Series synopsis
Gypsy Heart, also known as Explode Coração is a soap drama television series that premiered on TV Globo on November 6, 1995. It ended on May 3, 1996. It was created by Glória Perez. It stars Tereza Seiblitz, Edson Celulari, Maria Luísa Mendonça and Françoise Forton.
Dara is a young Gypsy woman torn between her family’s traditions and her desire to choose her own path. Promised in marriage to Igor, her life changes when she meets Júlio Falcão online. Caught between love, the customs of her people and family conflicts, Dara must face choices that could transform her future.
Premise
Dara is a young Gypsy woman torn between her family’s traditions and her desire to choose her own path. Promised in marriage to Igor, her life changes when she meets Júlio Falcão online. Caught between love, the customs of her people and family conflicts, Dara must face choices that could transform her future.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tereza Seiblitz as Dara Sbano
- Edson Celulari as Júlio Cezar Falcão
- Maria Luísa Mendonça as Vera Avelar Falcão
- Françoise Forton as Eugênia Avelar
- Ricardo Macchi as Igor Nicolich
- Leandra Leal as Yanka Sbano
- Felipe Folgosi as Vladimir
- Renée de Vielmond as Beth (Elizabeth Lemos)
Supporting cast
- Rodrigo Santoro as Serginho
- Paulo José as Jairo Sbano
- Eliane Giardini as Lola Sbano
- Reginaldo Faria as César Lemos
- Nívea Maria as Alícia Lemos
- Deborah Evelyn as Yone Sampaio
- Cássio Gabus Mendes as Edu / Vitor Salgado
- Herson Capri as Ivan Méndez
- Helena Ranaldi as Larissa
- Esther Góes as Luzia Nicolich
- Elias Gleizer as Augusto Lemos
- Stênio Garcia as Pepe Nicolich
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 155 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 155 | November 6, 1995 | May 3, 1996 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chapter 1 | November 6, 1995 |
| 2 | Chapter 2 | November 7, 1995 |
| 3 | Chapter 3 | November 8, 1995 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV Globo |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 6, 1995 |
| Last aired | May 3, 1996 |
| Status | ended |