"Throwback Thursday" -- Diogo and Dreambooks

Okay, it's been WAY too long since we've had a new post here!  And while I don't actually have anything "new" to post, in honor of it being Throwback Thursday today, I thought I'd post some pictures of Diogo in an ad campaign for Dreambooks, a Portuguese digital photo book company he has been a spokesperson for since 2009.   In fact, he even did an awesome ad campaign for Dreambooks this past Christmas.  

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Emmy chat

(photo courtesy of fama.sapo.pt)

As we anxiously await for the Emmy nominations to be announced on Thursday morning, and root for Diogo, Darwin, the series and all involved with "The Bible," I thought it might be neat to take a look back at when Diogo, along with his fellow cast and crew of "Laços de Sangue" ("Blood Ties"), won an International Emmy in 2011 for "Best Telenovela."

So, today's "Clip of the Day" comes from November 2011, when Diogo, his co-star Diana Chaves, and SIC network's general director Luís Marques appeared on SIC TV to discuss their very recent Emmy win.  Our ever amazing friend Lou da Gama translated Diogo's parts of the interview for us, which, (with time marks) can be found below the video.

(video courtesy of sapo.pt)

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Drive Time

Last time, we took a look at Diogo turning the tables and being the host/interviewer.  Today we will again see Diogo in the driver's seat -- this time, literally.

(screencap from video below by me)

Today's "Clip of the Day" comes from 2011, when Diogo appeared on the automotive show called "Volante" ("Steering Wheel.")  Similar to the BBC's hit series "Top Gear," for this episode, Diogo was the celebrity guest asked to drive the "mystery car."  The incredible Lou da Gama kindly translated this fun segment for us, found right below the video, and includes the time marks for Diogo's parts on the show.

(video courtesy of Illusionpp2010/YouTube)

(at 1:20) - Sara Gil do Couto (interviewer): Hello. Our guest for the “the Mystery Car” today is an actor well known to all.

Diogo: Well! Good morning! 

Sara: Good morning!

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"Throwback Thursday" -- by guest poster, Domique

(Note from Sara: Today's "Throwback Thursday" post comes from our friend Domique, aka @hazeleyez79_DRW, so please show her some love over on Twitter or in the comments section here.  Thanks, Sara)

(Image courtesy of A Parideira's Facebook Page)

Hello everyone.  It’s Domique (@hazeleyez79_DRW on twitter) again.  I hope everyone is having a fantastic day today.  Today Sara has afforded me the pleasure of presenting “Throwback Thursday” on the blog.   

Today, I throwback to 2011.  Specifically to: "A Parideira" ("The Breeder") is a 20-minute Portuguese short film by José Miguel Moreira starring Diogo, Ana Moreira, and José Pinto.   This film is about the journey of a young couple and their inability to conceive.  Filmed in Portugal, it was released in March of 2011. 

As the story goes, there is a miraculous cave called the Breeder (a Parideira).  The cave, which is guarded by a mysterious old pastor (José Pinto), is located somewhere on top of a mountain range.  Legend has it that if an infertile woman enters the cave, she will leave the cave already pregnant.  However, the downside to this is that, in order for such a miracle to happen, one person has to stay back and sacrifice their life in the cave that same night.   

Margarida (Ana Moreira) and her husband, Tiago (Diogo), are a young couple who have been trying to get pregnant without success.  On the brink of hopelessness, this yearning motivates Margarida to return to her roots with her husband and as a last alternative, enter this cave to try to get pregnant.  Unbeknownst to the couple, the pastor has a sinister plan in store for them. 

Below is the trailer for "A Parideira."

video courtesy of Vasco Josué/YouTube)

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Diogo on "5 Para A Meia-Noite" in 2011

Today's "Clip of the Day" comes from "5 Para A Meia-Noite" ("5 to Midnight") -- a late-night talk show that airs nightly on network RTP, with a different host each night. 

On this particular visit Diogo made to "5 Para A Meia-Noite" in August of 2011, the host was Nilton -- a humorist, writer, and actor -- and judging from some of their tweets, Nilton is also someone Diogo respects and likes quite a bit. :)

Keep that in mind as you watch this rather "tongue in cheek" uh, "interview."  Which, by the way, the ever awesome Lou da Gama kindly translated for us, and can be found right below the clip.

(video courtesy of RTP/YouTube)

"Nilton: It all comes down to two words. Ladies and gentlemen, with great honor… Diogo Morgado!

(Loud clapping)

Nilton: Are you going to enter again to see if it has the same impact?

Diogo: Yes.

(Louder clapping)

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Waiting for "Eduardo" -- A look back at "João Caldas Ribeiro"

Yesterday, Diogo tweeted that he was in Portugal preparing for the new SIC drama series, "Ambição" ("Ambition.)"  Specifically, Diogo said he was really excited about creating his character for the series, "Eduardo," whom he described as a "tricky and unique individual" and that it is going to be fun.  When asked if he will be playing a hero or a villain, Diogo tweeted that "Eduardo" is definitely not a hero.  You may recall, "Eduardo" will have both a trophy wife and a mistress, according to the SIC press release.

So, as we eagerly await to see "Ambição" and get to know "Eduardo," I thought it would be cool to take a closer look back at the last character Diogo played on a TV series -- "João Caldas Ribeiro" in the SIC 2011 Emmy award winning series, "Laços de Sangue" ("Blood Ties.")

(photo courtesy of SAPO)

"João Caldas Ribeiro" was a doctor and humanitarian who took part often in "Doctors Without Borders."  But it was João's tumultuous personal life that was the heart of "Laços de Sangue." Specifically, João was caught in the middle of a love triangle with two sisters -- who, separated during childhood, become arch-enemies as adults -- the villainess "Diana" (played by Joana Santos) and the heroine, "Inês" (played by Diana Chaves.)


Here are two links to two quick clips of Diogo as "João."  Two very different scenes, showing the high and lows of this character's story in "Laços de Sangue."  @MsLiliana has also kindly provided a translation of each scene, found below the link.

João tries to kill Diana

João: Shhh shut up, shut up… I told you Diana, I told you to keep away from my wife and my kid, and you didn't care… 
Diana: So I didn't! And now??.....
João: Shhhh.
Diana: What are you gonna do now?!... You don´t have the guts to shoot, João! We've been through this before, remember? … You are a coward! 
João: You’re right… we have been through this before…  but this time I am going to play by your rules! This time I will do the right thing! Try to follow … I am going to kill you, but it will be in self-defense, because I have a gun at my backpack with an erased serial number. When I kill you, I will put that gun in your hand, and shoot at the door, to pretend you tried to kill me, understand?   But everything will end up the good way. My family will stay safe, and I will not have to pay for your death….
(Judge enters the room.)
Judge: What is this?
João:  Wait. I know you… You are the judge that got Diana free from jail…… 
END.

João and Inês Sing Happy Birthday to Tiago

João: Let’s blow out the candles! 
(Inês and João give baby Tiago to his godfather)
João: Do not feel like going to the hospital now…

Inês: It’s your work. And besides there are people there who need you.

João: That is true. So you mean you don't need me, that it? 

Inês: Noooo I need you! But I know that I will have you forever…

END.
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Diogo was in 315 episodes of "Laços de Sangue," from 2010 to 2011.  You may recall, this is also the character/show in which Diogo did his own stunt -- jumping off a cliff.  

For his work as "João" on the series, Diogo was nominated for a "TV 7 Dias" ("7 Days TV Magazine") Award for "Best Actor" in 2011.  Diogo spoke humbly of this honor in this interview, translated below the clip thanks to @MsLiliana:

(clip courtesy of Acesso Total/YouTube)

"Reporter: Diogo Morgado nominated in the category of best actor…

Diogo Morgado/DM: Yes….

Reporter: Nervous?

DM: Uhhh a little bit anxious, yes I am, confess. I am not… how should I say it… This is not a place where I feel at ease… in the middle of all this glamour, these people… this excitement…. For me it is awkward. So… independently of being nominated or not there is always a little anxiety, it’s true.

Reporter: Imagine that today you take that prize home… The prize is voted by the audience, does that change the way you look at the prize, or not?

DM: No, off course not. Well to the prize I won’t look, I will look at it once… There is no way of looking at a prize unless giving thanks to the ones who voted, and for the path we have been doing, and that is a proud motive, but is with no doubt an appreciation for those who voted and keep up with what we do.

Reporter: Do you think that this is a kind of recognition that actors deserve for their work and effort every day?

DM: No doubt!  I think these awards are the ones that at this moment are about TV, and I think because Portuguese TV production is becoming stronger each day, it's a sector that also deserves recognition.  Really deserves it due to the dedication of so many people, not only the actors, but also the technicians, directors, writers… and that not being acknowledged would be a failure. That is why I am here, these events need our presence.

Reporter: I wish you all the best luck in the world and that you take the trophy home.

DM: Thank you… thank you!"
END.

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Diogo also shared his favorite and least favorite scenes to film in "Laços de Sangue" in this fun interview, again kindly translated by @MsLiliana below the clip: (you will need flash to view this.)

Diogo talks about "Laços de Sangue"

"Diogo: I liked to shoot…. I liked asking Inês to marry me… in Brazil… I thought that scene was fun!

What I liked least … uhhh the scenes where my sister Alice dies pregnant… well I didn't like that! I mean… I liked to shoot it because they were difficult scenes, but I didn't like because I felt uncomfortable… you guys now, c’mon!
(…)
Oh well… about one year and one or two weeks ago, we’re preparing, and rehearsing to make a series at SIC, called “Laços de Sangue.” At the time we were a little nervous about what would happen. There were two actresses who were working with me, we didn't known each other that well. To make sure that this would work out, just like that. Meanwhile we just got along and 3 weeks after rehearsals we thought: This might work!!
One year and a week later… here we are.  It worked out! Things went well, people liked it, YOU who are there, also like it … and for us it's a huge honor being here today celebrating something that was important to SIC and I think for Portuguese TV production too.  All thanks to you, so thank you so much, and big thanks to you from SicOnline."
END.
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So while we won't see Diogo as "Eduardo" in "Ambição" for some time, I do think it's great to know that based on what we've read of "Eduardo" and seen of "João," this next character Diogo will play on SIC will be different from his last.  And I personally love that "Eduardo" will be VERY different from "Jesus," maybe even the anti-Jesus, hee.  Seriously, I think it will be really good, interesting and fun to see Diogo play a "tricky individual." 

Until then, if you want to see even more of Diogo as João Caldas Ribeiro, here's an incredible trailer for "Laços de Sangue," WITH English subtitles:

 

(clip courtesy of Luis MBF/YouTube)

Obrigada, as always to @MsLiliana for her time and effort in giving us all these translations.

--Sara

Clip of the Day -- Diogo Does His Own Stunt!

Anyone who has seen the Crucifixion scene in "The Bible" knows that Diogo is a fearless actor.... but today's "Clip of the Day" is another perfect example of that.

For his role as "João Caldas Ribeiro" in the 2010 SIC TV drama series, "Laços de Sangue" ("Blood Ties"), Diogo decided to do one of his own stunts, despite his fears.  The stunt?  Jumping off of a cliff.... literally.  

(photo courtesy of SAPO)

He discussed doing the daring stunt in an interview with SIC TV, and right under the clip, you will find a translation of the interview, once again thanks to our own fearless heroine, @MsLiliana.

 (clip courtesy of Diogomorgadofans' YouTube Channel)

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Behind the Scenes of "A Armadilha" AND the Full Episode!

Many of Diogo's awesome Portuguese fans have tweeted or e-mailed me about an episode of a TV miniseries Diogo did in 2011, called "Tempo Final" - A Armadilha."  Specifically, Diogo played "Pedro" in the final episode of the miniseries, whose title loosely translates to "End Time: The Trap."

And so today's "Clip(s) of the Day" actually comes from one such incredible fan who is originally from Portugal, Lou da Gama.  Lou sent me a link to a "behind the scenes" video of the making of "A Armadilha" that has ENGLISH subtitles.  :) 

(FYI, that "behind the scenes" clip comes courtesy of Yuri Alves on YouTube.  Yuri, incidentally, is the director of "A Armadilha.")  

Lou da Gama also sent me a link to the entire episode of "Tempo Final - A Armadilha."  The episode, unfortunately, does not have subtitles,  and you may have to watch it on YouTube instead of here on the site.  But make sure to see below the clip for Lou's EXCELLENT synopsis of the episode.  Oh and see if you recognize Diogo's male co-star.  :)

(clip courtesy of TempoFinalfan/YouTube)

Lou da Gama's synopsis of "A Armadilha":

"Pedro (Diogo) and Rodrigo, two successful entrepreneurs and friends, who have just become millionaires through a corrupt business deal, keep their millions in a safe box in Rodrigo’s office. Though they are supposedly friends, the two men decide to memorize each only half of the 8 digits code of the safe box. That way, one will not be able to steal from the other. Before leaving, Pedro, an audacious and flirty man, convinces his shy friend, Rodrigo, to seduce his secretary, even though Rodrigo is married.

In the building’s garage, Pedro realizes that his car is not working, and though, there is nobody left in the building apart from him, Rodrigo, the secretary and the security guard, a seductive woman strangely parks her car besides him. Pedro and the woman engage in a game of seduction while Rodrigo tries to seduce his secretary.

But, both men end up realizing that nothing is what it seems, and they are victims of a trap set up by the two women, which ends in a deadly game. The secretary is able to get the 4 digits from Rodrigo and notes them on a piece of paper. However, Pedro is very defiant, even with a gun pointed at his head. He suspects Rodrigo is involved in the scam and he will not disclose his 4 digits. He tells the woman in the car that he will only reveal the digits after looking at Rodrigo’s face to be sure Rodrigo is not involved.

Back in the office, Pedro continues to refuse to tell the 4 digits, even when the women tell him that if he doesn't they will kill Rodrigo.

In the end, Pedro, not only manages to get everybody involved killed but also Rodrigo’s 4 digits (which he finds on the piece of paper in the secretary's hand), and thus… all the money just for himself."
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A HUGE thank you to Lou da Gama for sending me these links and for writing such a great synopsis for us.  So appreciated.

And I also just want to say a big thank you to all of Diogo's Portuguese fans who have been so supportive of the blog, and have been SO kind to me and all of Diogo's "new" fans.  You all have been amazingly helpful and embracing, and I sincerely just think you are all incredible.  Obrigada.

--Sara