Why do soap operas have big influence in Brazilian society?

**~~Heather Duval~~** · 07-20-2018, 02:17 PM

The most played song in Brazil during 2009 was Halo

I believe it was successful because it was theme of one of the most popular soap operas in Brazil.

**~~Heather Duval~~** · 07-25-2018, 06:02 PM

Bump

**~~Carlito's Way~~** · 07-31-2018, 12:21 AM

because of RBD and Maria de Barrio

**~~Heather Duval~~** · 07-31-2018, 02:02 AM

Originally Posted by Carlito's Way

because of RBD and Maria de Barrio

Most people in Brazil thinks Thalia is only an actress. Her novelas is what shes knwoing for

**Lurker** · 08-08-2018, 05:57 PM

Because it's the one free entertainment people had in the past. You had (and still have) to pay a ticket to see a movie, whereas TV is free. Also, Brazilian produced telenovelas are easier for the masses to identify with rather than some American produced series, there's less of a cultural shock. And telenovelas are easier and cheaper to produce than a movie, as the special effects budget can be smaller.