Pérola Negra (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Series · ★ 7.8
Released in 1998, Pérola Negra is a soap and drama series.
What it’s about. Pérola Negra is a Brazilian telenovela produced by SBT and originally broadcast from November 9, 1998, to June 22, 1999. It is an adaptation of the Argentine telenovela Perla Negra (1994), created by Enrique Torres, adapted for Brazilian television by Henrique Zambelli and Clayton Sarzy. The telenovela stars Patrícia de Sabrit and Dalton Vigh. The story follows Pérola Marques, a young woman abandoned as a baby at a boarding school with a necklace of twenty-two black pearls, each intended to pay for one year of her education. After her best friend Eva dies shortly after giving birth, Pérola assumes Eva's identity to care for her son and fulfill her final wish. As she enters the wealthy Pacheco Oliveira family, she becomes entangled in secrets, betrayals, and a passionate romance with Tomás Álvares Toledo while uncovering the truth about her own past.
Who’s in it. Pérola Negra stars Patrícia de Sabrit as Pérola Marques, Dalton Vigh as Tomás Álvares Toledo, Maximira Figueiredo as Rosália Pacheco Oliveira and Cibele Larrama as Malvina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Pérola Negra has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pérola Negra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pérola Negra tend to enjoy Yo soy Betty, la fea, La hija del Mariachi, Brazil Avenue and El Señor de los Cielos.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pérola Negra (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pérola Negra change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pérola Negra worth watching?
- Pérola Negra holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy soap and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pérola Negra?
- Pérola Negra stars Patrícia de Sabrit, Dalton Vigh, Maximira Figueiredo, Cibele Larrama and Vanusa Spindler.
- When was Pérola Negra released?
- Pérola Negra was released in 1998.