Global Agency has announced that the acclaimed Turkish drama Gulperi, produced by TIMS & B Productions, has achieved remarkable success in Portugal with its official remake, Vitória, which premiered on SIC.
Vitória, a co-production between SIC, SP Televisão, and Disney, also streams on Disney+. The series debuted in the prime-time slot and achieved immediate success, securing the top spot in its time slot with an average audience of 8.5 rating points and a 17.7% share, reaching 837,600 viewers.
The Portuguese adaptation was scripted by Cândida Ribeiro and Rita Roberto, directed by Jorge Cardoso, and produced by Francisco Barbosa.
Featuring some of Portugal’s most prominent actors, including Cláudia Vieira, Jorge Corrula, Vanessa Giácomo, José Raposo, Luísa Cruz, Afonso Pimentel, Joana Santos, Vicente Gil, Mariana Cardoso, and Rodrigo Costa, Vitória has quickly captured the hearts of Portuguese audiences.
The drama follows Vitória’s journey as she confronts personal tragedy and betrayal, fights for justice, and rebuilds her life with the support of her first love, now a successful lawyer. The compelling narrative explores themes of courage, motherhood, and empowerment, resonating with viewers and reinforcing the global appeal of Turkish dramas.
Izzet PINTO, Founder & CEO of Global Agency, commented: “We are thrilled to see the story of Gulperi resonate so strongly in Portugal. The exceptional ratings of “Vitória” prove the universal appeal of this drama and the growing international demand for high-quality Turkish content.”
Selin ARAT, Chief Global Officer at Tims Group, added: “We were so pleased to closely follow the successful journey of ‘Gulperi’ in Portugal as well as Angola and Mozambique when it first aired. It will be exciting now to watch the Portuguese interpretation of our beloved story, which was so powerfully portrayed by Nurgül Yeşilçay and Timuçin Esen in the original version. We wish our friends at SIC a most successful run with Vitória.”
