Aline Dahlen Reveals One-Year Romance With Antônio Fagundes

Actress Aline Dahlen had a one-year romance with actor Antônio Fagundes after meeting on a television set.

The relationship developed during the production of the 2010 Globo soap opera Tempos Modernos. Dahlen portrayed a nurse working alongside Fagundes. She shared details of the romance during a recent appearance on the Roberio de Ogum Podcast.

Professional interactions during breaks in filming evolved into conversations, dinners, and personal outings away from the set. In one instance, the actor invited her to visit his home to view his personal book collection.

Don’t you want to come over to my house to see my library?

Antônio Fagundes

Dahlen turned down the invitation at the time. She offered a direct response to the suggestion.

No, I am not going to see your library because I know it’s not going to stop at the library.

Aline Dahlen

Dahlen was 45 years old, while Fagundes was 77. She discussed her past romance and also reflected on her participation in Big Brother Brasil 14 in 2014, where she finished in ninth place. She faced professional difficulties upon leaving the reality television program.

Dahlen explained that the persona constructed by the public during her time on the show created hurdles for her career. She described leaving the house with the label of a wicked witch and villain, despite insisting she never played a villainous role. She faced resistance from employers seeking new talent. She turned to sports and bodybuilding to rebuild her professional path through physical strength and courage.

The romance concluded after a year. When asked about the circumstances surrounding the breakup, Dahlen pointed to unresolved personal history involving the actor and the woman who is now his wife, Alexandra Martins, who was 47 years old.

He had an unresolved relationship with his current wife.

Aline Dahlen

Dahlen suggested that the actor may have alternated between relationships during that period, though she clarified that this was her personal impression rather than a confirmed fact.

I don’t know, but I think he would be with me, then fight with me a little bit, be with her, fight with her, be with me. I never fought with him. So, I don’t know.

Aline Dahlen

Dahlen said that Fagundes was not involved with his current partner when their own relationship began. She offered high praise for his demeanor.

I did a soap opera called Tempos Modernos where I was his nurse… He was a heartthrob, I always watched him in soap operas and always thought he was charming. He is extremely polite, a lord, I only have good things to say about him.

Aline Dahlen

Public records indicate that Fagundes and Martins met in 2007 during the production of the series Carga Pesada. They later formalizing their marriage in 2016. Dahlen’s account places her involvement with the actor during the broadcast of Tempos Modernos, following her participation on Big Brother Brasil 14.