Dating Around: Brazil

About Dating Around: Brazil

In this Brazilian version of the reality series "Dating Around", diverse individuals meet prospective romantic partners on blind dates. The series utilises a fly-on-the-wall camera style, capturing the intense emotional highs and lows of the singles looking for love in São Paulo. Each episode features a different main dater, who goes on five blind dates and at the end, each dater must decide who they connected with the most and would like to see again. It's an authentic and sincere representation of the highs and lows of modern dating.

Making / Production

"Dating Around: Brazil" is produced by Fremantle and shot exclusively in São Paulo, Brazil’s largest city. The series is directed by Cassia Dian, and the executive producers are Dian and John Platt. The show has been praised for its diverse casting and realistic portrayal of modern dating.

Actors

• Elena Besser - Plays the role of the Narrator in the series, giving it a unified perspective and delivering the narrative efficiently.
• Joelma Gomes - As one of the daters, she delivered a natural performance portraying the modern-day challenges of dating.
• Modelo Aline Alves - The featured dater in one episode who shone through her authenticity and relatability.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series takes an innovative approach by recording the dates using 360-degree camera technology.
• Unlike the American version, this Brazilian version focuses solely on dates in São Paulo, showcasing the city's vibrant culture and diversity.
• All participants on the show were required to undergo a detailed psychological evaluation to ensure their emotional well-being throughout the filming process.

Quotes

• "Dating is like a dance: you learn the steps as you go."
• "You can't find love by just sitting around, you've got to get out there."
• "Love doesn't need to be complicated, it needs to be true."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Amor em SP" by Criolo – A song that bounces along with the breezy energy of São Paulo, leaving a wonderful melodic touch to the series.
• "Só Quero Amar" by Mac Gregor – This song is a fantastic backdrop to a series about love and companionship.
• "Esperar Pra Ver" by Poolside, Fatnotronic – This electronic tune adds a unique spark to the series, drawing viewers in with its rhythmic beats.