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Simplemente Maria

7.5 1989 TV Show Soap Drama

The story begins in a small town in rural Mexico, home to Maria López—a humble, dreamy young woman of indigenous descent—who decides to leave her village for Mexico City in search of work and a better life. Upon arriving in the capital, she begins working as a domestic helper in mansions across wealthy neighborhoods, using her earnings to pay for sewing classes. At one of these homes, she meets Juan Carlos del Villar, a playboy who seduces and wins her over.

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Natalie, a poor but beautiful girl from a humble neighborhood, falls in love with and wins the heart of Victor Afonso—her childhood friend and the son of the city's wealthiest family. Natalie lives with a cruel old woman who forces her to beg to support her, yet also foresees through fortune-telling cards that "The Beast"—as Natalie is known—will one day find happiness and wealth. Believing this fortune is linked to "The Greek," a wealthy man in love with Natalie, the old woman sells her to him—unaware that Natalie and Victor Afonso had secretly married before he left the country for his studies. When the young man's parents discover the truth, they annul the marriage, indifferent to the fact that "The Beast" is pregnant with his child. Supported by her friend—a cabaret performer known as "La Costeña"—and by The Greek himself, Natalie turns her life around and gives birth to twins; however, she has no idea that The Greek intends to exact a price for all his generosity.

La fiera

1983 Drama
Corona de lágrimas poster
7.5 TV

When Refugio and her three sons—Patricio, Edmundo, and Ignacio—are forced out of their home, a twist of fate brings them to Mexico City, where they begin a new life. Eighteen years later, they are settled in a small apartment in a working-class neighborhood. Refugio holds a modest job; although she suffers from serious vision problems, she neglects her own health to attend to her sons' needs. Patricio is studying law and dreams of a comfortable, prosperous future; his mother admires him for his charitable nature. Meanwhile, Edmundo begins courting Lucero—unintentionally hurting Ignacio, who secretly loved her—while Refugio tries in vain to make Patricio understand that he will never be happy with Olga.

Corona de lágrimas

2012 Drama
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7.4 TV

Cristina es una muchacha dulce y tierna, querida por todos en “El Platanal”, una hermosa hacienda propiedad de Severiano Álvarez, su padre, hombre recio de campo y de gran carácter. En este lugar trabaja como capataz Diego Hernández, un criollo fuerte que se ha enamorado de Cristina, y ella, ante el amor que siente por Diego, se entrega a él. Cristina confesses to her father that she is pregnant and that she loves Diego. Severiano orders that Cristina and Raquela, the servant, go to the capital and have the child there. Through the actions of Federico Rivero, little María del Carmen returns to the hacienda as Raquela's daughter. Cristina, because she is close to her daughter, is forced to marry Federico, a ruthless and ambitious man. And from now on she will be everyone's “godmother.” Federico causes an accident in which Cristina is blinded; Thus, her fortune passes into his hands.

Embrace Me Tightly

2000 Drama
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8.0 TV

Amarte es mi pecado is a Mexican telenovela produced by Ernesto Alonso for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from January 5 to May 14, 2004. Created by Liliana Abud, with adaptation by Jaime García Estrada and Orlando Merino, the story follows Leonora Madrigal, a young woman whose life is marked by betrayal, sacrifice, and forbidden love. After being accused of a crime she did not commit, Leonora faces the consequences of a painful past while trying to rebuild her life and find happiness. The telenovela explores themes of love, revenge, ambition, and redemption.

My Love, My Sin

2004 Drama
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7.8 TV

Dos Hogares is a Mexican telenovela produced by Emilio Larrosa for Televisa. Anahí, Carlos Ponce, Sergio Goyri, Alfredo Adame, Laura León, Jorge Ortiz de Pinedo, Joana Benedek, Víctor Noriega, Claudia Álvarez, Abraham Ramos, Malillany Marín and Olivia Collins in the leading roles. Canal de las Estrellas aired Dos Hogares from June 27, 2011 to January 20, 2012, with Abismo de Pasión replacing it. From October 31, 2011 to May 29, 2012., Univision broadcast Dos Hogares at 3pm central, replacing one hour of Ni Contigo Ni Sin Ti.

Dos Hogares

2011 Soap
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7.2 TV

Mariana lives with her father, Atílio, and is motherless. He is a very powerful man, and he keeps a big secret: Mariana is not his biological daughter, Atílio has two sisters: Isabel, the oldest, a good and caring woman, who raised Mariana and loves her as if she were her own daughter; Márcia, the youngest, arrogant and very vain, has a cold heart, has never fallen in love with anyone and always mistreated Mariana, until a boy called Inácio Lugo Navarro arrives in the city, very attractive, who uses a false name and is looking for his roots and revenge.

Dark Fate

2003 Drama
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8.3 TV

The story follows the life of Diana, a pre-teen who lives in a neighborhood called Buenaventura. Diana and Christian, who has just moved to Mexico due to his parents' divorce, quickly become best friends, despite their families hatred for each other. However, the neighbors of Buenaventura are in danger of losing their homes, their school and much more, because the evil old Severiano plans to tear down the neighborhood and build an enormous shopping mall in its place. To accomplish his plan, Severiano is willing to resort to any means, and will provoke a series of disasters to drive the inhabitants away.

Misión S.O.S

2004 Kids
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7.6 TV

En Nombre Del Amor is a Mexican telenovela produced by Televisa. It is a remake of Cadenas de Amargura. En Nombre Del Amor was produced by Carlos Moreno, and filming began on August 4, 2008. It premiered in the United States July 7, 2009 on Univision and ended its run on March 7, 2010 in a two-hour grand finale on a Sunday. Starring for Allison Lozz and Sebastián Zurita, as adult stars Victoria Ruffo, Arturo Peniche with Leticia Calderón as the villain protagonist and main villain, co-starring for Laura Flores, Alfredo Adame, Víctor Cámara, and the participation of Altair Jarabo as youth antagonist.

En nombre del amor

2008 Drama
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8.2 TV

This is the fictionalized life story of the international singing legend "José José", the man known in the entertainment world as El Príncipe de la Canción (The Prince of Song). Featuring his stunning vocals, turbulent past, and world-wide popularity, this drama series is a homage to a true icon of Latin pop music. During his 40-year love affair with the music industry, José gained international fame, sold millions of records, received several Grammy nominations, and even sold out Madison Square Garden and the Radio City Music Hall. His musical notes have become the melody of the romantics in Spanish speaking countries around the world.

Jose Jose: The Prince of Song

2018 Drama
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7.6 TV

Me Atrevo a Amarte is a Mexican telenovela produced by Salvador Mejía Alejandre for TelevisaUnivision and originally broadcast on Las Estrellas from February 24 to June 22, 2025. Based on the Turkish series Asi (2007), created by Şebnem Çıtak and Gül Dirican, it was adapted by Enna Márquez, Julián Aguilar, and Carolina Mejía Lartilleux. Directed by Fernando Nesme, Claudia E. Aguilar, and Carolina Mejía Lartilleux, it stars Kimberly Dos Ramos, Rodrigo Guirao, Marlene Favela, Karyme Lozano, Horacio Pancheri, Christian de la Campa, and Mariluz Bermúdez. The story follows Victoria Pérez-Soler, a young woman from a wealthy family who falls in love with Alejandro Sánchez-Guerra, a man from a rival family. Their romance is threatened by old grudges, secrets, betrayal, and family conflicts. As the truth about their pasts emerges, Victoria and Alejandro must overcome pain and resentment to fight for their love and bring peace between their families.

Me atrevo a amarte

2025 Drama

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Juan de la Cruz, a young seminarian, visits the home of his mother, Ana Joaquina—a religious zealot who has always imposed her will on her son and instilled in him a calling to serve God. Working in Ana Joaquina’s household is Luciana, an innocent, dreamy young woman who falls in love with Juan de la Cruz. One night, swept up in the passion of youth, they give in to their feelings with tenderness and innocence. Upon discovering this, Ana Joaquina throws Luciana out; by then, Luciana is already pregnant with Juan de la Cruz’s child. When the time comes to give birth, she leaves her daughter at a stranger's doorstep, hoping the child will be raised there, but the baby is instead taken to an orphanage. To survive, Luciana becomes involved with a series of unsavory men—including Pedro Trujillo, a brutal man who beats and abuses her.

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★ 7.1 1998 Soap

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Emiliano, a wealthy Mexican businessman, is ripped off by his friends and partners. Hidden in Bogotá, he receives help from Rosario, a mariachi singer. She does not know Emiliano’s background and that he is wanted by the police of two countries and by a criminal organization. With a new name and personality, he adapts well to his new life as a mariachi band member and finds in Rosario the love of his life. But he is afraid his secret will tear them apart. He needs to clear his name and resolve his case to avoid that fate. Meanwhile, he often finds his love tested and vulnerable to several rivals, but Rosario always trusts that he has been honest with her.

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