Minha Doce Namorada (1971): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1971, Minha Doce Namorada is a soap and drama series.

What it’s about. Patricia, an orphan living in a traveling amusement park, believes the stars will bring her happiness. One day, an astrologer predicts the impossible: the young woman, an Aquarius, will fall in love with a Pisces boy, a sign initially incompatible with hers. The girl does, in fact, become enchanted by the wealthy student Renato, but he doesn't feel the same way. Patricia travels to Rio de Janeiro, where she befriends a gentleman whom she affectionately calls Mr. Pepe, unaware that he is Renato's great-uncle and the owner of the company where she begins working. Mr. Pepe discovers fraudulent activities committed by his family and decides to fake his death to observe the dispute over his inheritance.

Who’s in it. Minha Doce Namorada stars Regina Duarte as Patrícia, Cláudio Marzo as Renato, Sadi Cabral as Pepê and Célia Biar as Tia Miquita, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Minha Doce Namorada sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Minha Doce Namorada page.

If you liked it. Fans of Minha Doce Namorada tend to enjoy Yo soy Betty, la fea, La hija del Mariachi, Brazil Avenue and El Señor de los Cielos.