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Brazilian Star's 1985 China Stardom: 300 Million Votes!
23 Jun
Summary
- Actress received over 300 million votes in China's 1985 Golden Eagle Awards.
- Her show 'Escrava Isaura' captivated 450 million weekly viewers in China.
- Santos promoted cultural and trade links, receiving the Jewel of China medal.
In 1985, Brazilian actress Lucélia Santos was honored with over 300 million votes at China's annual TV Golden Eagle Awards, an unprecedented event for a foreign actress. Her series, "Escrava Isaura" (Isaura: Slave Girl), achieved immense popularity in China, captivating an estimated 450 million viewers weekly during a time when television viewing was a communal activity.
The show, which depicted the struggles of a titular character in the 1800s Brazilian Empire, resonated with global audiences due to its themes of oppression and power dynamics. It aired in approximately 80 countries, including China, where it first screened in 1984 and quickly became a national phenomenon.
Santos recently participated in the Shanghai International Film Festival and Market, part of a "Focus Brazil" initiative celebrating the 2026 China-Brazil Year of Culture. She has actively fostered cultural and trade relations between the two nations, earning the Jewel of China medal in 2004 for her contributions.
