, songwriter, and actor. His showmanship, artistry, and flamboyant fashion have had a Cultural impact of Harry Styles, significant impact on popular culture.
Styles's musical ca ...
Episode 5 (11 & 12 February)
* Guest performance: Camaleão (
Ricardo Pereira) sings "
Hawái" by
Maluma
Juan Luis Londoño Arias (born 28 January 1994), known professionally as Maluma, is a Colombian singer. Born and raised in Medellín, he developed an interest in music at a young age, recording songs since age sixteen. Arias released his debu ...
Episode 6 (17 & 18 February)
Episode 7 (25 & 26 February)
* Guest performance: Camaleão (
Rui Unas) sings "Tu És A Que Eu Quero" by
José Pinhal
Episode 8 (2 & 10 March)
* Guest performance in Round 1: Camaleão () sings "
Bad Guy" by
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell ( ; born December 18, 2001) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. She first gained public attention in 2015 with her debut single "Ocean Eyes (song), Ocean Eyes", written and produced by her broth ...
* Guest performance in Round 2: Stápel (
Fernando Daniel) sings "
Love Is on My Side" by
The Black Mamba
Episode 9 (18 & 24 March)
Round one
* Group performance: "
TBA" by
TBA
Round two
Round three
Season 5
Contestants
The fifth season premiered on 1 January 2025 and ended on 2 March of the same year which consisted of 18 main contestants.
Episodes
Episode 1 (1 January)
Episode 2 (4 January)
Episode 3 (5 January)
* Guest performance: Camaleão (
José Avillez) sings "
Creep" by
Radiohead
Radiohead are an English rock band formed in Abingdon-on-Thames, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, in 1985. The band members are Thom Yorke (vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards); brothers Jonny Greenwood (guitar, keyboards, other instruments) and Colin Gre ...
Episode 4 (11 & 12 January)
* Guest performance: Canetão () sings "Eu Sou Aquele" by
Excesso
Episode 5 (18 January)
* Guest performance: Camaleão (
Fernando Pimenta
Fernando Ismael Fernandes Pimenta (, born 13 August 1989) is a Portuguese sprint canoeist who has won multiple medals at the Olympic Games, World and European championships. At club level, he represents Benfica.
Career
Pimenta has competed ...
) sings "Tudo o que eu te dou" by
Pedro Abrunhosa
Episode 6 (19 January)
Episode 7 (25 January)
Episode 8 (26 January)
* Guest performance: Camaleão (
José Malhoa
José Vital Branco Malhoa, known simply as José Malhoa (28 April 1855 – 26 October 1933) was a Portuguese painter.
Biography
Malhoa was, with Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro, the leading name in Portuguese naturalist painting in the second half ...
) sings "Sube la Temperatura" by
Ana Malhoa
Episode 9 (1 February)
Episode 10 (2 February)
Episode 11 (8 February)
Episode 12 (9 February)
* Guest performance: Camaleão () sings "
Wrecking Ball
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" by
Miley Cyrus
Miley Ray Cyrus ( , born Destiny Hope Cyrus, November 23, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, actress and director. Regarded as a contemporary pop icon, Cyrus has been recognized for her evolving artistry and image reinventions. She is ...
Episode 13 (16 February)
* Guest performance: Teca () sings "
Good Luck, Babe!" by
Chappell Roan
Kayleigh Rose Amstutz (born February 19, 1998), known professionally as Chappell Roan ( ), is an American singer and songwriter. She is known for her Camp (style), camp and drag queen–influenced aesthetic. Her debut EP, ''School Nights'' (201 ...
Episode 14 (23 February)
* Guest performance 1: Camaleão () sings "
Umbrella
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" by
Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, businesswoman, and actress. One of the List of music artists by net worth, wealthiest musicians in the world, List of awards and nominations received by Rihanna, her vario ...
* Guest performance 2: KIK (Miguel Costa) sings "
Can't Stop the Feeling!
"Can't Stop the Feeling!" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake. It was released on May 6, 2016, as the lead single of the soundtrack to the film ''Trolls'' (2016), in which Timberlake voiced the character "Branch" ...
" by
Justin Timberlake
Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and dancer. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Prince of Pop", ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' honored him as the b ...
Episode 15 (2 March)
Round one
Round two
Round three
New Year's Special (2021)
References
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2020 Portuguese television series debuts
2020s Portuguese television series
Portuguese-language television shows
Portuguese television series based on South Korean television series
Sociedade Independente de Comunicação original programming
Masked Singer