 From the third episode, aired on June 30, 2004, the second phase begins.Originally Regina Duarte was invited to the protagonist Maria do Carmo, but the actress imposed as a condition that her daughter, Gabriela Duarte, could play Lindalva, which was not accepted by the board, since Carolina Dieckmann was already confirmed on paper, causing her to refuse the character as a protest.The actress reversed the decision days later and contacted the board to accept the role, but Susana Vieira had already been confirmed in her place.