As Five

As Five
Also known asWe Are Five
GenreComedy drama
Created byCao Hamburger
Written by
  • Vitor Brandt
  • Luna Grimberg
  • Jasmin Tenucci
  • Ludmila Naves
  • Francine Barbosa
  • Cao Hamburger
Directed by
  • Rafael Miranda
  • Dainara Toffoli
  • Natália Warth
  • José Eduardo Belmonte
Starring
Country of originBrazil
Original languagePortuguese
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes26
Production
Running time29–46 minutes
Production companyEstúdios Globo
Original release
NetworkGloboplay
Release12 November 2020 (2020-11-12) –
1 March 2024 (2024-03-01)
Related
Malhação: Viva a Diferença

As Five (English title: We Are Five)[1] is a Brazilian comedy-drama television series created by Cao Hamburger for Globoplay. It was produced by TV Globo's production division Estúdios Globo, as a spin-off of Malhação: Viva a Diferença,[2] and premiered on the streaming service on 12 November 2020.[3] Starring Ana Hikari, Gabriela Medvedovski, Daphne Bozaski, Manoela Aliperti and Heslaine Vieira,[4][5] the series brings back characters from the original series.[6][7]

On 16 July 2020, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on 8 February 2023.[8] On 29 June 2021, a third season was confirmed. The seasons were produced together in 2022.[9][10] The third and final season premiered on 1 March 2024.[11]

Synopsis

After six years without seeing each other (and three years since their last group chat on social media), friends Benê, Keyla, Tina, Lica and Ellen are reunited in the Greater São Paulo and realize that the affection and admiration they feel for each other has never been lost, even after so long apart. At the height of being 25-year-olds, they are all grappling with personal, professional and relationship conflicts. Together, they feel stronger to face the dilemmas of adult life common to Generation Z.

Cast and characters

Main

  • Ana Hikari [pt] as Cristina "Tina" Yamada:
    Cool and sociable, Tina is now a successful DJ in São Paulo with her boyfriend Anderson (Juan Paiva [pt]). At the beginning of the series, the gang reunites at Tina's house for an unexpected funeral. Struggling with unresolved conflict and grief, she struggles with her mental health using unhealthy coping mechanisms.
  • Gabriela Medvedovski as Keyla Maria Romano:
    Keyla has been working a series of strange jobs to make money, raising her son Tonico (Matheus Dias) all by herself. She was forced to postpone her dreams to ensure her son's survival. The gang reuniting means she no longer has to parent him alone. With their newfound support, she tries to pursue a career as a musical actress.
  • Daphne Bozaski [pt] as Benedita "Benê" Teixeira Ramos:
    Extremely methodical, Benê tries to remain calm, but she can't stand it when things get out of hand and get out of routine. She spent the last few years studying classical music. She lives with Guto (Bruno Gadiol [pt]), her boyfriend since school, until a twist separates them and she finds Nem (Thalles Cabral [pt]).
  • Manoela Aliperti [pt] as Heloísa "Lica" Gutierrez:
    Lica has been unable to focus on anything. She's already dropped out of three colleges, has several unfinished projects, and is unemployed at the start of the series. Though intelligent, charming, and confident, Lica's impulsiveness and arrogance gets her into messy situations. She has been completely lost since her relationship with Samantha (Giovanna Grigio [pt]) ended.
  • Heslaine Vieira [pt] as Ellen Rodrigues:
    Because she is so career-focused, Ellen lives a little disconnected from the world of personal relationships. She was an excellent student in high school and her time at MIT in Boston was no different. She finished her degree and completed a master's degree in the United States. She dates Omar (Bilaal Avaz), an American, but her visit to Brazil leaves her uncertain about the directions she had planned for her life.

Recurring

  • Juan Paiva as Anderson Rodrigues
  • Giovanna Grigio as Samantha Lambertini
  • Thalles Cabral as Nem
  • Marcos Oli as Miguel / Michelle Esmeralda
  • Matheus Campos as Lito
  • Jessé Scarpellini as Samuel
  • Tati Ang as Telma Yamada
  • Bilaal Avaz as Omar
  • Jesuton as Kiara
  • Matheus Dias as Antonio "Tonico" Romano dos Santos
  • Bruno Gadiol as José Augusto "Guto" Sampaio Neto
  • Vinicius Wester as Michel Borovski "MB" Júnior
  • Fernanda D'Umbra as Laura

Guest

  • Malu Galli as Marta Gutierrez
  • Roberta Santiago as Helena "Nena" da Silva Rodrigues
  • Ju Colombo as Maria das Dores Rodrigues
  • Carlos Takeshi as Noboru Yamada
  • Rafael Vitti as Ariel
  • Sophia Abrahão as Dani Junqueira
  • Dira Paes as Alice Guimarães
  • Yana Sardenberg as Silvinha
  • Matheus Fagundes as Kléber
  • Guilherme Prates as Jonas

Series overview

SeriesEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
11012 November 2020 (2020-11-12)14 January 2021 (2021-01-14)

Episodes

Season 1 (2020)

No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [12]Directed byWritten byOriginal release date
11"The Five, Who Gave It That Name?"
(As Five, quem deu esse nome mesmo?)		Dainara Toffoli, Rafael Miranda, Natalia Warth & José Eduardo BelmonteVitor Brandt, Jasmin Tenucci, Luna Grimberg & Francine Barbosa12 November 2020 (2020-11-12)
Keyla, Ellen, Lica, Tina and Benê are reunited after six years without seeing each other, during the funeral of Tina's mother. There is a strangeness between them.
22"One Hand Washes the Other"
(Uma mão lava a outra)		Dainara Toffoli, Rafael Miranda, Natalia Warth & José Eduardo BelmonteLuna Grimberg, Vitor Brandt & Jasmin Tenucci19 November 2020 (2020-11-19)
Lica starts working at MB's restaurant and meets journalist Alice. Benê and Nem help Keyla with Tonico. The five friends laugh at the chaos they live in.
33"Immediate Contacts"
(Contatos Imediatos)		Dainara Toffoli, Rafael Miranda, Natalia Warth & José Eduardo BelmonteJasmin Tenucci & Ludmila Naves26 November 2020 (2020-11-26)
Ellen is moved by Lito. Lica decides to take a break from lovemaking. Tina takes her sister to the doctor. Keyla has a date.
44"How Can a Live Fish"
(Como pode um peixe vivo)		Dainara Toffoli, Rafael Miranda, Natalia Warth & José Eduardo BelmonteLuna Grimberg, Vitor Brandt e Ludmila Naves3 December 2020 (2020-12-03)
Keyla auditioned for a musical show. Benê starts to teach piano to Nem. Lica gets a freelance job. Tina moves in with Lica.
55"Surprise!"
(Surpresa!)		Dainara Toffoli, Rafael Miranda, Natalia Warth & José Eduardo BelmonteVitor Brandt & Luna Grimberg10 December 2020 (2020-12-10)
A party begins at Lica's apartment. Nem asks to see Benê's room. Ellen's American fiancée Omar arrives in Brazil by surprise.
66"Five Stories"
(Cinco histórias)		Dainara Toffoli, Rafael Miranda & Natalia WarthLuna Grimberg17 December 2020 (2020-12-17)
The girls exchange messages about their problems and ask for advice. When Tina is injured, her friends reflect on the destination they have chosen for their lives.
77"Pawn Party"
(Festa do peão)		Rafael Miranda, Dainara Toffoli & Natalia WarthVitor Brandt24 December 2020 (2020-12-24)
Ellen introduces Omar to her family. Anderson is bothered by Tina's strange posts on the Internet. Lica talks to Samantha again. Keyla makes a revelation to Samuel.
88"Generation Z"
(Geração Z)		Rafael MirandaLuna Grimberg31 December 2020 (2020-12-31)
The five friends take Ellen to the airport and something unexpected happens.
99"Hard Work"
(Trabalhar cansa)		Rafael Miranda, Dainara Toffoli & Natalia WarthVitor Brandt7 January 2021 (2021-01-07)
Keyla advises a teenager who discovered she was pregnant. Benê has an important experience. Tina suffers when a video of her leaks on the Internet.
1010"Tsunami"
(Tsunami)		Dainara Toffoli, Rafael Miranda & Natalia WarthLudmila Naves, Vitor Brandt & Luna Grimberg14 January 2021 (2021-01-14)
Lica wants to get closer to Samantha. Ellen presents her thesis. Tina tries to resolve her issues. Keyla takes a class at a music school. Benê and Nem make a decision.

Production

The first season of We Are Five was filmed between August and November 2019, in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, and containing 10 episodes. The show is renewed for the second and third seasons, both being produced together in 2022.[13]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated Result
2020 Prêmio F5 Best Drama Series As Five Won[14]
Splash Awards Best National Release Won[15]
2021 MTV Millennial Awards Maratonei Won[16]

References

  1. ^ "Globo | We Are Five". screening.globo.com. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  2. ^ "'As Five': data de estreia, teasers, sinopse... Tudo o que sabemos sobre a série do Globoplay!" ['We Are Five': release date, teasers, synopsis... Everything we know about the Globoplay series!]. Gshow (in Brazilian Portuguese). 22 January 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  3. ^ "'As Five': Globoplay revela data de estreia da série" ['We Are Five': Globoplay reveals release date of series]. Gshow (in Brazilian Portuguese). 16 July 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  4. ^ "CCXP: As Five normaliza questões sociais em Malhação, diz elenco" [CCXP: We Are Five normalizes social issues in Malhação, cast says]. UOL (in Brazilian Portuguese). 8 December 2019.
  5. ^ Medeiros, Lucas (13 January 2021). "Rafael Vitti tem reação inesperada após cena de beijo triplo em As Five" [Rafael Vitti has unexpected reaction after triple kiss scene in We Are Five]. RD1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 13 January 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  6. ^ Prisco, Luiz (29 October 2020). "As Five estreia no Globoplay em novembro: veja outros lançamentos" [We Are Five premieres on Globoplay in November: check out other releases]. Metrópoles (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  7. ^ "Ana Hikari, Tina de "As Five", revela detalhes da nova versão de sua personagem em série da Globoplay" [Ana Hikari, Tina in "We Are Five", reveals details of the new version of her character in Globoplay series]. Revista Atrevida. 18 December 2020. Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  8. ^ "As Five: Segunda temporada ganha data de estreia" [We Are Five: Season 2 gets release date]. Omelete (in Brazilian Portuguese). 5 January 2023. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  9. ^ "Globoplay anuncia data de estreia de 'As Five' e confirma segunda temporada" [Globoplay announces release date for 'We Are Five' and confirms second season]. O Tempo (in Brazilian Portuguese). 16 July 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  10. ^ Santiago, Anna Luiza (29 June 2021). "'As Five': gravações de duas temporadas de uma só vez" ['We Are Five': filming for two seasons at once]. O Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 29 June 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  11. ^ "'As Five': terceira e última temporada ganha data de estreia no Globoplay; confira!". Gshow (in Brazilian Portuguese). 16 February 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  12. ^ "As Five | Assista online aos episódios no Globoplay". globoplay.globo.com (in Portuguese). Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  13. ^ "O reencontro com as Five está marcado para 2020" [The Five reunion is scheduled for 2020]. Comunicação Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). 20 December 2019.
  14. ^ "Splash Awards já tem vencedores! Veja os melhores de 2020 eleitos por vocês" [Splash Awards already has winners! Check out the best of 2020 as chosen by you]. UOL (in Brazilian Portuguese). 22 December 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  15. ^ "Prêmio F5: 'As Five' ganha melhor série; Fernanda Montenegro leva troféu de atriz" [Prêmio F5: 'We Are Five' wins best series; Fernanda Montenegro wins actress award]. F5 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 21 December 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  16. ^ Pizzotti, Adriana (24 September 2021). "'As Five' ganha prêmio 'MIAW 2021' e mais duas temporadas no Globoplay" ['We Are Five' wins 'MIAW 2021' award and two more seasons on Globoplay]. Gshow (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 18 January 2023.