ESTHER, THE QUEEN

Esther, the Queen tells the story of a beautiful young lady, and Jewish at a time when her people were persecuted and she must avoid all of being extinct. The drama takes place in Persian Empire, where King Ahasuerus called all the virgins of the kingdom so he could choose a new queen for him. When he meets Esther, King Ahasuerus falls in love with her immediately, without knowing the truth about her origin. Esther surrenders to the love of the king and reveals her true feelings for him. They get married she is crowned queen of the whole Persian Empire. However, not everything is the plot is romance. Prejudice, jealousy and many traps are armed by Haman, the prime minister who convinces the king to exterminate the Jews. When she finds out such brutality to his people, Esther finds courage to tell the King about his Jewish origin and begs him to have pity and don’t take off the Jews’ life. Courage, determination and Esther’s faith are important references in the Jewish culture and she is one of the most remarkable women throughout history.

Hegai / (André di Mauro )

Eunuch responsible of the King`s harem.  Fun, effeminate but discreet. He teaches the candidates to the throne how to behave, eat and dress in front of the King.  He teaches the harem`s virgins royal etiquette and becomes a good friend to Ester.... +See More

Tafnes / (Lana Rodes)

Young, beautiful, ambitious Egyptian girl who dreams of becoming Queen.  She is jealous of Ester while both are in the harem.  She is romantically involved with Dalfom, son of Aman.... +See More

Ruben / (Márcio Kieling)

He is a handsome and young Jewish shepherd. He is a good person who is in love with Ester and would do anything for her.  He is captured by the palace guards, is mutilated and becomes a eunuch, which damages his honor.  Afterwards he becomes mentally disturbed.... +See More

Ana / (Leticía Colin)

She is the daughter of Joel and Rebeca. She is also Ester`s friend. Beautiful, naive and a dreamer.  She is kidnapped and becomes a part of the King`s harem.  She lives a secret romance with Aman`s son y and suffers because of it.... +See More

Memukan / (Paulo Figueiredo )

Noble Persian, trust worthy man and counselor to King Asuero. He doesn`t like Aman and will become one of his victims.... +See More

Aridai / (Paulo Nigro)

Being Aman`s only son, he is the only one who is not interested in his father’s sordid plans. Privately, he is against his father`s rivalry with the Jews, but he does not dare challenge him. He is fearful and will not stand up to his family.  He falls in love with Ana, a Jewish girl, with which h... +See More

Zeres / (Vanessa Gerbelli )

Aman`s wife. She is mean spirited. Zeres presses her husband to conspire against his enemies. She is ambitious and is determined to place Aman in power.  She is a sorceress and worships several gods.... +See More

Aman / (Paulo Gorgulho)

Counselor to the King, he is extremely ambitious. Aman is a descendent from the Amalekites, the historical enemy of the Jews, whom he vows to exterminate.  He is evil and has a thirst for power.  He acts as the King`s faithful squire whilst planning his death in the background. He is married to Ze... +See More

Mardoqueo / (Ewerton de Castro)

Is a good, honest and hard working man.  He is Ester`s cousin who raised her from childhood when she became an orphan.  He is a Jew who is faithful to his Jewish traditions and to God, and refuses to honor man.  He is persecuted because of this, but bravely faces his enemies.  He is be named the... +See More

Hadassa/ Ester / (Gabriela Durlo )

She is a simple, humble and young Jewish girl. Everyone loves her because of her sweet, cheerful and gentle way of being.  She is also very wise, intelligent, brave and strong willed.  She would be crowned Queen of Persia and will reign by Asuero’s side.  Hadassa is her Jewish name.  She chang... +See More

King Xerxes / (Marcos Pitombo)

Powerful King of the Persian Empire, feared by everyone and revered as a god by his subjects.  Impulsive at times, he has a strong temper, but can still be generous.  The King is also an excellent sword fighter.  He is a serious and pragmatic man who knows how to charm the ladies.  He falls deep... +See More

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