Samir is an elderly print collector living in isolation on his farm in Bahia after a blight devastated the local plantations. He welcomes Beto after learning of Beto's connection to his old friend Dagoberto, speaks about collecting and art, and finally takes Beto to see his collection. He credits Clara's care with helping preserve it.
Comendador João Fernandes is a Portuguese representative sent by Lisbon with the Crown's exclusive contract to mine diamonds. He becomes Xica da Silva's lover, openly signals that local authorities can be bribed, joins their corruption scheme, and faces investigation over his excesses.
Senator João Gaspar is a politician who meets Luz Del Fuego and backs her career by renting a theatre for her new show. Their association becomes a liability to his political opponents, but he publicly defends a kiss as affection and later wins election to the Senate. He supports a public nudist event, then clashes with Luz over his reluctance to be publicly associated with her.
Walmor Chagas has 30 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Signature works include Valsa para Bruno Stein, Um Homem Célebre, São Paulo, Incorporated. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
