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October 16, 2006 (2006-10-16)– May 11, 2007 (2007-05-11)
O Profeta (English: The Prophet) is a Brazilian telenovela produced and aired by TV Globo between October 16, 2006 and May 11, 2007. It is adapted by Thelma Guedes and Duca Rachid, based on the 1977 telenovela of the same name.
Marcos, from an early age, shows himself to be different from other people, which worries his parents. Gifted with a special gift, he foresees events, but cannot prevent them from happening. As an adult, he foresees, but is unable to prevent, the tragic death of his younger brother, Lucas, whom he protected and loved very much.
Tormented by guilt, Marcos leaves for São Paulo to live with his sister, Ester, and give his life a new direction. Soon after arriving in the city, he meets Sônia, a beautiful and honest girl who works in a crystal factory. In this casual but intense encounter, Marcos feels that she is the woman of his life.
However, Sonia is his cousin Camilo's girlfriend. In an attempt to forget her, Marcos gets involved with Ruth, a beautiful, frivolous and headstrong girl. He is also the target of admiration from Carola, Ruth's sister, an intelligent girl but with low self-esteem, who thinks she is fat and clumsy - the ugly duckling of her family.
Thus begins Marcos' begins the new phase of his life. During his journey, his gift will be used by others who see it as an opportunity for financial gain. However, Marcos must decide whether to follow this path or attempt to discover his purpose.
