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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.
Media
Why some Latin Americans are naming their children ‘Onur’ and ‘Sherezade’
Story Story producer Xoxa Isha recording dialogue on location.
Arts
It’s not just a soap opera, it’s a ‘radio movie’
A wedding scene from South African soap opera 'Generations'.
Arts
South Africa’s most popular soap opera fires its cast
Arts, Culture & Media
Join: Are soap operas from abroad changing how Americans watch TV?
Arts, Culture & Media
‘La Seleccion’: Colombian Soccer in a Soap Opera World
Global Politics
Turkey’s soap opera diplomacy
Arts, Culture & Media
Soap operas with a message
Sports
Opening Day: Baseball is Like a ‘Very Long Soap Opera’
Soap Opera of the Future?: Environmental Place
Global Politics
Mexico’s Juanito: From street vendor to political star
Arts, Culture & Media
Afghan ministry bans soap operas