Vera Holtz returns to Globo in 'Avenida Brasil 2'

Vera Holtz returns to Globo after seven years away from telenovelas to revive Lucinda, the iconic “mother of the poor” from ‘Avenida Brasil’. Her appearance will be short but decisive in the first chapters of the sequel, which premieres on January 25, 2027.

Vera Holtz’s return to television

The actress, who had not acted in telenovelas since 2019, signed a contract for the new phase of ‘Avenida Brasil’. To make Holtz’s appearance possible, the production adjusted the filming schedule to the artist’s schedule, as she also has theater commitments.

Lucinda: the character’s final mission

Lucinda reappears in the opening chapters to teach a life lesson to Carminha, played by Adriana Esteves. After fulfilling her role, the character dies, triggering a change in the villain’s trajectory, who begins to seek a new path.

Cast and crew of ‘Avenida Brasil 2’

In addition to Vera Holtz, the cast includes Marcos Caruso, Letícia Isnard, Eliane Giardini, Murilo Benício, Juliano Cazarré, and Cauã Reymond. João Emanuel Carneiro remains as the writer, and Ricardo Waddington returns to artistic direction, while Henrique Sauer takes over as general director.

Production strategy and leak control

Globo has adopted strict measures against leaks, including email warnings to the cast and crew. Dismissals are being considered in the event of a breach of confidentiality, according to information released by the production.

Expectations for the sequel

With the presence of Vera Holtz, the sequel promises to bring back memorable elements of the original plot while opening up new possibilities for the characters. Lucinda's death serves as a turning point for Carminha, who will seek redemption throughout the telenovela.

With information from O GLOBO, Alô Alô Bahia.