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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

It's not a provocation, says Bruna Spínola about steamy scenes in the convent in 'Dona Beja'

Bruna Spínola, who plays a nun in HBO Max's 'Dona Beja,' defends the portrayal of romantic scenes between same-sex characters in a repressive setting, claiming they are not intended to shock but to convey deeper themes.

Mar 22 • 18:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'It was a success': Dona Onete undergoes successful surgery in Belém, says singer's team

Brazilian singer Dona Onete successfully underwent surgery in Belém for a pseudoaneurysm.

Mar 21 • 02:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New Evangelina Rosa Maternity intensifies human milk donation campaign

The Human Milk Bank at Nova Maternidade Dona Evangelina Rosa is launching a campaign to encourage donations to support premature and struggling newborns.

Mar 20 • 17:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

'The Secret Agent' Teaches Us About 70s Sexuality

'The Secret Agent' explores the communal aspects of sexuality in the 1970s through the character of Dona Sebastiana, who created an accepting environment for sexual expression.

Mar 20 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dona Onete will undergo surgery in Belém after diagnosis of pseudoaneurysm

Dona Onete, an 86-year-old Brazilian singer, is set to undergo surgery in Belém due to a diagnosed pseudoaneurysm after battling urinary infections earlier this year.

Mar 19 • 21:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Suely Franco says she is hoping for a lifetime contract with Globo: 'It would be glory'

Suely Franco expresses her desire for a lifetime contract with Globo after working there for over 50 years, humorously anticipating the reactions of others.

Mar 18 • 23:50 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Case ‘Doña Carlota’: House arrest granted to elderly woman accused of killing invaders in Chalco

A Mexican judge has granted house arrest to 74-year-old Doña Carlota, accused of killing two alleged home invaders.

Mar 18 • 00:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hospitalized for almost 20 days, Dona Onete undergoes blood transfusion and makes a donation appeal in Belém

Brazilian singer Dona Onete, hospitalized for almost 20 days, has undergone a blood transfusion and urgently appeals for blood donations in Belém.

Mar 17 • 17:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Banana Heart Salad: Jornal do Campo teaches a different and nutritious recipe

This article presents a unique and nutritious salad recipe featuring the seldom-used banana heart, illustrated by rural producer Dona Elsa.

Mar 15 • 13:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dona Beja traded the luxury of Araxá for a discreet and religious life in the interior of Minas Gerais; PHOTOS

Dona Beja, once a symbol of luxury and power in 19th century Brazil, has shifted to a quiet life dedicated to family and faith in Estrela do Sul, Minas Gerais.

Mar 14 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dona Iris Maternity opens positions with salaries of up to R$ 5,000

Dona Iris Maternity Hospital in Goiânia is hiring 20 immediate positions with salaries ranging from R$ 1,800 to R$ 5,200, including various roles across healthcare and administrative fields.

Mar 12 • 14:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Suely Franco signs lifetime contract with Globo

At 86 years old, actress Suely Franco has signed a lifetime contract with the Brazilian television network Globo after her successful performance in 'Dona de Mim.'

Mar 10 • 14:53 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Modern Titanic Buried Thousands at Sea. The Doña Paz Ferry Sank in Two Hours

The sinking of the Philippine ferry Doña Paz in 1987 resulted in over 4,000 deaths, surpassing the Titanic disaster in casualties.

Mar 10 • 14:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BBB26: The Big Mistake of Babu and 'Dona Injúria'

The article discusses the missteps of reality show contestants Babu and Solange Couto in the ongoing season of Big Brother Brasil, revealing disappointment among fans and the potential for Babu's elimination.

Mar 10 • 13:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Feminism in the Periphery: A National Reference, a Group Created by a Survivor Breaks Cycles of Violence and Strengthens Women in the Amazon for 40 Years

A group founded by survivor Dona Domingas Martins has been empowering women in the Amazon for nearly 40 years by addressing domestic violence and fostering autonomy.

Mar 8 • 12:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dona Beja: meet the story of the famous courtesan who challenged the moral standards of the Brazilian Empire and became a symbol of freedom in MG

Dona Beja was a significant figure in Brazilian history, representing beauty and independence while challenging the societal norms of the Empire era.

Mar 8 • 09:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Ayuso awards YO DONA as a 'reference in information on fashion, culture, and female talent'

The President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, awarded YO DONA, a women's magazine published by EL MUNDO, for its contributions to journalism focused on women's issues on the occasion of International Women's Day.

Mar 6 • 12:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A new issue of Yo Dona, tomorrow Saturday, March 7, at your kiosk with El Mundo

The upcoming issue of Yo Dona, distributed with El Mundo, features various topics, including an interview with author Lucía Solla Sobral and a report on the challenges of dating for thirty-somethings.

Mar 5 • 23:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tânia Maria, the Dona Sebastiana of 'The Secret Agent', says she will not attend the Oscar ceremony

Actress Tânia Maria, known for her role in 'The Secret Agent', has announced she will not attend the Oscar ceremony in Los Angeles, opting to watch it from Brazil instead.

Mar 5 • 22:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Marcella Rica opens production company, signs opening title for 'Dona Beja' and wants to direct

Marcella Rica has launched her own production company and signed the opening title for 'Dona Beja', expressing her aspirations to direct.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dona Onete is hospitalized again in Belém

The renowned Pará singer and composer Dona Onete has been hospitalized in Belém for treatment of a urinary tract infection, although her condition has reportedly improved.

Feb 27 • 20:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deaths: Mother of the author of Diretas Já lived until 104 years old with faith and political participation

Maria Benedita Martins de Oliveira, known as Dona Maria, passed away at the age of 104 in Cuiabá, Brazil, remaining politically active and engaged throughout her life.

Feb 23 • 19:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula's Mother was a Lioness, but They Forget Uncle Dorico

A samba school celebrated the life of Lula through a performance that highlighted his mother's struggles and legacy, while also noting a lack of recognition for other family members.

Feb 22 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

109 years of life and 138 descendants: Paranapanema resident says the secret to longevity is 'having faith in God'

Dona Lázara Barbosa from Paranapanema, Brazil, celebrates her 109th birthday, attributing her longevity to her strong faith in God and her large family of 138 descendants.

Feb 20 • 22:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

96-Year-Old Woman Wins Block and Realizes Her Dream of Parading at Carnival in MG; VIDEO

At 96 years old, Conceição Aparecida Gomes, known as Dona Neném do Tagiba, fulfilled her dream of parading in a carnival block created in her honor in Passa Tempo, Minas Gerais.

Feb 18 • 14:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026: My dream is that Dona Tânia can go to the Oscars too, says Alice Carvalho

Alice Carvalho expresses her wish for Dona Tânia to attend the Oscars despite her health issues.

Feb 17 • 01:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'It's a surprise', says Dira Paes about representing Dona Lindu at Acadêmicos de Niterói

'It's a surprise', says Dira Paes about being chosen to represent Dona Lindu at the Acadêmicos de Niterói carnival.

Feb 16 • 02:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dona Marisa suffered a lot of prejudice from the Brazilian elite, says Juliana Baroni, interpreter of the former first lady in the parade

Actress Juliana Baroni returns to the Rio Carnival to honor Marisa Letícia, highlighting the prejudice she faced as first lady.

Feb 16 • 01:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Band confirms contract with HBO Max and will air 'Dona Beja' starting in March

Band has officially announced it will begin airing the soap opera 'Dona Beja' from March, after its premiere on HBO Max.

Feb 15 • 19:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Authors of 'Dona Beja' and 'Vai na Fé' will write first national soap opera for TV Brasil

The first national soap opera for TV Brasil, titled 'Vambora', will be penned by experienced authors Daniel Berlinsky, Fabricio Santiago, and Chico Amorim, with production set to commence this year.

Feb 13 • 18:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vaccine against bronchiolitis begins to be administered to newborns at Maternidade Dona Regina in Palmas

The Maternidade Dona Regina in Palmas has begun administering Nirsevimab, a monoclonal antibody that protects newborns from bronchiolitis and pneumonia, focusing on the prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) complications.

Feb 13 • 10:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pedro Sampaio uses costume inspired by Dona Hermínia, character of Paulo Gustavo, at the carnival in Salvador

Pedro Sampaio debuted at the Salvador carnival dressed as Dona Hermínia, celebrating Brazilian culture and the collective spirit of the festival.

Feb 12 • 21:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Dona Beja' Leads Audience on HBO Max, but Has Fewer Viewers Than 'Beleza Fatal'

'Dona Beja' has become the leading show on HBO Max, though it still attracts fewer viewers than its predecessor 'Beleza Fatal.'

Feb 12 • 18:15 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Poncho de Nigris asks for 300,000 pesos for his mother to enter 'The House of Famous'

Poncho de Nigris revealed that his mother, Doña Alegría, was invited to participate in the reality show 'The House of Famous Mexico', but they declined the offer over salary disagreements.

Feb 12 • 16:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Indigenous baby born in natural delivery in 30 minutes at a maternity hospital in Goiânia: 'Gift from God,' says father

An indigenous baby named Kássia was born in a swift natural delivery at Dona Íris Maternity Hospital in Goiânia, marking a special moment for her parents who celebrated their relationship anniversary one year earlier.

Feb 12 • 15:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Pain in Argentine football due to the death of 'Doña Juani', the mother of coach Ramón Díaz

The Argentine football community mourns the death of Nélida Molina, affectionately known as 'Doña Juani', mother of the prominent coach Ramón Díaz.

Feb 10 • 20:19 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Dona's song 'Tuvums' among the leaders of the Latvian music chart

Dona's song 'Tuvums' has reached the top ranks in the latest Latvian music charts as reported by TVNET.

Feb 10 • 09:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Miss Flor and Her Two Husbands: A Suicide Bet, an Unforgettable Actress, and a Phenomenon that Defied Censorship

The article reflects on the legacy of 'Doña Flor y sus dos maridos', a film adaptation that became a significant milestone in Brazilian cinema, starring actress Sonia Braga.

Feb 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Association issues statement against HBO Max and criticizes trans character in 'Dona Beja'

The National Association of Transvestites and Transsexuals has criticized HBO Max's casting of non-binary actor Pedro Fasanaro as a trans woman character in the series 'Dona Beja.'

Feb 9 • 15:45 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

What did Miró mean with his tallest sculpture? Barcelona still debates a work that no one understood completely

Barcelona continues to grapple with the meaning of Joan Miró's towering sculpture, 'Dona i Ocell,' which has sparked debates since its creation in 1983.

Feb 7 • 13:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Meet the 'Sanctuary of Dona Romana', spiritual leader of Tocantins who inspired a soap opera character

The 'Sanctuary of Dona Romana' in Brazil attracts visitors for its spiritual significance and its connection to a popular soap opera character.

Feb 7 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

María Hervás on the cover of Yo Dona, more spectacular, tomorrow with El Mundo

The latest issue features María Hervás on the cover, along with an engaging interview where she expresses her authentic thoughts without pretense.

Feb 6 • 00:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

'Dona Beja' - yet another uninspired remake

The article discusses the lack of originality in the remake of 'Dona Beja', originally aimed to offer a more sophisticated alternative to established TV competitors.

Feb 4 • 21:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

She allows me to report, says Erika Januza about the humiliated character in 'Dona Beja'

Actress Erika Januza discusses her preparation for a role as a silenced and wronged woman in the HBO Max remake 'Dona Beja' and shares her excitement about returning to the Viradouro carnival.

Feb 3 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Doña Sofía is left without siblings

With the death of Irene of Greece, Queen Sofía has lost her closest confidante and the last link to her childhood in Greece.

Jan 15 • 18:07 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Concern About the Health of Irene of Greece, Younger Sister of Doña Sofía

The health of Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark has deteriorated, prompting her sister, Queen Sofía, to abruptly cancel her official agenda to stay by her side.

Jan 14 • 11:40 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Kings preside over the Military Easter accompanied by Doña Leonor, in the final stage of her military training

King Felipe VI delivered a speech during Military Easter at the Royal Palace in Madrid, accompanied by the Royal Family, including Doña Leonor.

Jan 6 • 11:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Canarian singer Valeria Castro, protagonist of the new cover of Yo Dona

Valeria Castro appears on the January cover of Yo Dona magazine, returning to music after a temporary hiatus due to social media criticism, emphasizing the importance of detaching from both criticism and affection.

Jan 2 • 00:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This was the life of Alina Lozano, Doña Nidia Pacheco in 'Pedro el Escamoso'

The article explores the life of actress Alina Lozano, who overcame her shyness to play the role of Nidia Pacheco in the telenovela 'Pedro el Escamoso,' but took a wrong turn in her journey to conquer this challenge.

Feb 2 • 16:34 UTC

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