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"What you see isn't always what you get."

Griselda is a tough, hard-working handywoman who managed to raise her three children on her own. She struggles to make ends meet but after winning the lottery tensions rise as people inevitably show their true value. With plenty of romance and intrigue this incredibly rich and fun telenovela brings together the true values of friendship, love, and family.

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Rags To RichesTelenovela

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What is Looks & Essence (2011) about?

Griselda is a tough, hard-working handywoman who managed to raise her three children on her own. She struggles to make ends meet but after winning the lottery tensions rise as people inevitably show their true value. With plenty of romance and intrigue this incredibly rich and fun telenovela brings together the true values of friendship, love, and family.

Who stars in Looks & Essence?

Looks & Essence stars Lília Cabral (Griselda da Silva Pereira), Christiane Torloni (Tereza Cristina Buarque Siqueira de Velmont), Dalton Vigh (Renê Velmont), Marcelo Serrado (Crodoaldo 'Crô' Valério), José Mayer (Pereirinha). The series was created by Aguinaldo Silva.

How many seasons does Looks & Essence have?

Looks & Essence has 1 seasons. There are 185 episodes in total.

Where can I watch Looks & Essence?

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