The Brazilian TV industry has been taken by a big surprise after actress Betty Gofman who plays the characters of Medeia in the successful soap opera Êta Mundo Melhor officially quitted the series. Her abrupt departure stunned fans, particularly, because Medeia was one of the most amusing and discussed figures in the novel.
What Happened to Medéia’s Character?
The plot of Medea in the past few episodes took a twist. The character was also caught eating a piece of paper -a map that allegedly contained diamonds concealed on the farm. Following this weird move, Quinzinho and Cunegundes resolved to take her to a mental institution since only a mad human being would consume such a valuable.
Initially, it seemed to viewers to be another interim turn. Some characters of Êta Mundo Melhor are prone to vanishing during several episodes because of story timing. However, it is true now, and the role of Betty Gofman has ended.
Betty Gofman Confirms Her Exit
In an emotional Instagram post, the actress bid farewell to her character, writing:
“This was my last scene in this lovely soap opera that I loved so much. Medéia went to the asylum and will live forever in my heart.”
She has also added that she is very grateful to director Amora Mautner and the writing team of the show to give her such a happy experience and she notes that she has always wanted to make people laugh and inject some light into Brazilian viewers who need a reason to smile.
Why Did She Leave the Show?
There is no official statement of her departure by the network or the production team. But one of her follower said she would be happy to see Medeia come back, to which Betty wrote in reply:
“I would love that too.”
The fact that she left the series according to her response may not have been her decision to run in the first place, one may wonder that creative alterations or alterations in the story line could have prompted her character to be scrapped out.
Fans React to Her Exit
Medeia was very popular due to her humorous character and personality. Fans turned to social media to share their feelings on the extent to which they will miss Betty and her energy and timings. They said that without her, the show will not be the same.
Character Changes Are Common in the Series
Étapa Mundo Melhor is characterized by unpredictable writing. The same thing has happened to characters such as Cunegundes and Estela who have been out of the picture only to resurrect. Due to that fact, there are still a lot of fans who have not given up hope that Medeia would appear later in the season- maybe with a dramatic twist.
A New Chapter for Betty Gofman
Betty ended her post on a heartfelt note:
“This journey was beautiful. Every character teaches you something, and Medéia taught me that laughter is what saves us.”
Her words touched fans who are already looking forward to her next TV project.
Conclusion
The abrupt loss of Betty Gofman to Êta Mundo Melhor has created an obvious gap to the popular telenovela in Brazil. Although her character of Medeia has been ruled out in the meantime, fans and even the actress herself would still be hopeful that one day Medeia, commonly referred to as the crazy, yet lovable character, will somehow come back to triumph.