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Soap opera

The Turkish soap opera “1001 nights” has been emitted successfully in several Latin American countries and has also had a noticeable effect on culture.

Why some Latin Americans are naming their children ‘Onur’ and ‘Sherezade’

Media

Soap operas open new windows into our increasingly global world. For example, Latin America is a prolific producer — and consumer — of soap operas. But now it’s important soap operas from abroad, too. Including from Turkey.

Story Story producer Xoxa Isha recording dialogue on location.

It’s not just a soap opera, it’s a ‘radio movie’

Arts
A wedding scene from South African soap opera 'Generations'.

South Africa’s most popular soap opera fires its cast

Arts
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Join: Are soap operas from abroad changing how Americans watch TV?

Arts, Culture & Media

‘La Seleccion’: Colombian Soccer in a Soap Opera World

Arts, Culture & Media
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Turkey’s soap opera diplomacy

Global Politics

Soap operas from Turkey are forging trust and curiosity among residents of Bulgaria, its long-time foe.

Soap operas with a message

Arts, Culture & Media

Since the 1970s there’s been an array of drama series designed to tackle social issues, tracing their origins to Stanford University in the 1960s.

Opening Day: Baseball is Like a ‘Very Long Soap Opera’

Sports

Thursday was Opening Day for the 2011 MLB season. Outside in the cold weather, it was hard to imagine that spring was really in the air, but fans were rejoicing nonetheless.

Soap Opera of the Future?: Environmental Place

In a tribute to two new television soap operas airing in Chile with environmental themes, Living On Earth’s staff presents its version of what an environmental Hollywood soap opera might sound like. A satire for the funny bone – but not the faint of heart.

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Mexico’s Juanito: From street vendor to political star

Global Politics

For the past three months, a political soap opera has transfixed Mexico. It’s the story of Juanito (pictured), a street vendor from Mexico City who rose to political stardom. William Troop explains why Juanito’s story is worthy of a telenovela.

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