
Desejos de Mulher
Fashion designer Andréa Vargas finds out the hard way she is adopted. The relationship with her sister Júlia had always been difficult, since childhood, and the antagonism grew when Júlia came between Andréa and her first true love, Diogo. But the worst is still to come: her first assistant in her atelier, Selma, is having an affair with her husband Bruno.
Seasons

1. Chapter 1
Air Date: 2002-01-21
Andréa Vargas receives the Prêmio de Moda Brasil. A few hours earlier, Letícia provokes her mother, Julia, saying that she is envious of her sister Andréa's wealth and fame. Isaura begs Mercedes to tell Andréa who her mother is. Julia listens behind the door. Andréa accuses her sister of being envious. Julia throws in Andréa's face that she was adopted. Diogo remembers Andréa. Under the influence of a sedative, Andréa faints during the awards ceremony.

2. Chapter 2
Air Date: 2002-01-22
Bruno picks Andréa up and takes her away. Júlia feels guilty. Mercedes tells Andréa that her real mother has already died. Atílio convinces Renato to return home with Júlia. Andréa remembers the past: her romantic entanglements, the loss of her child, the argument with Júlia, and the difficult decision to marry Bruno. Renato and Chico play soccer. Bill kicks Gabriela out of the apartment. Júlia returns to her sister's house.

3. Chapter 3
Air Date: 2002-01-23
Andréa kicks Júlia out. Fernanda gives Chico a deadline to disappear from her life. Renato assures Júlia that Chico will help put a crook in jail. Bruno and Selma kiss. Diogo gets drunk to celebrate what would have been his silver wedding anniversary with Andréa. During a dive with Bia, Diogo gets trapped at the bottom of the sea. A rescue team arrives. Andréa feels a pang in her heart: Diogo is dying.

4. Chapter 4
Air Date: 2002-01-24
On the brink of death, Diogo has a hallucination: Andréa begs him not to abandon her. Suddenly, his heart starts beating again. Renato, Chico, and Vavá prepare the sting operation. Renato hands over the bribe, and inspector Baraúna is arrested by the police chief. In the bathroom, Letícia meets Gabriela, and the two immediately connect. Diogo decides to return to Rio. Chico argues with Arruda when he sees Fernanda getting into his colleague's car.

5. Chapter 5
Air Date: 2002-01-25
Fernanda, indignant, introduces Renata, Arruda's wife. Fernanda throws Chico out of the house. Andréa asks Bruno if he has any secrets; he denies it. Alone, he calls Selma, arousing her. A man with a Santa Claus tattoo on his arm watches Júlia's house. Andrea seeks out Mercedes to learn the whole truth. The Federal Police search Renato's house and find counterfeit dollars in his car.

6. Chapter 6
Air Date: 2002-01-26
Renato says he knows nothing. Kléber takes him in for questioning. Mercedes reveals that Andréa is the daughter of Isaura, a schoolmate who died shortly after her birth. Andréa sees photos of herself as a child, before she was adopted, and makes a decision. Gabriela and Nicolau kiss. The boat Costureira docks in Rio. Andréa tells Bruno that she wants to have a child. Andréa and Diogo meet.

7. Chapter 7
Air Date: 2002-01-28
Diogo grabs and kisses Andréa. Enraged, she slaps him. Andréa remembers Diogo trying to stop her marriage to Bruno. Sandro photographs Gabriela. Andréa waits for Bruno, who is at Selma's house. When he arrives, she grabs him. Bruno says that Andréa only wants to have a child. Andréa promises Letícia that she will get a good lawyer for Renato. Júlia reacts when Coelho says he fired Renato for just cause.

8. Chapter 8
Air Date: 2002-01-29
At the pool hall, Patty meets Gabriela and introduces her to Ariel, her father. Diogo is impressed with Patty and thanks Ariel for managing his inheritance for so many years. Letícia is disappointed to realize that Nicolau is interested in Gabriela. Letícia insists that her mother should accept Andréa's help. Andréa and Bruno dance at a nightclub. Júlia laughs hysterically when Chico informs her that they found an account belonging to Renato with over R$ 2 million.

9. Chapter 9
Air Date: 2002-01-30
Chico assures that the police have proof. Júlia becomes completely distraught. Renato despairs upon learning he was fired. Fernanda agrees to defend Renato. Ariel asks Bárbara to hire Júlia Moreno. Júlia finds the job offer strange. Bruno gives Selma a diamond ring; Andréa compliments her mysterious boyfriend's gift. Diogo blocks Andréa's car and insists on talking to her.

10. Chapter 10
Air Date: 2002-01-31
Andréa threatens to call the police. Diogo kneels in front of Andréa's car. Then, he takes her to his boat and promises to love her for the rest of his life. Andréa tells Bruno she's going to sleep at Marlene's house, and he stays with Selma. Andréa is shocked to see her photos on the boat and assures Diogo that there's nothing left between them. Andréa arrives home crying, hugs her husband, and tells him she spent the night with Diogo.

11. Chapter 11
Air Date: 2002-02-01
Andréa swears nothing happened. Diogo announces he's leaving and asks Ariel to continue managing his assets. Júlia agrees to let Letícia do an internship with Andréa. Ariel searches the house for the wedding ring. Júlia appears in the magazine. Bárbara explains that "Estilo Mulher" was created by a mysterious person: Madame X, who demanded Júlia's hiring. Letícia and Nicolau meet at Andréa's atelier, and he confesses he's interested in Gabriela. Andréa waits for Bruno for dinner. Upon entering the boat's cabin, Diogo encounters Bruno.

12. Chapter 12
Air Date: 2002-02-02
Bruno orders Diogo to stay away from Andréa. Diogo accuses him of being self-serving. Diogo throws Bruno out when he accuses him of killing his own son and vows to fight for Andréa to the death. Júlia visits her husband in jail. Chico and Júlia go to a restaurant and cry about their sorrows. Bruno talks to Selma about Diogo. Júlia looks at Chico and sees Renato; she grabs him and kisses him on the mouth.

13. Chapter 13
Air Date: 2002-02-04
Tadeu vows he will only speak to Ariel on his deathbed. The parade begins. Letícia runs away when Nicolau kisses Gabriela. After kissing her, Chico drops Júlia off at home. Confused, he can't sleep. Bruno tells Andréa he's willing to have a child. Bárbara, Frida, Sophie, and Nai go to the Love Watchers. Júlia goes to Chico's house.

14. Chapter 14
Air Date: 2002-02-05
Chico tells Júlia that she doesn't need to apologize. Stunned, she claims she doesn't remember anything. He mocks her, mentions the kisses, and ends up getting slapped. Andréa receives flowers from Diogo. Letícia tells Gabriela that she can't be her friend because of Nicolau. Selma is shocked to learn that Bruno is planning to have a child. Tadeu apologizes to Ariel. Selma goes to talk to Diogo.

15. Chapter 15
Air Date: 2002-02-06
Selma introduces herself as Andréa's friend. Chico grabs Fernanda, who reacts but then gives in. Even so, she insists on separating. Andréa decides to have the child and makes an appointment with a fertility specialist. Nicolau discovers that Gabriela is a virgin. Vavá has an erotic dream about Fernanda. Andréa looks for Júlia.

16. Chapter 16
Air Date: 2002-02-07
Andréa asks her sister to tell her who her mother is. Júlia insists she doesn't know. Bárbara tells Tadeu that Nicolau is Diogo's son. Fernanda tells Júlia that she will sue Renato's company for the unfair dismissal. Andréa demands that Mercedes tell her where her mother is buried. Bruno tells Selma to stay away from Diogo. In the newsroom, Júlia discovers that Coelho Leite is a millionaire and owns a horse farm.

17. Chapter 17
Air Date: 2002-02-08
Nicolau arrives home dazzled by Diogo and his lifestyle. Renato thinks Coelho Leite is innocent and tells Júlia to forget about the matter. Bruno invites Andréa to lunch and, without her knowledge, also makes plans with David. Júlia arrives at the ranch. Bruno pretends to be surprised by David's arrival, who gets straight to the point: he wants to talk about the sale of the Andréa Vargas brand. Andréa reacts violently.

18. Chapter 18
Air Date: 2002-02-09
Andréa demands an explanation. Bruno gets flustered, and she leaves indignantly. Andréa makes it very clear that she will never sell her brand, her name, her art. At the ranch, Júlia pretends to be interested in buying a horse. She shows Coelho Leite's photo to one of the farmhands, who pretends not to recognize him. Bruno explains that he wants to sell the company to have more time for his unborn child. Renato returns home. Chico rescues Júlia in the middle of the road; a truck approaches Chico's car and hits the rear, causing an accident.

19. Chapter 19
Air Date: 2002-02-11
After the accident, Júlia screams when she sees Chico unconscious. The car explodes, but she manages to pull him out. Júlia hides when she sees three armed men. A truck comes to their aid. Andréa is furious when she reads in the newspaper that a foreign group is negotiating the purchase of her brand. Diogo is surprised to learn that Selma is Andréa's marketing director. Júlia confesses to Renato that she drank and kissed Chico.

20. Chapter 20
Air Date: 2002-02-12
Renato is shaken by the news. Fernanda suspects the accident was an attack. Renato thinks Coelho Leite has nothing to do with the attack and tells Júlia to forget about it. Andréa really likes Letícia's drawings. Selma tells Andréa that she met Diogo and found him fascinating. Chico asks Renato to forget about the kiss. Fernanda looks tenderly at Chico and Mateus embracing, watching television. Bruno proposes to leave the company to save his marriage. Andréa begs him to stay. Diogo goes to Selma's house.

21. Chapter 21
Air Date: 2002-02-13
Diogo asks questions about Bruno. Selma reveals nothing and smiles seductively at Diogo. Selma goes to the boat and invites Diogo out. Bill searches the models' apartment and finds Virginia's jewel in Tati's backpack. Júlia tells Kléber about the truck incident. Bruno and Andréa go to a restaurant to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary and run into Selma and Diogo.

22. Chapter 22
Air Date: 2002-02-14
Selma is surprised by the encounter and congratulates the couple on their silver wedding anniversary. Diogo can't take his eyes off Andréa. Bruno doesn't hide his discomfort. Andréa thinks Selma planned everything; Bruno, however, believes Diogo orchestrated it. Diogo sends a bottle of champagne to Andréa and Bruno, who refuse it. Selma swears to Andréa that it was all an unfortunate coincidence. Diogo, drunk, goes to Bruno's table and makes a toast. Bruno throws the champagne in his face. The two start fighting, to Andréa's despair, who tells Diogo to get out of her life. Chico tells Vavá that his accident was an attack.

23. Chapter 23
Air Date: 2002-02-15
Andréa and Bruno argue because of Diogo. Bruno tells Andréa that he will make his rival disappear, leaving her frightened. Frida tells Júlia that she will confirm to Coelho Leite's face that he owns the stud farm. Bruno explodes at Selma for going out with Diogo. She demands a decision: either Andréa or her. Gabriela promises to put Nicolau in Letícia's hands if she asks Andréa to intercede so that she can be on the cover of the magazine. Andréa arrives unexpectedly and finds Selma sitting in her chair. She calls her for a conversation.

24. Chapter 24
Air Date: 2002-02-16
Andréa insists that Selma is against her and wants to know why. Selma counters that she's jealous. Chico tells Kléber that the horse farm is suspicious, but it's not in Coelho Leite's name. Kléber insists that Renato is guilty. Gabriela isn't chosen as the cover girl. Bruno apologizes to Andréa. She begins to accept the idea of selling the company to take care of her son. Renato keeps a mysterious envelope in his garage.

25. Chapter 25
Air Date: 2002-02-18
Gabriela flirts with Pablo, who is interested in Letícia. Gabriela is surprised to learn that Nicolau's mother is the editor of the magazine she wants to be on the cover of. Fernanda introduces Heitor to Mateus, and the boy reacts badly. Nicolau takes Letícia home and kisses her. Júlia is against it, but Renato is determined to find a loan shark. Nicolau finds Gabriela crying at his door. She wants to talk to him. Letícia opens the package Renato hid in the garage and finds dollars.

26. Chapter 26
Air Date: 2002-02-19
Letícia is shocked to find so much money. Renato assures his daughter that he is innocent, that he borrowed the money from friends, and asks her not to tell Júlia anything. Selma swallows hard when Andréa, embracing Bruno, announces that they are going to have a child. Self-serving Gabriela tells Nicolau that she is thinking of giving up her career. Helpful, he assures her that he will ask his mother for support. Andréa sketches maternity clothes. Diogo sees Bruno and Selma kissing passionately inside a car.
27. Chapter 27
Air Date: 2002-02-20
Bruno assures Selma that they will live happily in Sardinia. Letícia, distressed, calls her aunt and grandfather, but doesn't have the courage to talk about the dollars she found. Letícia leaves a message for Nicolau with Patty. Intending to help Gabriela, Nicolau begs his mother to choose her to be on the cover of the magazine. Andréa agrees to sell the company, have the child, and move to a quiet place. In front of Renato's company, Chico sees a car speeding towards Júlia. Desperate, he throws himself in front of her and saves her. Diogo decides to keep an eye on Selma.

28. Chapter 28
Air Date: 2002-02-21
In a meeting with Renato, Coelho orders him to remain silent and return what he owes to be cleared of the accusation. Renato begs him to leave his family in peace. Chico comforts Júlia, who is crying. He promises to help her uncover everything. Júlia assures Chico that he is her best friend. Chico admits to Vavá that he is in love with Júlia. Renato is shocked to learn that Chico is investigating the case. Júlia makes a scene when Renato is arrested again. Hidden in the closet, Diogo sees Bruno and Selma making love. Mercedes falls ill. Júlia and Andréa meet at the hospital.

29. Chapter 29
Air Date: 2002-02-22
Andréa argues with Júlia for not telling her that Isaura had died. Júlia acts thoughtfully, to her sister's surprise. Diogo asks Ariel to get evidence against Bruno. Nicolau is thrilled to find Gabriela at his door. In love, Letícia calls, but doesn't reach Nicolau. Tadeu shows Bill albums about Carmen Miranda. Mercedes' condition worsens. Ariel shows Virgínia the house, and she can't resist kissing him.

30. Chapter 30
Air Date: 2002-02-23
Ariel says he hasn't kissed a woman in a long time. Bárbara tells Virgínia that Ariel is gay. All the girls in the house, except Xana, get angry with Gabriela because they start to think she's evil. Diogo orders Ariel to buy Andréa's company. Nicolau asks Letícia not to contact him anymore. She insists, declaring all her passion, but he only offers his friendship. Bruno tells Selma that it won't be long before they get together. Heitor sighs because Fernanda is paying attention to Mateus, who has a fever. While watching a tape, Chico and Vavá discover a picture frame with a photo of Coelho and Renato at the ranch.

31. Episode 31
Air Date: 2002-02-25

32. Episode 32
Air Date: 2002-02-26

33. Episode 33
Air Date: 2002-02-27

34. Episode 34
Air Date: 2002-02-28

35. Episode 35
Air Date: 2002-03-01

36. Episode 36
Air Date: 2002-03-02

37. Episode 37
Air Date: 2002-03-04

38. Episode 38
Air Date: 2002-03-05

39. Episode 39
Air Date: 2002-03-06

40. Episode 40
Air Date: 2002-03-07

41. Episode 41
Air Date: 2002-03-08

42. Episode 42
Air Date: 2002-03-09

43. Episode 43
Air Date: 2002-03-11

44. Episode 44
Air Date: 2002-03-12

45. Episode 45
Air Date: 2002-03-13

46. Episode 46
Air Date: 2002-03-14

47. Episode 47
Air Date: 2002-03-15

48. Episode 48
Air Date: 2002-03-16

49. Episode 49
Air Date: 2002-03-18

50. Episode 50
Air Date: 2002-03-19

51. Episode 51
Air Date: 2002-03-20

52. Episode 52
Air Date: 2002-03-21

53. Episode 53
Air Date: 2002-03-22

54. Episode 54
Air Date: 2002-03-23

55. Episode 55
Air Date: 2002-03-25

56. Episode 56
Air Date: 2002-03-26

57. Episode 57
Air Date: 2002-03-27

58. Episode 58
Air Date: 2002-03-28

59. Episode 59
Air Date: 2002-03-29

60. Episode 60
Air Date: 2002-03-30

61. Episode 61
Air Date: 2002-04-01

62. Episode 62
Air Date: 2002-04-02

63. Episode 63
Air Date: 2002-04-03

64. Episode 64
Air Date: 2002-04-04

65. Episode 65
Air Date: 2002-04-05

66. Episode 66
Air Date: 2002-04-06

67. Episode 67
Air Date: 2002-04-08

68. Episode 68
Air Date: 2002-04-09

69. Episode 69
Air Date: 2002-04-10

70. Episode 70
Air Date: 2002-04-11

71. Episode 71
Air Date: 2002-04-12

72. Episode 72
Air Date: 2002-04-13

73. Episode 73
Air Date: 2002-04-15

74. Episode 74
Air Date: 2002-04-16

75. Episode 75
Air Date: 2002-04-17

76. Episode 76
Air Date: 2002-04-18

77. Episode 77
Air Date: 2002-04-19

78. Episode 78
Air Date: 2002-04-20

79. Episode 79
Air Date: 2002-04-22

80. Episode 80
Air Date: 2002-04-23

81. Episode 81
Air Date: 2002-04-24

82. Episode 82
Air Date: 2002-04-25

83. Episode 83
Air Date: 2002-04-26

84. Episode 84
Air Date: 2002-04-27

85. Episode 85
Air Date: 2002-04-29

86. Episode 86
Air Date: 2002-04-30

87. Episode 87
Air Date: 2002-05-01

88. Episode 88
Air Date: 2002-05-02

89. Episode 89
Air Date: 2002-05-03

90. Episode 90
Air Date: 2002-05-04

91. Episode 91
Air Date: 2002-05-06

92. Episode 92
Air Date: 2002-05-07

93. Episode 93
Air Date: 2002-05-08

94. Episode 94
Air Date: 2002-05-09

95. Episode 95
Air Date: 2002-05-10

96. Episode 96
Air Date: 2002-05-11

97. Episode 97
Air Date: 2002-05-13

98. Episode 98
Air Date: 2002-05-14

99. Episode 99
Air Date: 2002-05-15

100. Episode 100
Air Date: 2002-05-16

101. Episode 101
Air Date: 2002-05-17

102. Episode 102
Air Date: 2002-05-18

103. Episode 103
Air Date: 2002-05-20

104. Episode 104
Air Date: 2002-05-21

105. Episode 105
Air Date: 2002-05-22

106. Episode 106
Air Date: 2002-05-23

107. Episode 107
Air Date: 2002-05-24

108. Episode 108
Air Date: 2002-05-25

109. Episode 109
Air Date: 2002-05-27

110. Episode 110
Air Date: 2002-05-28

111. Episode 111
Air Date: 2002-05-29

112. Episode 112
Air Date: 2002-05-30

113. Episode 113
Air Date: 2002-05-31

114. Episode 114
Air Date: 2002-06-01

115. Episode 115
Air Date: 2002-06-03

116. Episode 116
Air Date: 2002-06-04

117. Episode 117
Air Date: 2002-06-05

118. Episode 118
Air Date: 2002-06-06

119. Episode 119
Air Date: 2002-06-07

120. Episode 120
Air Date: 2002-06-08

121. Episode 121
Air Date: 2002-06-10

122. Episode 122
Air Date: 2002-06-11

123. Episode 123
Air Date: 2002-06-12

124. Episode 124
Air Date: 2002-06-13

125. Episode 125
Air Date: 2002-06-14

126. Episode 126
Air Date: 2002-06-15

127. Episode 127
Air Date: 2002-06-17

128. Episode 128
Air Date: 2002-06-18

129. Episode 129
Air Date: 2002-06-19

130. Episode 130
Air Date: 2002-06-20

131. Episode 131
Air Date: 2002-06-21

132. Episode 132
Air Date: 2002-06-22

133. Episode 133
Air Date: 2002-06-24

134. Episode 134
Air Date: 2002-06-25

135. Episode 135
Air Date: 2002-06-26

136. Episode 136
Air Date: 2002-06-27

137. Episode 137
Air Date: 2002-06-28

138. Episode 138
Air Date: 2002-06-29

139. Episode 139
Air Date: 2002-07-01

140. Episode 140
Air Date: 2002-07-02

141. Episode 141
Air Date: 2002-07-03

142. Episode 142
Air Date: 2002-07-04

143. Episode 143
Air Date: 2002-07-05

144. Episode 144
Air Date: 2002-07-06

145. Episode 145
Air Date: 2002-07-08

146. Episode 146
Air Date: 2002-07-09

147. Episode 147
Air Date: 2002-07-10

148. Episode 148
Air Date: 2002-07-11

149. Episode 149
Air Date: 2002-07-12

150. Episode 150
Air Date: 2002-07-13

151. Episode 151
Air Date: 2002-07-15

152. Episode 152
Air Date: 2002-07-16

153. Episode 153
Air Date: 2002-07-17

154. Episode 154
Air Date: 2002-07-18

155. Episode 155
Air Date: 2002-07-19

156. Episode 156
Air Date: 2002-07-20

157. Episode 157
Air Date: 2002-07-22

158. Chapter 158
Air Date: 2002-07-23

159. Chapter 159
Air Date: 2002-07-24

160. Chapter 160
Air Date: 2002-07-25

161. Chapter 161
Air Date: 2002-07-26

162. Chapter 162
Air Date: 2002-07-27

163. Chapter 163
Air Date: 2002-07-29

164. Chapter 164
Air Date: 2002-07-30

165. Chapter 165
Air Date: 2002-07-31

166. Chapter 166
Air Date: 2002-08-01

167. Chapter 167
Air Date: 2002-08-02

168. Chapter 168
Air Date: 2002-08-03

169. Chapter 169
Air Date: 2002-08-05

170. Chapter 170
Air Date: 2002-08-06
171. Chapter 171
Air Date: 2002-08-07
172. Chapter 172
Air Date: 2002-08-08
173. Episode 173
Air Date: 2002-08-09
174. Episode 174
Air Date: 2002-08-10
175. Episode 175
Air Date: 2002-08-12
176. Episode 176
Air Date: 2002-08-13
177. Episode 177
Air Date: 2002-08-14
178. Episode 178
Air Date: 2002-08-15
179. Episode 179
Air Date: 2002-08-16
180. Episode 180
Air Date: 2002-08-17
181. Episode 181
Air Date: 2002-08-19
182. Episode 182
Air Date: 2002-08-20
183. Episode 183
Air Date: 2002-08-21
184. Episode 184
Air Date: 2002-08-22
185. Episode 185
Air Date: 2002-08-23
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Rating
5.0/10
Release Date
2002-01-21
Episodes
185 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast

Regina Duarte
Andréa Vargas

Glória Pires
Júlia Moreno

Alessandra Negrini
Selma Dumont / Karen

Eduardo Moscovis
Chico Maia (Francisco Maia)

Herson Capri
Diogo Valente

José de Abreu
Bruno Vargas

Cássio Gabus Mendes
Renato Moreno

José Wilker
Ariel Godoy

Mel Lisboa
Gabriela Santos (Gabi)

Renata Sorrah
Raquel Vonnegut

Paulo Betti
Alex Müller

Drica Moraes
Gilda Ribeiro