Low Life (1990)

Name: Low Life
Rating: 7.0

Rating: 7.0

Synopsis

Cláudia Toledo, a former sex symbol and a struggling actress, sees a chance to transform her life when a wealthy businessman proposes to her. What initially seemed like a dream marriage quickly unravels into a deceptive scheme, as Cláudia discovers the union is a sham to maintain appearances. She ends up falling for Tomás, a seductive construction worker, who convinces Cláudia to plot a murder to inherit her husband's fortune.

First Air Date: 1990-07-17

Last Air Date: 1990-07-27

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Created By: Silvio de Abreu

Networks: TV Globo

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Top Cast

Sílvia Pfeifer as Cláudia Toledo Ribeiro
Reginaldo Faria as Henrique Ribeiro
Alexandre Frota as Tomás Oliveira
Stênio Garcia as Ciro
Cláudio Corrêa e Castro as Junqueira
Maria Estela as Carminha
Ênio Gonçalves as Gilson
Alexandre Lippiani as Otávio Frees (Tavinho)
Alice Borges as Nilza
Tadeu Aguiar as Renato

Seasons

None (1990)

Immersed in a plot full of ambition and suspense, the miniseries tells the story of the love triangle between a former pornochanchada actress, a businessman and a construction worker.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (1990-07-17)

Cláudia receives flowers from Henrique and decides to give the boy a chance. Cláudia receives threats from a person from her past and realizes that she may have been trapped.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (1990-07-18)

Cláudia confronts Henrique and he proposes a deal with her. Cláudia surrenders to Tomás’ seductions. Tomás says that Henrique is using Cláudia as a setup.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (1990-07-19)

Cláudia decides that she will take definitive revenge on Henrique. Henrique prohibits Cláudia from traveling to São Paulo and threatens his wife. Tomás helps Cláudia plot revenge.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (1990-07-20)

Carminha and Junqueira disrupt Cláudia's plans. Henrique confronts Cláudia about the betrayal and kisses her. Cláudia gets her revenge. Delegate Ciro interrogates Cláudia.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (1990-07-24)

Ciro starts to investigate Cláudia's past. Cláudia tries to get a role on television and asks Junqueira for help. Ciro interrogates Tomás. Ciro makes a discovery about Cláudia.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (1990-07-25)

Ciro starts to investigate Cláudia's past. Cláudia tries to get a role on television and asks Junqueira for help. Ciro interrogates Tomás. Ciro makes a discovery about Cláudia.
Ep. 7: Episode 7 (1990-07-26)

Cláudia threatens Tomás and is taken to the police station. Cláudia blames Henrique's death on Tomás. Cláudia receives information from Tomás. Ciro gets Cláudia's confession.
Ep. 8: Episode 8 (1990-07-27)

Tomás tries to convince Cláudia to travel abroad. Cláudia becomes suspicious when she sees a photo of Henrique with Tomás. Henrique takes revenge on Tomás and Cláudia with a tragic ending.