Forbidden love affairs and family dramas make up the fabric of Brazil’s most beloved form of entertainment – the telenovela. But these shows are more than light viewing; the sheer size of their audiences give them huge influence over Brazilian society, driving sales and social change alike.

The allure of a virtual world – in which anyone could have magical powers and take risks without consequences – is evidenced by the fact that nearly 19 million people play video games in the UK alone. Canvas8 sat down with Dr. Andrew Kuo to understand why we actively escape into virtual worlds.

From socialising on Snapchat to getting gourmet dishes delivered to your door to binge-watching the latest Netflix series, digital leisure is having a profound effect on the way Gen Yers spend their downtime. Is staying in really the new going out? And what will prise people from their sofas?

Mister Brau burst onto Brazilian TV screens in 2015 starring a singing, dancing, black pop-duo. The real-life couple, often described as Brazil's Beyoncé and Jay-Z, are the first black couple to star in a Brazilian soap and may be changing the face of TV for good.