By Shirley Farmer 
In the “Bom Dia Alegria” program broadcast on Thursday on V+ TVI, commentators Pedro Caldeira and Jaquiara Dias discuss the news that has aroused interest: actor João Reis has found love again, a year after his divorce from Catarina Furtado, to whom he has been married since 2011. 18 year.
During the program, Pedro Caldeira highlighted the importance of João Reis giving himself time to move on, highlighting that after such a long and highly publicized relationship, it is natural for the actor to now live a new phase in his life. He commented: “If you are happy, that is the most important thing, but I will not lie to you… I feel sorry that Joao and Catarina are not together, because I would like to see them together.”
Recently, the end of the relationship between João Reis and Catarina Furtado, marked by many years of complicity and mutual admiration, was one of the most talked about topics in the Portuguese press. In the studio, the news sparked a healthy discussion about love, starting over and second chances in life.
Reasons that led to divorce
On August 28, also in the program “Bom Dia Alegria” on V+, revealing news was discussed about Catarina Furtado's recent anger about the reasons that prompted her to divorce João Reis. Commentators Claudia Jacques, Pedro Guerrero and Pedro Caldeira analyzed the interview in which the presenter and actress decided to open up about the end of her marriage after 18 years of relationship.
Claudia Jacques highlighted the importance of normalizing this type of conversation in society, especially when it comes to these media figures. Claudia Jacques added: “Katarina has shown that despite love and respect, there are times when following different paths is the best option for both. It is a lesson for many people who find themselves in similar situations.”
Commentator Pedro Guerrero highlights the mourning period necessary for them to become friends again, as reported by Catarina Furtado. Pedro Caldeira highlighted that João Reis probably “did not expect this”, because the TV presenter “never gives interviews” and is “very secretive in her personal life”. The news has generated reflection on the end of relationships, personal growth, and the way public figures handle such sensitive moments, showing that, even in breakups, it is possible to maintain dignity, respect, and who knows, friendship.
It is worth noting that after the divorce, Catarina Furtado admitted that she was going through a “hot” phase.
It is worth noting that actor João Reis has a son with actress Joana Seixas, who has been part of the cast of several TVI fantasy projects, as a result of a relationship before his marriage to Catarina Furtado. Although they both follow different paths in their personal lives, the relationship with their son remains strong and present. Joana Seixas, also a well-known personality on the Portuguese television scene, has always been secretive about her personal life, as has João Reis. The mutual respect and focus on parenting has been evident over the years. Watch the featured gallery above.