A Diarista (in Portuguese, literally "The Daily Help") is a Brazilian television sitcom directed by José Alvarenga Jr. and written by Aloísio de Abreu and Bruno Mazzeo. The series aired from 13 April 2004 to 31 July 2007 on Rede Globo.

A Diarista
Created byAloísio de Abreu
Bruno Mazzeo
Directed byJosé Alvarenga Jr.
StarringCláudia Rodrigues
Dira Paes
Cláudia Mello
Helena Fernandes
Sérgio Loroza
Renata Castro Barbosa
Leandro Firmino
Opening theme"Dona da Banca" by Aleh
Country of originBrazil
Original languagePortuguese
No. of seasons4
No. of episodes119
Production
Production locationsRio de Janeiro, Brazil
Running time30 minutes
Original release
NetworkGlobo Network
Globo International
Release13 April 2004 (2004-04-13) –
31 July 2007 (2007-07-31)

Plot

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It shows the life and problems of Marinete (Cláudia Rodrigues), a cleaning lady with a short temper. She always ends up depending on her friends, who are distracted by any stupid thing and leave her to solve things on her own.

Cast

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  • Claúdia Rodrigues as Marinete / Maria Elizabeth
  • Dira Paes as Solineuza / Sônia Neiva
  • Sérgio Loroza as Figueirinha
  • Helena Fernandes as Ipanema de Jesus (seasons 2–4)
  • Cláudia Mello as Dalila
  • Renata Castro Barbosa as Gislene (seasons 1–3)
  • Leandro Firmino as Figueira (season 1)

Pilot

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The pilot episode was written by Glória Perez and was aired on 21 December 2003 on Sunday at 11:00 PM.

Seasons

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Season Timeslot Season premiere Season finale Episodes TV season
1 Tuesday
11:00 PM
13 April 2004 21 December 2004 37 2004
2 5 April 2005 20 December 2005 36 2005
3 4 April 2006 19 December 2006 31 2006
4 10 April 2007 31 July 2007 15 2007

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