A Fazenda 1[a] was the first season of the Brazilian reality television series A Fazenda, which premiered on Sunday, May 31, 2009, on RecordTV.[1][2] It was hosted by Britto Júnior and reports by Chris Couto. The direction was handled by Rodrigo Carelli, Bruno Gomes, Chica Barros, and Rogerio Farah.
On August 23, 2009, 28-year-old actor Dado Dolabella won the competition with 83% of the public vote over singer Danni Carlos (17%).[3]
Production
Cast
There were fifteen celebrity contestants competing for the grand prize, which was R$ 1 million without tax allowances with a brand new car offered to the runner-up. The season lasted 85 days, making this the shortest season until A Fazenda 8.
Contestants
Below is biographical information according to the Record official site, plus footnoted additions. (ages stated are correct at the start of the contest)
In 2011, Franciely Freduzeski was contender to be a competitor on A Fazenda 4, but ultimately did not return.
In 2017, Théo Becker appeared in Dancing Brasil 2, he finished in 9th place in the competition.
In 2017, Fábio Arruda returned to compete in A Fazenda 9, he finished in 14th place in the competition.
In 2019, Babi Xavier appeared in Popstar 3, she finished in 10th place in the competition, in 2023, Xavier appeared on Bake Off Celebridades 3, she finished in 13th place in the competition.
^Note 1 : The first Farmer of the Week (Dado) was chosen by the public through an online vote.
^Note 2 : Bárbara and Franciely were tied with 4 votes each. First nominee Luciele, the first nominee, had the casting vote and chose to nominate Franciely.
^Note 3 : Luciele and Miro were tied with 3 votes each. First nominee Danni had the casting vote and chose to nominate Miro.
^Note 4 : Luciele and Mirella were tied with 2 votes each. First nominee Carlinhos had the casting vote and chose to nominate Luciele.
^Note 5 : Danni and Fabiana were tied with 2 votes each. First nominee Jonathan had the casting vote and chose to nominate Danni.
^Note 6 : Dado and Fabiana were tied with 2 votes each. First nominee Danni had the casting vote and chose to nominate Fabiana.
^Note 7 : Carlinhos and Dado were tied with 2 votes each. First nominee Danielle had the casting vote and chose to nominate Dado.
^Note 8 : Carlinhos won the final challenge and won immunity. Therefore, Dado, Danni and Pedro were automatically nominated.
^Note 9 : The final three contestants were automatically nominated for the final eviction.
^Note 10 : For the final, the public votes for the contestant they want to win A Fazenda 1.