Dona Anja is a Brazilian telenovela produced by JPO Produções and originally broadcast by SBT from December 9, 1996, to April 26, 1997. Based on the novel of the same name by Josué Guimarães, it was adapted by Cristianne Fridman and Yoya Wursch, with general direction by Roberto Talma. The telenovela stars Lucélia Santos, Jonas Mello, Angelina Muniz, Danton Mello, Manuela Dias, Giuseppe Oristânio, Luiz Guilherme, and Sérgio Mamberti. Set in 1977 in the countryside of Rio Grande do Sul, the story follows Anja Guimarães Castilhos, a woman who breaks with the conservative traditions of her town after discovering her fiancé's betrayal. Together with Colonel Quineu, she becomes the owner of a brothel and challenges the values of local society by defending women's independence and questioning social norms. Surrounded by political conflicts, rivalries, and personal disputes, Anja fights for her freedom while facing powerful enemies.
Episodes
Season 1
Media
Backdrops and posters from the title's official gallery
Top Cast
Lucélia Santos
Anja Guimarães Castilhos
Jonas Mello
Coronel Quineu Castilhos
Sérgio Mamberti
Padre Antônio
Angelina Muniz
Maria Helena Salena
Danton Mello
Bruno Caçapa
Manuela Dias
Maria Aparecida Salena
Giuseppe Oristanio
Pedro Caçapa
Luis Guilherme
Chico Salena
Vera Zimmermann
Adelaide Vilaverde
Jandir Ferrari
Comerlato Vilaverde
