Name: Tapas & Beijos
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2011-04-05
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Andréa Beltrão, Fernanda Torres, Vladimir Brichta, Otávio Müller, Érico Brás

Two besties, zero boundaries, infinite chaos — Brazilian sitcom that'll ruin your sleep schedule.

Chaotic friendshipRelatable messTelenovela energy

Latest Episode

60 min

Season 5 • Episode 22

Latest

Episode 22

Sep 15, 2015

Overview

Comedy

The daily life of two friends, Sueli and Fátima, whom despite being independent and single women, always feel smothered.

BR Portuguese

Content warning

Female independence vs. societal pressureCodependent friendshipModern singledomClass and aspiration in Rio

Standout Aspects

Acting

Beltrão and Torres are comedic soulmates — timing so sharp it hurts.

Writing

Razor-sharp Rio slang that somehow translates pure sass universally.

Production

Color-saturated Rio aesthetic that makes poverty look weirdly aspirational.

Best for:Binge·Friends·Background

Creator

Cláudio Paiva

First AiredApr 5, 2011

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensitymedium

Tonelight

Feellight

Seasons5·Episodes169

Top Cast

Andréa Beltrão

Sueli

Fernanda Torres

Fátima

Vladimir Brichta

Armane

Otávio Müller

Djalma

Érico Brás

Jurandir

Fernanda de Freitas

Flavinha

Flávio Migliaccio

Seu Chalita

Kiko Mascarenhas

Tavares

Orã Figueiredo

Tijolo

Fábio Assunção

Jorge

Malu Rodrigues

Bia

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Fernanda Torres and Andréa Beltrão were already legendary stage partners; this was their long-overdue TV reunion after 15 years.

Cultural

The show coined 'tapa' as affectionate Brazilian shorthand for brutal honesty between women — still referenced in memes today.

Gallery

Tapas & Beijos (2011)