Para Volver a Amar (telenovela)
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Para Volver a Amar is a Televisa
. telenovela
that aired on the Canal de las Estrellas
channel in Mexico
from July 12, 2010 to January 30, 2011. It stars Rebecca Jones, Rene Strickler
, Alejandro Camacho, Alejandra Barros
, and Africa Zavala. The Mexican version however is taken from the original Colombian soap opera series "El Último Matrimonio Feliz
". The story is about six women who befriend each other and help each other deal with the pains of life, particularly in regards to marriage and relationships. They'll realize that even amidst their problems, happiness is not impossible to attain.
It won seven Premios TVyNovelas
awards for Best Telenovela of the Year, Best Male Villain, Best First Actress, Best First Actor, Best Co-Star Actress, Best Co-Star Actor, and Best Young Lead Actor. Para Volver a Amar aired in the United States
on Univision
from March 8, 2011 to October 28, 2011 at 12am/11pm central.
). The couple has a daughter, Paola (Thelma Madrigal). Antonia works for Braulio Longoria's (Alejandro Camacho) company, but decides to resign and start her own real estate company after realizing the kind of person he is.
The second woman is Rosaura Perez (Zaide Silvia Gutierrez
), a mature woman who has been married for many years to Rolando Salgar (Jesus Ochoa
), a womanizing taxi driver. Given the instability of her marriage and family, she starts working for Antonia's real estate company in the hope of succeeding without losing her husband.
Barbara Mantilla (Alejandra Barros
) is the third woman who works for Antonia's real estate business. Behind the appearance of a happy woman, Barbara hides an intense frustration caused by Jaime Espinosa (Juan Carlos Barreto), a jealous and alcoholic husband who is physically abusive. Along with the couple lives his mother, Dona Conchita Cabrera (Magda Guzmán), a manipulative woman who tries to ruin the life of Barbara and supports everything that Jaime does. Antonia soon discovers these problems and tries to help Barbara.
Maite Duarte (Sophie Alexander)is a former client of Antonia who comes to work for Antonia's real estate company after she is let go from the company she worked before. Antonia realizes that Maite is an ambitious and neurotic woman who is determined to compete with her husband Jorge Casso(Mark Tacher) for money. Maite begins a legal fight with him to get a divorce. Despite this, Antonia doesn't deny the opportunity to work and tries to help her.
The fifth woman to join the company is Yorley Quiroga (Africa Zavala), who is weary of David Magaña (Flavio Medina), her slacker husband who, along with his friend Quentin (Eduardo Spain), are drinking and criticizing society. Yorley falls in love with Leonardo Torres (Agustín Arana), but unfortunately for her, her daughter and David disagree with the relationship and try to break it off using exaggerated quirks indirectly.
Yorley has the comfort and advice from Renato (Edgar Vivar
), a stylist who, because of his homosexuality, feels rejected but never fails to offer his help to others. Renato is in love with Alcides (Alex Sirvent). Although there is an imbalance on their sexual preference, Renato feels slightly attracted by Charito (Marcia Coutiño). Charito is completely in love with Alcides and tries everything to conquer him. Despite the limited attraction of Alcides for her, Alcides decides to help Quintin to conquer her, but it shall come into despair after realizing that Charito loves Alcides.
Finally, the sixth story mentions Valeria Andrade (Nailea Norvind
), a woman of good economic and respect. However, a victim of psychological abuse by her husband, who is Braulio Longoria. Valeria has always had the idea that she is just a rag doll that Braulio bought from her mother, a prostitute who believed that Braulio would give a better life to her daughter and help her out financially. Unfortunately for him, his son Sebastian Longoria (Alfonso Dosal) is rebellious and ignorant to the problems of his parents. Valeria soon joins the team of Antonia.
Antonia is proud of the assistance being given to the other women. All this changes when she develops breast cancer that begins to slowly break down her marriage when she tries to hide it. But despite all of this, Antonia is no longer the example to follow and changes the lives of all women who have come to her and gradually learns that there still is hope for love again.
in
Para Volver A Amar
with
Televisa
Televisa is a Mexican multimedia conglomerate, the largest mass media company in Latin America and in the Spanish-speaking world. It is a major international entertainment business, with much of its programming airing in the United States on Univision, with which it has an exclusive contract...
. telenovela
Telenovela
A telenovela is a limited-run serial dramatic programming popular in Latin American, Portuguese, and Spanish television programming. The word combines tele, short for televisión or televisão , and novela, a Spanish or Portuguese word for "novel"...
that aired on the Canal de las Estrellas
Canal de las Estrellas
Canal de las Estrellas is one of the cornerstone networks of Televisa, with affiliate stations all over Mexico, flagshipped at XEW-TV in Mexico City. Many of the programs of Canal de las Estrellas are seen in the United States on Univision, Telefutura, and Galavisión...
channel in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
from July 12, 2010 to January 30, 2011. It stars Rebecca Jones, Rene Strickler
René Strickler
René Guillermo Strickler Zender is an Argentine actor.- Biography :He is of both German and English descent. He is currently married to Patricia Rangel. They have two sons, Andrick and Yanick . He migrated to Mexico City in 1986. He was a model, but then he gained his first protagonic role in soap...
, Alejandro Camacho, Alejandra Barros
Alejandra Barros
- Biography :Barros studied in New York in The Reads Strasberg Theater Institute to study acting; she later transferred over to Actor's Studio Film & T.V School where she studied film and television, and in the Broadway Dance Center, tap and jazz...
, and Africa Zavala. The Mexican version however is taken from the original Colombian soap opera series "El Último Matrimonio Feliz
El Último Matrimonio Feliz
El Ultimo Matrimonio Feliz is a Colombian telenovela aired since January 21, 2008 on Colombian network RCN. It has a unique format among the current aired telenovelas in Colombia because of its ensemble cast...
". The story is about six women who befriend each other and help each other deal with the pains of life, particularly in regards to marriage and relationships. They'll realize that even amidst their problems, happiness is not impossible to attain.
It won seven Premios TVyNovelas
Premios TVyNovelas
The TVyNovelas Awards, also known as the Premios TVyNovelas are presented annually by Televisa and the magazine TVyNovelas to honour the best Mexican television productions, especially telenovelas. Instituted in 1983, the award ceremony is held in Forum Mundo Imperial in Acapulco...
awards for Best Telenovela of the Year, Best Male Villain, Best First Actress, Best First Actor, Best Co-Star Actress, Best Co-Star Actor, and Best Young Lead Actor. Para Volver a Amar aired in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
on Univision
Univision
Univision is a Spanish-language television network in the United States. It has the largest audience of Spanish language television viewers according to Nielsen ratings. Randy Falco, COO, has been in charge of the company since the departure of Univision Communications president and CEO Joe Uva...
from March 8, 2011 to October 28, 2011 at 12am/11pm central.
Argument
The story revolves around the lives of 6 women who are facing the reality of their day to day life with their partners. The first woman is Antonia Palacios (Rebecca Jones), a successful and respected woman, who is married to Patricio González (René StricklerRené Strickler
René Guillermo Strickler Zender is an Argentine actor.- Biography :He is of both German and English descent. He is currently married to Patricia Rangel. They have two sons, Andrick and Yanick . He migrated to Mexico City in 1986. He was a model, but then he gained his first protagonic role in soap...
). The couple has a daughter, Paola (Thelma Madrigal). Antonia works for Braulio Longoria's (Alejandro Camacho) company, but decides to resign and start her own real estate company after realizing the kind of person he is.
The second woman is Rosaura Perez (Zaide Silvia Gutierrez
Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez
Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez is a Mexican-born actress whose breakout role was the 1983 film El Norte.Gutiérrez attended the National Autonomous University of Mexico, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, with highest honors, in Dramatic Literature and Theater, was a scholar in four languages including...
), a mature woman who has been married for many years to Rolando Salgar (Jesus Ochoa
Jesús Ochoa
Jesús Ochoa is a Mexican soccer player who currently plays for Los Angeles Blues 23 in the USL Premier Development League.-Career:Ochoa moved to the United States at a young age and was raised in Riverside, California...
), a womanizing taxi driver. Given the instability of her marriage and family, she starts working for Antonia's real estate company in the hope of succeeding without losing her husband.
Barbara Mantilla (Alejandra Barros
Alejandra Barros
- Biography :Barros studied in New York in The Reads Strasberg Theater Institute to study acting; she later transferred over to Actor's Studio Film & T.V School where she studied film and television, and in the Broadway Dance Center, tap and jazz...
) is the third woman who works for Antonia's real estate business. Behind the appearance of a happy woman, Barbara hides an intense frustration caused by Jaime Espinosa (Juan Carlos Barreto), a jealous and alcoholic husband who is physically abusive. Along with the couple lives his mother, Dona Conchita Cabrera (Magda Guzmán), a manipulative woman who tries to ruin the life of Barbara and supports everything that Jaime does. Antonia soon discovers these problems and tries to help Barbara.
Maite Duarte (Sophie Alexander)is a former client of Antonia who comes to work for Antonia's real estate company after she is let go from the company she worked before. Antonia realizes that Maite is an ambitious and neurotic woman who is determined to compete with her husband Jorge Casso(Mark Tacher) for money. Maite begins a legal fight with him to get a divorce. Despite this, Antonia doesn't deny the opportunity to work and tries to help her.
The fifth woman to join the company is Yorley Quiroga (Africa Zavala), who is weary of David Magaña (Flavio Medina), her slacker husband who, along with his friend Quentin (Eduardo Spain), are drinking and criticizing society. Yorley falls in love with Leonardo Torres (Agustín Arana), but unfortunately for her, her daughter and David disagree with the relationship and try to break it off using exaggerated quirks indirectly.
Yorley has the comfort and advice from Renato (Edgar Vivar
Edgar Vivar
Edgar Vivar is a Mexican actor. He is best remembered as "Señor Barriga" and his son "Ñoño" from the El Chavo del Ocho television series, and as "El Botija" from the El Chapulín Colorado and Chespirito television series...
), a stylist who, because of his homosexuality, feels rejected but never fails to offer his help to others. Renato is in love with Alcides (Alex Sirvent). Although there is an imbalance on their sexual preference, Renato feels slightly attracted by Charito (Marcia Coutiño). Charito is completely in love with Alcides and tries everything to conquer him. Despite the limited attraction of Alcides for her, Alcides decides to help Quintin to conquer her, but it shall come into despair after realizing that Charito loves Alcides.
Finally, the sixth story mentions Valeria Andrade (Nailea Norvind
Nailea Norvind
Nailea Norvind is a Mexican television actress who also appeared in the critically acclaimed film Gaby: A True Story...
), a woman of good economic and respect. However, a victim of psychological abuse by her husband, who is Braulio Longoria. Valeria has always had the idea that she is just a rag doll that Braulio bought from her mother, a prostitute who believed that Braulio would give a better life to her daughter and help her out financially. Unfortunately for him, his son Sebastian Longoria (Alfonso Dosal) is rebellious and ignorant to the problems of his parents. Valeria soon joins the team of Antonia.
Antonia is proud of the assistance being given to the other women. All this changes when she develops breast cancer that begins to slowly break down her marriage when she tries to hide it. But despite all of this, Antonia is no longer the example to follow and changes the lives of all women who have come to her and gradually learns that there still is hope for love again.
Cast
- Rebecca Jones as Antonia Palacios.
- Alejandro Camacho as Braulio Longoria.
- Rene StricklerRené StricklerRené Guillermo Strickler Zender is an Argentine actor.- Biography :He is of both German and English descent. He is currently married to Patricia Rangel. They have two sons, Andrick and Yanick . He migrated to Mexico City in 1986. He was a model, but then he gained his first protagonic role in soap...
as Patricio González. - Alejandra BarrosAlejandra Barros- Biography :Barros studied in New York in The Reads Strasberg Theater Institute to study acting; she later transferred over to Actor's Studio Film & T.V School where she studied film and television, and in the Broadway Dance Center, tap and jazz...
as Bárbara Mantilla. - Nailea NorvindNailea NorvindNailea Norvind is a Mexican television actress who also appeared in the critically acclaimed film Gaby: A True Story...
as Valeria Andrade/Marlene Esparza. - Jesus OchoaJesús OchoaJesús Ochoa is a Mexican soccer player who currently plays for Los Angeles Blues 23 in the USL Premier Development League.-Career:Ochoa moved to the United States at a young age and was raised in Riverside, California...
as Rolando Salgar "El Cachetes". - Africa Zavala as Yorley Quiroga.
- Mark Tacher as Jorge Casso.
- Zaide Silvia GutierrezZaide Silvia GutiérrezZaide Silvia Gutiérrez is a Mexican-born actress whose breakout role was the 1983 film El Norte.Gutiérrez attended the National Autonomous University of Mexico, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, with highest honors, in Dramatic Literature and Theater, was a scholar in four languages including...
as Rosaura Pereyra. - Juan Carlos Barreto as Jaime Espinosa.
- Sophie Alexander as Mayté Duarte.
- Flavio Medina as David Magaña.
- Agustín Arana as Leonardo Torres.
- Alberto EstrellaAlberto EstrellaAlberto Rodríguez Estrella is a Mexican actor. He has appeared in over 90 films and television shows since 1986. He starred in the film The Queen of the Night, which was entered into the 1994 Cannes Film Festival...
as Rodrigo Longoria. - & Susana GonzálezSusana GonzálezSusana Alejandra González is a Mexican actress. This particular Mexican actress is known for her talent, beauty and docile character.- Biography :...
as Doménica Dalmacci".
in
Para Volver A Amar
with
- Pablo Valentín as Marcial.
- Eduardo España as Quintín.
- Alex Sirvent as Alcides.
- Adalberto Parra as Amador.
- Lisset as Denisse.
- Danny Perea as Jenny Salgar".
- Marcia Coutiño as Charito.
- Juan Ríos Cantú as Faber Esparza.
- Jana Raluy as Miranda Pinto.
- Alfonso Dosal as Sebastián Longoria".
- Gabriela Zamora as Mireya Nieto
- Ricardo Fastlitch as Plinio
- Ricardo Guerra as Pavel.
- Thelma Madrigal as Paola 'Pao' González".
- Ariane Pellicer as Cindy.
- Guillermo Avilan as César Salgar".
- Loania Quinzaños as Fanny.
- Georgina Pedret as Clarita.
- invited actress Soccorro Bonilla
- invited actor Justo Martínez as Don Nazario.
- first actress Magda Guzmán as Conchita Cabrera.
- & first actor Édgar VivarEdgar VivarEdgar Vivar is a Mexican actor. He is best remembered as "Señor Barriga" and his son "Ñoño" from the El Chavo del Ocho television series, and as "El Botija" from the El Chapulín Colorado and Chespirito television series...
as Renato Villamar. - Mario Loria as Sergio Aldama.
- Delia Casanova as Benigna González.
- Arturo Barba as Román Pérez.
- Claudia Godínez as Jessica.
- Cassandra Ciangherotti as Laila.
- Miguel Pizarro as Andrés.
- Karol Sevilla as Monse.
- Juan Verduzco as Enrique Pimentel.
TvyNovelas
| Categoría | Nominado(a) | Resultado |
|---|---|---|
| Mejor telenovela | Roberto Gomez Fernandez Giselle González |
Ganadora |
| Mejor actriz protagónica | Rebecca Jones | Nominada |
| Mejor actor protagónico | René Strickler René Strickler René Guillermo Strickler Zender is an Argentine actor.- Biography :He is of both German and English descent. He is currently married to Patricia Rangel. They have two sons, Andrick and Yanick . He migrated to Mexico City in 1986. He was a model, but then he gained his first protagonic role in soap... |
Nominado |
| Mejor actor antagónico | Juan Carlos Barreto | Ganador |
| Mejor actriz co-estelar | Alejandra Barros Alejandra Barros - Biography :Barros studied in New York in The Reads Strasberg Theater Institute to study acting; she later transferred over to Actor's Studio Film & T.V School where she studied film and television, and in the Broadway Dance Center, tap and jazz... |
Ganadora |
| Mejor actor co-estelar | Jesús Ochoa Jesús Ochoa Jesús Ochoa is a Mexican soccer player who currently plays for Los Angeles Blues 23 in the USL Premier Development League.-Career:Ochoa moved to the United States at a young age and was raised in Riverside, California... |
Ganador |
| Mejor primera actriz | Magda Guzmán | Ganadora |
| Mejor primer actor | Alejandro Camacho | Ganador |
| Mejor actor juvenil | Alfonso Dosal | Ganador |
| Mejor revelación femenina | Thelma Madrigal | Nominada |
| Mejor tema musical | Kany García Kany García Encarnita "Kany" García De Jesus is a Puerto Rican singer-songwriter. Born in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, García first appeared on television in 2004 as a contestant on Objetivo Fama... |
Nominada |