What is dona xepa?

Dona Xepa is a Brazilian telenovela that first aired in 1977 and was later remade in 2013. The story follows Dona Francisca Xepa, a hard-working and determined woman who owns a grocery store in a poor neighborhood in Sao Paulo. Despite facing challenges and discrimination, she remains resilient and tries to provide for her family while also helping her community. The 2013 remake was praised for addressing social issues such as poverty and inequality in modern-day Brazil. The character of Dona Xepa has become an iconic figure in Brazilian pop culture, representing strength, perseverance, and the spirit of the working class.