Series synopsis
The Illusionist, also known as O Astro is a soap television series that premiered on TV Globo on July 12, 2011. It ended on September 25, 2012. It was created by Alcides Nogueira, Geraldo Carneiro. It stars Rodrigo Lombardi, Carolina Ferraz, Marco Ricca and Regina Duarte.
The illusionist is mysterious, captivating and mesmerizes all those around him. But is he really a swindler or a man with extraordinary powers? This fascinating telenovela tells the story of seductive Herculano Quintanilha, who exerts significant influence over his great love Amanda, the Hayalla family and his friends. These and other enigmas can be found in The Illusionist, a telenovela where seduction is the great secret.
Premise
The illusionist is mysterious, captivating and mesmerizes all those around him. But is he really a swindler or a man with extraordinary powers? This fascinating telenovela tells the story of seductive Herculano Quintanilha, who exerts significant influence over his great love Amanda, the Hayalla family and his friends. These and other enigmas can be found in The Illusionist, a telenovela where seduction is the great secret.
Premise: Seduction is the key.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Rodrigo Lombardi as Herculano Quintanilha "Professor Astro"
- Carolina Ferraz as Amanda Mello Assunção
- Marco Ricca as Samir Hayalla
- Regina Duarte as Clotilde Hayalla "Clô"
- Daniel Filho as Salomão Hayalla
- Fernanda Rodrigues as Josephine Mello Assunção "Jose"
- Thiago Fragoso as Márcio Hayalla
- Alinne Moraes as Lilian Côrrea "Lili"
Supporting cast
- Humberto Martins as Ernesto Ramirez de Oliveira "Neco"
- Guilhermina Guinle as Beatriz Schneider
- Henri Castelli as Felipe Cerqueira
- Simone Soares as Laura Correa de Oliveira
- Antonio Calloni as Natalino Pimentel "Natal"
- Lara Rodrigues as Lurdes Gusmão "Lurdinha"
- Tato Gabus Mendes as Amin Hayalla
- Carolina Kasting as Jamile Hayalla
- Vera Zimmermann as Nádia Hayalla
- Daniel Dantas as Inspetor Eustáquio Novaes
- Rosamaria Murtinho as Magda Sampaio Magalhães
- Francisco Cuoco as Ferragus
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 64 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 64 | July 12, 2011 | September 25, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | July 12, 2011 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | July 19, 2011 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | July 26, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV Globo |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 12, 2011 |
| Last aired | September 25, 2012 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 22:00:00 |