As Five (English title: We Are Five)[1] is a Brazilian comedy-drama television series created by Cao Hamburger for Globoplay. It was produced by TV Globo's production division Estúdios Globo, as a spin-off of Malhação: Viva a Diferença,[2] and premiered on the streaming service on 12 November 2020.[3] Starring Ana Hikari, Gabriela Medvedovski, Daphne Bozaski, Manoela Aliperti and Heslaine Vieira,[4][5] the series brings back characters from the original series.[6][7]
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| Also known as | We Are Five |
| Genre | Comedy drama |
| Created by | Cao Hamburger |
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| Country of origin | Brazil |
| Original language | Portuguese |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
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| Running time | 29–46 minutes |
| Production company | Estúdios Globo |
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| Network | Globoplay |
| Release | 12 November 2020 – 1 March 2024 |
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| Malhação: Viva a Diferença | |
On 16 July 2020, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on 8 February 2023.[8] On 29 June 2021, a third season was confirmed. The seasons were produced together in 2022.[9][10] The third and final season premiered on 1 March 2024.[11]
Synopsis edit
After six years without seeing each other (and three years since their last group chat on social media), friends Benê, Keyla, Tina, Lica and Ellen are reunited in the Greater São Paulo and realize that the affection and admiration they feel for each other has never been lost, even after so long apart. At the height of being 25-year-olds, they are all grappling with personal, professional and relationship conflicts. Together, they feel stronger to face the dilemmas of adult life common to Generation Z.
Cast and characters edit
Main edit
- Ana Hikari as Cristina "Tina" Yamada:
Cool and sociable, Tina is a DJ of the biggest ballads in São Paulo with her boyfriend Anderson (Juan Paiva). Tina will have a tough job dealing with the loss of her mother without having time to settle disputes between them. As a first reaction, she will play at night and in all her attempts. - Gabriela Medvedovski as Keyla Maria Romano:
Keyla raises her son Tonico (Matheus Dias) alone and is always on edge with everything she needs to handle. She was forced to postpone her dreams to ensure her son's survival. From the reunion with her friends she will try to remake her wishes and invest in her career as a musical actress. - Daphne Bozaski as Benedita "Benê" Teixeira Ramos:
Extremely methodical, Benê tries to remain calm, but she can't stand it when things get out of hand and get out of routine. She spent the last few years studying classical music. She lives with Guto (Bruno Gadiol), her boyfriend since school, until a twist separates them and she finds Nem (Thalles Cabral). - Manoela Aliperti as Heloísa "Lica" Gutierrez:
Explosive, ironic and somewhat boastful, Lica is full of ideas and desires, which often makes her look spoiled. Lica has already dropped out of three colleges, tried several personal projects, but didn't take any to the end. She is also completely lost in the love life since her relationship with Samantha (Giovanna Grigio) ended. - Heslaine Vieira as Ellen Rodrigues:
Because she is so career-focused, Ellen lives a little disconnected from the world of personal relationships. She was an excellent student in high school and her time at MIT in Boston was no different. She finished her degree and completed a master's degree in the United States. She dates Omar (Bilaal Avaz), an American, but her visit to Brazil leaves her uncertain about the directions she had planned for her life.
Recurring edit
- Juan Paiva as Anderson Rodrigues
- Giovanna Grigio as Samantha Lambertini
- Thalles Cabral as Nem
- Marcos Oli as Miguel / Michelle Esmeralda
- Matheus Campos as Lito
- Jessé Scarpellini as Samuel
- Tati Ang as Telma Yamada
- Bilaal Avaz as Omar
- Jesuton as Kiara
- Matheus Dias as Antonio "Tonico" Romano dos Santos
- Bruno Gadiol as José Augusto "Guto" Sampaio Neto
- Vinicius Wester as Michel Borovski "MB" Júnior
- Fernanda D'Umbra as Laura
Guest edit
- Malu Galli as Marta Gutierrez
- Roberta Santiago as Helena "Nena" da Silva Rodrigues
- Ju Colombo as Maria das Dores Rodrigues
- Carlos Takeshi as Noboru Yamada
- Rafael Vitti as Ariel
- Sophia Abrahão as Dani Junqueira
- Dira Paes as Alice Guimarães
- Yana Sardenberg as Silvinha
- Matheus Fagundes as Kléber
- Guilherme Prates as Jonas
Series overview edit
| Series | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| 1 | 10 | 12 November 2020 | 14 January 2021 | |
Episodes edit
Season 1 (2020) edit
| No. overall | No. in season | Title [12] | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
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| 1 | 1 | "The Five, Who Gave It That Name?" (As Five, quem deu esse nome mesmo?) | Dainara Toffoli, Rafael Miranda, Natalia Warth & José Eduardo Belmonte | Vitor Brandt, Jasmin Tenucci, Luna Grimberg & Francine Barbosa | 12 November 2020 | |
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Keyla, Ellen, Lica, Tina and Benê are reunited after six years without seeing each other, during the funeral of Tina's mother. There is a strangeness between them. | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "One Hand Washes the Other" (Uma mão lava a outra) | Dainara Toffoli, Rafael Miranda, Natalia Warth & José Eduardo Belmonte | Luna Grimberg, Vitor Brandt & Jasmin Tenucci | 19 November 2020 | |
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Lica starts working at MB's restaurant and meets journalist Alice. Benê and Nem help Keyla with Tonico. The five friends laugh at the chaos they live in. | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Immediate Contacts" (Contatos Imediatos) | Dainara Toffoli, Rafael Miranda, Natalia Warth & José Eduardo Belmonte | Jasmin Tenucci & Ludmila Naves | 26 November 2020 | |
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Ellen is moved by Lito. Lica decides to take a break from lovemaking. Tina takes her sister to the doctor. Keyla has a date. | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "How Can a Live Fish" (Como pode um peixe vivo) | Dainara Toffoli, Rafael Miranda, Natalia Warth & José Eduardo Belmonte | Luna Grimberg, Vitor Brandt e Ludmila Naves | 3 December 2020 | |
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Keyla auditioned for a musical show. Benê starts to teach piano to Nem. Lica gets a freelance job. Tina moves in with Lica. | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Surprise!" (Surpresa!) | Dainara Toffoli, Rafael Miranda, Natalia Warth & José Eduardo Belmonte | Vitor Brandt & Luna Grimberg | 10 December 2020 | |
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A party begins at Lica's apartment. Nem asks to see Benê's room. Ellen's American fiancée Omar arrives in Brazil by surprise. | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Five Stories" (Cinco histórias) | Dainara Toffoli, Rafael Miranda & Natalia Warth | Luna Grimberg | 17 December 2020 | |
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The girls exchange messages about their problems and ask for advice. When Tina is injured, her friends reflect on the destination they have chosen for their lives. | ||||||
| 7 | 7 | "Pawn Party" (Festa do peão) | Rafael Miranda, Dainara Toffoli & Natalia Warth | Vitor Brandt | 24 December 2020 | |
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Ellen introduces Omar to her family. Anderson is bothered by Tina's strange posts on the Internet. Lica talks to Samantha again. Keyla makes a revelation to Samuel. | ||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Generation Z" (Geração Z) | Rafael Miranda | Luna Grimberg | 31 December 2020 | |
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The five friends take Ellen to the airport and something unexpected happens. | ||||||
| 9 | 9 | "Hard Work" (Trabalhar cansa) | Rafael Miranda, Dainara Toffoli & Natalia Warth | Vitor Brandt | 7 January 2021 | |
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Keyla advises a teenager who discovered she was pregnant. Benê has an important experience. Tina suffers when a video of her leaks on the Internet. | ||||||
| 10 | 10 | "Tsunami" (Tsunami) | Dainara Toffoli, Rafael Miranda & Natalia Warth | Ludmila Naves, Vitor Brandt & Luna Grimberg | 14 January 2021 | |
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Lica wants to get closer to Samantha. Ellen presents her thesis. Tina tries to resolve her issues. Keyla takes a class at a music school. Benê and Nem make a decision. | ||||||
Production edit
The first season of We Are Five was filmed between August and November 2019, in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, and containing 10 episodes. The show is renewed for the second and third seasons, both being produced together in 2022.[13]
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated | Result |
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| 2020 | Prêmio F5 | Best Drama Series | As Five | Won[14] |
| Splash Awards | Best National Release | Won[15] | ||
| 2021 | MTV Millennial Awards | Maratonei | Won[16] |
References edit
- ^ "Globo | We Are Five". screening.globo.com. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ "'As Five': data de estreia, teasers, sinopse... Tudo o que sabemos sobre a série do Globoplay!" ['We Are Five': release date, teasers, synopsis... Everything we know about the Globoplay series!]. Gshow (in Brazilian Portuguese). 22 January 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ "'As Five': Globoplay revela data de estreia da série" ['We Are Five': Globoplay reveals release date of series]. Gshow (in Brazilian Portuguese). 16 July 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ "CCXP: As Five normaliza questões sociais em Malhação, diz elenco" [CCXP: We Are Five normalizes social issues in Malhação, cast says]. UOL (in Brazilian Portuguese). 8 December 2019.
- ^ Medeiros, Lucas (13 January 2021). "Rafael Vitti tem reação inesperada após cena de beijo triplo em As Five" [Rafael Vitti has unexpected reaction after triple kiss scene in We Are Five]. RD1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 13 January 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ Prisco, Luiz (29 October 2020). "As Five estreia no Globoplay em novembro: veja outros lançamentos" [We Are Five premieres on Globoplay in November: check out other releases]. Metrópoles (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ "Ana Hikari, Tina de "As Five", revela detalhes da nova versão de sua personagem em série da Globoplay" [Ana Hikari, Tina in "We Are Five", reveals details of the new version of her character in Globoplay series]. Revista Atrevida. 18 December 2020. Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ "As Five: Segunda temporada ganha data de estreia" [We Are Five: Season 2 gets release date]. Omelete (in Brazilian Portuguese). 5 January 2023. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- ^ "Globoplay anuncia data de estreia de 'As Five' e confirma segunda temporada" [Globoplay announces release date for 'We Are Five' and confirms second season]. O Tempo (in Brazilian Portuguese). 16 July 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ Santiago, Anna Luiza (29 June 2021). "'As Five': gravações de duas temporadas de uma só vez" ['We Are Five': filming for two seasons at once]. O Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 29 June 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ^ "'As Five': terceira e última temporada ganha data de estreia no Globoplay; confira!". Gshow (in Brazilian Portuguese). 16 February 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ "As Five | Assista online aos episódios no Globoplay". globoplay.globo.com (in Portuguese). Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ "O reencontro com as Five está marcado para 2020" [The Five reunion is scheduled for 2020]. Comunicação Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). 20 December 2019.
- ^ "Splash Awards já tem vencedores! Veja os melhores de 2020 eleitos por vocês" [Splash Awards already has winners! Check out the best of 2020 as chosen by you]. UOL (in Brazilian Portuguese). 22 December 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ "Prêmio F5: 'As Five' ganha melhor série; Fernanda Montenegro leva troféu de atriz" [Prêmio F5: 'We Are Five' wins best series; Fernanda Montenegro wins actress award]. F5 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 21 December 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ Pizzotti, Adriana (24 September 2021). "'As Five' ganha prêmio 'MIAW 2021' e mais duas temporadas no Globoplay" ['We Are Five' wins 'MIAW 2021' award and two more seasons on Globoplay]. Gshow (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 18 January 2023.
