Globo launches new telenovela 'Por Você' on 7 pm slot

Globo's upcoming 7 pm drama "Por Você" will debut this year, created by Juliana Peres and Dino Cantelli. The series is set in Rio de Janeiro’s South Zone, featuring locales such as Lagoa and Botafogo, and references a community reminiscent of Dona Marta. It follows the friendship of Juli and Bela; after Juli’s fatal car accident, Bela assumes care of Juli’s four children, confronting unexpected motherhood. The writers acknowledge thematic ties to Manoel Carlos’s classic "Por Amor," noting a shared focus on sacrifice and love. Cast members Lucy Ramos and Sheron Menezes discuss the emotional depth of the story, emphasizing its appeal to viewers familiar with maternal challenges.