Antônio Alves, Taxista(1996)

Antônio Alves, Taxista is a Brazilian telenovela that aired on SBT from May to August 1996. The series follows a humble taxi driver who relocates to São Paulo after his parents' death, taking on the burden of supporting his four younger siblings. When Antônio meets Mônica, a woman from a wealthy family, the two fall in love—but their romance ignites fierce family conflict. As their relationship deepens, both face mounting personal struggles rooted in their vastly different social worlds. The story explores themes of responsibility, friendship, and the pursuit of happiness amid class divisions and family opposition. Starring Fábio Jr. and Guilhermina Guinle, the series is a Brazilian adaptation of the 1972 Argentine telenovela Rolando Rivas, taxista.