Love Is Blind: Brazil Season 5, or “Never Too Late,” just changed the game for reality dating in a way that feels big-hearted and, honestly, overdue. The twist? Every single cast member is over 50 thirty individuals who’ve been around the block (maybe a few times), seen real-life romance in all its chaos, and still showed up ready to risk it all again in the pods. If you think love gets quieter or less dramatic after a certain age, this season might make you laugh, tear up, and crave a dance lesson or two.
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Love Is Blind Brazil Season 5 Cast
So, who are these vibrant, funny, sometimes-openly-nervous singles? There are 30 in all 15 men and 15 women and nearly every one could anchor a rom-com or at least bring wisdom to your next family barbecue. They’re proof that heartbreak, hope, and the awkward thrill of first dates never really get “old.”
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Here’s the real lineup (a quick scroll through their stories and you want them all as your aunt, neighbor, or capoeira instructor):
The Women
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Aidê Torres Torres (60), Audience Coordinator, São Paulo: Art lover, mom of three (two adopted!), calls herself “reborn at 60.” Brings that much-needed warmth and wisdom you get only from a mom who’s really lived.
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Ana Lúcia Custódio (60), Real Estate Broker, São Paulo: Retired public servant who loves samba and movies. Grandmother of four who still believes in head-over-heels romance.
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Claudia Chaves (61), Senior Model, São Paulo: Switched from hospitality to modeling later in life. Fiercely independent and loves a good chat (but not the clingy type).
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Eliane "Lica" Neri (51), Business Administrator, São Bernardo do Campo: Single for six years, married twice, and now adamant about being treated as someone’s “main character.”
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Fabiana Checchia (52), Lawyer, São Paulo: Traveler and ex-dancer; ready for adventure, but this time with a side of long walks and slow Sundays.
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Fátima Taffo (70), Retired, São Paulo: Four kids, nine grandkids, goes to the gym every day and loves a good pub. Only admires partners with real drive.
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Jacy Borges (61), Retired, Minas Gerais: Loves the beach, crochet, and rollerblading. What can’t she do?
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Luciana Rodriguez (50), Digital Marketing, São Paulo: Two kids, likes relationships defined by mutual respect and plenty of freedom.
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Lucielma Cardeal (51), Logistics Technician, São Bernardo do Campo: Grandmother and karaoke fiend, ready for genuine post-trauma affection.
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Maria Luiza “Malu” Brufatto (63), Entrepreneur, Rio Grande do Sul: Capricorn, ex-married 23 years; proudly independent and wants her partner to be, too.
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Nívia Gälego (57), Fashion Marketing, São Paulo: Widow, twin mom, started a book club after her loss. Sees her next great love as the “sequel” to her first.
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Roseli Silva (55), Nurse, São Paulo: Nurse and online show host; spiritual, won’t take controlling partners, loves deep conversation.
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Silvia Malanzuki (62), Actress, São Paulo: Former flight attendant and actor, lives with a double-digit cat crew. Looking for a fellow animal nut.
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Tânia Felix (53), Entrepreneur, Votorantim: Runs a pizzeria, bikes everywhere, dreams of a classic church wedding…with someone who loves to sweat.
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Ustinelli Arone (54), Personal Trainer, São Paulo: Dancer, grandma, and relentless optimist even after a painful divorce, she’s still moving forward.
The Men
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Claudio Hott (53), Financial Consultant, Volta Redonda: Moved cities to be a more present dad. Loves wine and good company sometimes at the same time.
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Edmilson Assis (65), Event Producer, Rio de Janeiro: Two kids, never married, arts fanatic. Says he’ll only marry for the first time if it feels “just right.”
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Fábio Santos (53), Lawyer, São Paulo: Cigar-lover, likes to dance, father and grandfather. Very clear: he wants a partner who trusts fully.
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Geraldo Duarte (57), App Driver, São Paulo: No kids, big Catholic family, looking for a life of calm companionship after years of helping others.
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Gustavo Cardoso (54), Body Therapist, São Paulo: Karate black belt (!), grew up in an orphanage, wants a partner who’s unafraid of healing and joy.
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Jobert Costa (55), Publicist, Salto: Cyclist, home gardener, grandfather. If you’re easygoing, he’s listening.
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Judicael Renouard (54), Business Administrator, Le Mans: Raised in France, married over 20 years, now seeks a love that never goes stale.
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Leonardo Vicentini (50), Dentist, Belo Horizonte: Been divorced twice, dad of three, ready to embrace love without jealousy.
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Marcelo Ivanaskas (55), Engineer, São Paulo: Single for five years, has a blended family, doesn’t believe opposites attract.
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Mario Roberto (50), Entrepreneur, Barretos: Capoeira coach and Carnival worker; wants a “deep feeling woman” if she can keep up, that is.
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Mario Sérgio (67), Publicist, São José dos Campos: Guitarist with a poetic streak; wants emotional security this time around.
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Ricardo Zanardo (53), Cosmetics Entrepreneur, Montevideo: Big on perfume collecting and sea swimming, hungry for new adventures with someone bold.
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Rivo Abreu (67), Exchange Manager, Rio de Janeiro: Three marriages, loves CrossFit and festivals, and is all about friends who can keep up.
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Samuel Freiria (51), Visual Artist, Franca: Tattooist, three daughters, says his soulmate must have real “borogodó” (that special something).
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Wagner da Silva (58), 3D Printing Designer, São Paulo: Three kids, cares for his mom, wants someone who “gets” real loyalty.
Reading their bios, it honestly feels more like reading character sketches for a book you don’t want to put down. I’d like a dinner invite from half of them.
Love Is Blind Brazil Season 5
Season 5 is different in the best possible way. The stakes are higher (emotionally, not for drama), and the laughs come easier because everyone’s got stories that bend and twist in exactly the ways real life does. The hosts, Camila Queiroz and Klebber Toledo, bring a warmth that’s rare in reality TV they seem genuinely invested, like they’d happily offer tissues or a pep talk, no cameras required.
Honestly, there’s something magical about watching people who don’t need love to be happy, but who still believe in the idea of new beginnings. The pod nerves are real (one guy said it felt like his first job interview back in the ’80s!), and some of the most touching moments happen between big grandma energy and true second-chance giddiness. The show takes the daters to Trancoso, Bahia for their post-pod retreat, and when they move in together in São Paulo…well, let’s just say it’s sometimes messier than any twenty-something season.
Love Is Blind Brazil Season 5 Release Date
If you’re waiting to dive in: Love Is Blind: Brazil Season 5 dropped its first episodes on September 10, 2025, exclusively on Netflix. The rolled-out releases hit each Wednesday September 17 for the middle chapters, September 24 for the finales, plus an upcoming reunion to cap things off. Not to be dramatic, but you might want to text your family group chat now and schedule a weekly Netflix night.
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One thing’s for sure: This season’s optimism is contagious, and it’s a real, rare treat to watch love unfold for real, for good, (maybe with some grandma-dancing thrown in for luck).
