Monday, December 18, 2006
La Fea Más Bella #169 12/18/06 A whole new Lety
Ladies and Gentlemen, I will be filling in for Miss Melinama hoy.
Lety’s in Acapulco starting a new life; Fernando’s in Mexico City with a whole bunch of his own problems. Thus begins our episode, “a continuación…”
The Ford Fusion and the shirtless man reappear! We pause for a moment to admire the car, the ocean and the man in way too short shorts! Lety thinks about how all she wants is to see the ocean because it is immense, like the pain she has in her soul. The camera returns to the sea. Apparently, our fisherman missed the fish the first time. He casts his net again.
Carolina answers her phone and tells her friend, Alex, that she’s in Acapulco and is heading to the hotel to register. They’ll talk later. Carolina tells Lety about all the work they have to do. They need to quickly change and go to the photo shoot. They also need to check over the event’s programming. Rather than listen to Caro, Lety prefers to stare at the ocean. Caro asks if Lety is listening. “Yes, Carolina,” she answers while looking wistfully at the ocean. Caro asks Lety if she likes the ocean. Lety smiles in return and replies that it makes her want to cry. It’s the first time she’s ever seen the ocean. Caro’s phone rings. It’s Marcia! Caro asks Marcia if she’s ready for the wedding. Marcia says that’s why she called. She cancelled the wedding. Caro loudly asks Marcia if she’s serious. Did she really cancel the wedding forty-eight hours before it’s supposed to happen? Lety overhears Caro and says to herself that it was her fault. Caro turns and glares at Lety. Marcia tells Caro that she doesn’t want to go into details, but she needed to let Caro know in case she bought a present so that she may return it. Caro tells Marcia that it’s okay, because she’s in Acapulco and wouldn’t have made it to the ceremony regardless. She was going to send the gift in the mail. Marcia tells Caro not to send the gift and to enjoy her time in Acapulco. Caro says thank you, and that she’s sorry for Marcia. Marcia says she apologizes more for the invitees than for herself. Caro doesn’t need to give her condolences. They’ll see each other later.
More Ford Fusion hotness as it pulls up to the hotel. Anyone else thinking a vacation in Acapulco sounds good right about now? Caro and Lety are greeted by two men at the hotel. Lety tries to explain that the red suitcase belongs to her and the other to Caro. Caro pulls Lety aside and asks why Lety thinks that the cancellation of the meeting was her fault. L - “Because it’s the truth.” From Lety’s answer Caro deducts that Marcia found out about Lety and Fernando. Lety confirms. Caro offers her condolences. Lety says that the disaster of Conceptos and the cancellation of the wedding were all her fault. Lety says this is why she needs to talk to Caro. Caro replies that, yes, this is very important but they need to talk later after they see Alex. Lety re-focuses on the suitcases, but Caro pulls her into the hotel toward reception and tells her to relax. Lety says that the hotel seems like a pyramid. Caro giggles in agreement. Caro introduces herself and Lety to the hostess. The woman welcomes them to the Freemont Hotel Acapulco Princess. While Caro checks in, Lety says that Caro needs to know something. She explains that her resignation from Conceptos was not a good one, she was essentially thrown out. Caro doesn’t know the details but she can imagine that if Marcia knew about Lety and Fernando that it could not have been good. Lety says it wasn’t just about Don Fernando. She did some things with her work. She did some improper things. Caro assures Lety that Caro believes that Lety did nothing improper. In fact, she’s sure of it. Lety tells Caro that for love, she did things she never should have done. Caro asks Lety if she took money. Lety shakes her head no. Lety says that Caro does not know the person that she brought to Acapulco. Lety can’t deal with the conversation and takes off for her suitcase. Caro pulls her back and explains that everything changes when one does something because of love. Caro reassures Lety that she knows very well who she brought with her. Lety says that she is not that same Lety. Caro says she already knew that from the day she found her crying in the president’s office. Lety worries that Caro will have problems because she brought Lety to Acapulco. Caro tells Lety not to worry about her (Caro); she’s not going to have problems because of Lety. Lety reminds Caro that she’s friends with the Villarroels and the Mendiola’s. Caro reassures Lety not to worry about that. Lety says that once Caro hears her story, she’ll put Lety on the first plane out of Acapulco. Caro doesn’t reply and hands Lety a pen to register for her room. Lety goes to the desk and checks herself into the hotel. The receptionist gives them their keys and welcomes them again. The bellhop follows them to their rooms, suitcases in hand. Lety can’t help herself and spins in the middle of the lobby one more time.
Caro asks Lety if she’s conscious that she did something bad. Lety says that yes, she’s aware. Lety tells Caro that her conscious is killing her. Caro reassures Lety that she admires and respects her. Caro believes that, in the bottom of Lety’s heart, she hasn’t really changed. Lety’s soul is intact, even though she’s going through a difficult time. Lety says she’s living in a hell. Caro doesn’t understand. They’re in a new environment; Lety can drink in the refreshing air. A waiter brings the two ladies a pina colada. Lety tries to give back her drink because alcohol always makes her stubborn and sentimental. Caro tells her to accept the drink. She says they should toast, because Lety is starting a new life. Fernando will remain behind her. Lety agrees she wants to forget everything. They toast to what has happened and to what will come, and that Lety returns to Mexico renewed and free of blame and pain.. In her mind, Lety tells Fernando good-bye. They stand and toast to a Lety who deserves more.
Success! We have fish and really, really short shorts. Pretty soon, Pamela Anderson should come bounding down the beach.
Caro brings Lety into her room. Lety can’t believe this is where she’ll be staying. It’s like a house! Caro has to reassure her that the whole thing will be hers. Lety immediately goes to the back to look at the ocean. Caro apologizes for not having time to admire the sea; they only have time to bath and get ready, but they have to work. Before Caro can leave, Lety adamantly thanks her. Caro doesn’t know what it means to her (Lety) that she (Caro) brought her here, so far from F…Mexico City. Caro leaves and Lety takes off for the ocean. She calls out to the ocean. She says to herself how ironic it is that Fernando lied many times about cancelling the wedding for her, and it really was cancelled because of her. She goes back to talking about the ocean. Lety screams about how pretty it is when she sees it in person. She thinks it’s too far away. She needs to get closer and touch it. Right now she’s only touching it with her eyes. First, she decides to put a plastic bag over her hand. Giggles, spins and laughs!
Just as I was about to go into Don Fernando withdrawal, the scene opens upon Conceptos. Alicia walks out of Marcia’s office. Her phone rings. She asks the cuartel who’s calling. Sara tells her to answer the phone and find out who it is. It’s a lawyer asking for Alicia. She says that she knows she was supposed to send the money for the car, but she couldn’t. She says it’s a good thing he called, because they can reach an agreement. Alicia cannot believe that the lawyer accuses her of calling him names and hanging up phone on him before this. She says they should forget this and that from now on their relationship will be very respectful. They need to come up with a new payment method. We don’t hear what the lawyer says, but Alicia begs him not to do this to her. Still no Fernandito. Ay… L
Lety runs across a bridge to get to the ocean. She talks to the ocean. How many times she’s dreamed of being close to the ocean! It’s like this is a fantasy. The water of the ocean is alive; she wants it to touch her so it can give her life. She stands in the ocean, a little unsure of herself.
Alex calls Caro. Caro confirms that she has all the details about the activities. Caro says she’ll arrive at the end of the photo session. She asks Alex if he likes the chef she sent him. He’s one of the most well know in the country. He will fascinate the competitors. He’s charming in all his ways.
Alicia cries on her phone. She asks the lawyer not to sell off her car. He doesn’t understand. This car is her only wealth. Alicia gets a dial tow. She cries out “Abogado, abagado!” and cries. It’s almost as convincing as Marlon Brando’s “Steeellla!!!” Lola comments that it’s like Alicia is suffering more than her(Lola). Sara figures out that they’ve finally permanently taken Alicia’s car. PM reminds them that the situation with Lety is much worse. Does anyone know anything about her? No one has, but they’re sure she’s submerged in desperation. Alicia cries in the background.
The shirtless man now sleeps in his boat while Lety passes him on the beach. Ooops, he’s not shirtless anymore. Lety thinks about the clairvoyant’s words about her true struggle beginning. Lety asks the ocean how she’s supposed to survive; she needs its help. She feels so empty. She doesn’t understand why she’s here; she’s lost everything and doesn’t know why she’s there in Acapulco! She wants to go home! She couldn’t take her parent’s stares anymore. What pain! What pain! Lety is convinced that she’s destined to suffer for the rest of her life. “I was deceived, lied to and manipulated… I gave all my love, all my loyalty to the person to whom I gave my heart without conditions.” Lety doesn’t know how to overcome it. The fisherman watches this speech and exclaims to himself about the suffering that woman is experiencing.
Back in Mexico City, Erasmo can’t believe that Lety hasn’t called. Did she take off in another plan and go to China? Julieta reminds Erasmo that Lety went to Germany and was fine, but she’s worried about Lety for another reason. The phone rings; it’s Lety. Lety tells her mother that she’s in Acapulco and she’s found a new friend. Julieta can’t believe that she made a friend so quickly. Lety asks her mom if she knows who is Lety’s new friend. It’s the ocean! Lety holds up the phone so that Erasmo and Julieta can hear the ocean. “How pretty!” Erasmo says, only after Julieta explains that all the noise is the ocean. Lety tells her mom that she’s surrounded by different beaches and the same ocean. Julieta asks if Lety has gone into the sea. Erasmo overhears this and forbids Lety to enter the ocean. Lety asks if anything happened back at home. Julieta tells Lety that Fernando came to look for her.
Finally, we get some Fernando. He pulls up to Lety’s house and remembers his conversation with Erasmo earlier. Fernando drives away, holding back some tears.
Lety asks her mom what Fernando said. Only that he needed to talk to you about something personal and that you should call him on his cell phone. Lety has her mom confirm that her parents did not say she was with Caro. Julieta confirms this. She says that Tomas was coarse with Fernando. She asks Lety what happened with Don Fernando. Lety says it was something very bad, but they will talk when she gets back to Mexico City. Lety asks for Tomas, but he’s not there. She says she’ll call for him later. They all say good-bye to each other. Julieta gives Erasmo a kiss at Lety’s request.
Lety runs back to her cabana in tears. Caro knocks on the door. Lety wipes her tears and answers. Caro asks if Lety is ready. Lety says she’s ready and asks if her outfit is okay. Caro says it’s really not an okay outfit, but does she have anything lighter. Lety says she has another outfit. She brings out a funeral outfit and says that it’s more appropriate for an event. Caro disposes of it quickly. Lety tells Caro that she had to make a long distance call. Caro says that it’s no problem, she can call her parents whenever. Caro asks how things went at her house. Lety tells her that Fernando went to look for her.
Julieta asks Tomas why Lety is mad at Fernando. Tomas says he’s too discreet to gossip. He changes the subject and asks if anyone called for him. Julieta asks if he’s talking about Lety’s enemy. Well, Lety’s ex-enemy. He suspects he’ll never talk to her again.
Caro brings Lety to the Nuestra Belleza (Our Beauty) photo shoot. Alex tells the women how to pose. Caro talks about everything they will be doing with these ladies. Lety doesn’t understand why they have to do so many things to these women when they’re so naturally beautiful. She thinks to herself that she does not want to be this close to the most beautiful women in the country. Caro smiles at the women.
Lola is on the phone and asks Erasmo how Lety is doing. Erasmo tells Lola that Lety is outside of the district of Mexico City. The cuartel look at each other, surprised.
Alex makes over the Nuestra Belleza women some more. Caro walks up and introduces herself and Lety. Alex can’t remember her name at first, but he finally gets it down. Caro reminds Lety that her job is to attend to each of the women and give them whatever they need. Lety asks if this means she’ll be near the women. She can’t do that. Lety scampers off the stage. Caro gives chase. Lety tells Caro that she’s scared and that she wouldn’t have the least idea what these women would need. Caro says that she’s sure that Lety can do this work. Lety pardons herself and says she can do it. Caro asks Alex to introduce Lety to the women. Alex says of course he will. First, he introduces Caro. The women politely welcome her. Caro introduces herself and says she’ll help them with whatever they need. Next Caro introduces Lety. The women give her a half-hearted greeting and leave. Lety looks on miserably, and comes to Caro when called.
Caro tells Lety that she will be traveling with the women while Caro goes in the car with Ceci. Lety says that this is quite ironic considering she’ll be in that bus with Mexico’s most beautiful women. . Caro tells Lety to get all the women into the bus. Lety hesitantly calls to the women to get on the bus. The women giggle, but politely nod to Lety when they pass her. Lety gets onto the bus last. She calls to Caro who tells Lety to attend to her job. Lety looks for a seat on the bus, changes her mind and sits by the driver. The women sing the “Club of las Feas” song. Lety asks them not to sing anymore. She asks the driver to take them to the hotel. The women sit and talk among themselves.
At Conceptos the cuartel watch Marcia leave. Marcia walks over to a crying Alicia who says she’s ready to die. Marcia understands that it’s about Alicia’s car. Marcia says there are more important things. Marcia compares Alicia’s car to her (Marcia’s) life. Alicia says that Marcia had a boyfriend and a business, all Alicia had was her car. She asks Marcia where she’s going. Marcia says she’s going to her apartment. Alicia says she wants to go somewhere to end her depression, but she has to go home alone. Marcia says that Alicia can go to her house and have a drink. Alicia thanks Marcia and yells at the cuartel. Marcia tells Alicia to focus on her own problems and to leave the cuartel alone. Alicia turns to a tangent about Tomas Mora and how much she hates him. Alicia asks Marcia if they can eat. They enter the elevator.
PM conjectures that Lety’s trip was a story made up by Don Erasmo. Lola says that she’s not calling back; Erasmo was really mad! Sara asks what happened to their Lety.
Lety goes to eat at the buffet, but is cut off by one of the Belleza chicas. Lety not so gracefully gets some fish and walks back to her table with Caro and Alex. Lety exclaims that fish is very delicious. Of course, Caro reminds they take very good care of the Nuestra Belleza women’s health. They have the best chef. Ms. Veracruz comes over and asks for the chef. The ladies applaud the meal. Caro asks Alex if the contestants know the chef. Alex says he only appears occasionally. Lety asks why this chef is so important.
Back at the ocean, our fisherman meditates on the crying woman he saw earlier. It was like she remained with nothing and had lost direction in her life. He yells to the ocean that they know what it’s like when the person they love in the world the most lies to them and betrays them.
Who is this mysterious fisherman? Will someone get him some pants?
Can this chef be as charming as Caro claims?
The worst gift is a fruitcake. There is only one fruitcake in the entire world, and people keep sending it to each other.
~ Johnny Carson
Happy Holidays, everyone!
Lety’s in Acapulco starting a new life; Fernando’s in Mexico City with a whole bunch of his own problems. Thus begins our episode, “a continuación…”
The Ford Fusion and the shirtless man reappear! We pause for a moment to admire the car, the ocean and the man in way too short shorts! Lety thinks about how all she wants is to see the ocean because it is immense, like the pain she has in her soul. The camera returns to the sea. Apparently, our fisherman missed the fish the first time. He casts his net again.
Carolina answers her phone and tells her friend, Alex, that she’s in Acapulco and is heading to the hotel to register. They’ll talk later. Carolina tells Lety about all the work they have to do. They need to quickly change and go to the photo shoot. They also need to check over the event’s programming. Rather than listen to Caro, Lety prefers to stare at the ocean. Caro asks if Lety is listening. “Yes, Carolina,” she answers while looking wistfully at the ocean. Caro asks Lety if she likes the ocean. Lety smiles in return and replies that it makes her want to cry. It’s the first time she’s ever seen the ocean. Caro’s phone rings. It’s Marcia! Caro asks Marcia if she’s ready for the wedding. Marcia says that’s why she called. She cancelled the wedding. Caro loudly asks Marcia if she’s serious. Did she really cancel the wedding forty-eight hours before it’s supposed to happen? Lety overhears Caro and says to herself that it was her fault. Caro turns and glares at Lety. Marcia tells Caro that she doesn’t want to go into details, but she needed to let Caro know in case she bought a present so that she may return it. Caro tells Marcia that it’s okay, because she’s in Acapulco and wouldn’t have made it to the ceremony regardless. She was going to send the gift in the mail. Marcia tells Caro not to send the gift and to enjoy her time in Acapulco. Caro says thank you, and that she’s sorry for Marcia. Marcia says she apologizes more for the invitees than for herself. Caro doesn’t need to give her condolences. They’ll see each other later.
More Ford Fusion hotness as it pulls up to the hotel. Anyone else thinking a vacation in Acapulco sounds good right about now? Caro and Lety are greeted by two men at the hotel. Lety tries to explain that the red suitcase belongs to her and the other to Caro. Caro pulls Lety aside and asks why Lety thinks that the cancellation of the meeting was her fault. L - “Because it’s the truth.” From Lety’s answer Caro deducts that Marcia found out about Lety and Fernando. Lety confirms. Caro offers her condolences. Lety says that the disaster of Conceptos and the cancellation of the wedding were all her fault. Lety says this is why she needs to talk to Caro. Caro replies that, yes, this is very important but they need to talk later after they see Alex. Lety re-focuses on the suitcases, but Caro pulls her into the hotel toward reception and tells her to relax. Lety says that the hotel seems like a pyramid. Caro giggles in agreement. Caro introduces herself and Lety to the hostess. The woman welcomes them to the Freemont Hotel Acapulco Princess. While Caro checks in, Lety says that Caro needs to know something. She explains that her resignation from Conceptos was not a good one, she was essentially thrown out. Caro doesn’t know the details but she can imagine that if Marcia knew about Lety and Fernando that it could not have been good. Lety says it wasn’t just about Don Fernando. She did some things with her work. She did some improper things. Caro assures Lety that Caro believes that Lety did nothing improper. In fact, she’s sure of it. Lety tells Caro that for love, she did things she never should have done. Caro asks Lety if she took money. Lety shakes her head no. Lety says that Caro does not know the person that she brought to Acapulco. Lety can’t deal with the conversation and takes off for her suitcase. Caro pulls her back and explains that everything changes when one does something because of love. Caro reassures Lety that she knows very well who she brought with her. Lety says that she is not that same Lety. Caro says she already knew that from the day she found her crying in the president’s office. Lety worries that Caro will have problems because she brought Lety to Acapulco. Caro tells Lety not to worry about her (Caro); she’s not going to have problems because of Lety. Lety reminds Caro that she’s friends with the Villarroels and the Mendiola’s. Caro reassures Lety not to worry about that. Lety says that once Caro hears her story, she’ll put Lety on the first plane out of Acapulco. Caro doesn’t reply and hands Lety a pen to register for her room. Lety goes to the desk and checks herself into the hotel. The receptionist gives them their keys and welcomes them again. The bellhop follows them to their rooms, suitcases in hand. Lety can’t help herself and spins in the middle of the lobby one more time.
Caro asks Lety if she’s conscious that she did something bad. Lety says that yes, she’s aware. Lety tells Caro that her conscious is killing her. Caro reassures Lety that she admires and respects her. Caro believes that, in the bottom of Lety’s heart, she hasn’t really changed. Lety’s soul is intact, even though she’s going through a difficult time. Lety says she’s living in a hell. Caro doesn’t understand. They’re in a new environment; Lety can drink in the refreshing air. A waiter brings the two ladies a pina colada. Lety tries to give back her drink because alcohol always makes her stubborn and sentimental. Caro tells her to accept the drink. She says they should toast, because Lety is starting a new life. Fernando will remain behind her. Lety agrees she wants to forget everything. They toast to what has happened and to what will come, and that Lety returns to Mexico renewed and free of blame and pain.. In her mind, Lety tells Fernando good-bye. They stand and toast to a Lety who deserves more.
Success! We have fish and really, really short shorts. Pretty soon, Pamela Anderson should come bounding down the beach.
Caro brings Lety into her room. Lety can’t believe this is where she’ll be staying. It’s like a house! Caro has to reassure her that the whole thing will be hers. Lety immediately goes to the back to look at the ocean. Caro apologizes for not having time to admire the sea; they only have time to bath and get ready, but they have to work. Before Caro can leave, Lety adamantly thanks her. Caro doesn’t know what it means to her (Lety) that she (Caro) brought her here, so far from F…Mexico City. Caro leaves and Lety takes off for the ocean. She calls out to the ocean. She says to herself how ironic it is that Fernando lied many times about cancelling the wedding for her, and it really was cancelled because of her. She goes back to talking about the ocean. Lety screams about how pretty it is when she sees it in person. She thinks it’s too far away. She needs to get closer and touch it. Right now she’s only touching it with her eyes. First, she decides to put a plastic bag over her hand. Giggles, spins and laughs!
Just as I was about to go into Don Fernando withdrawal, the scene opens upon Conceptos. Alicia walks out of Marcia’s office. Her phone rings. She asks the cuartel who’s calling. Sara tells her to answer the phone and find out who it is. It’s a lawyer asking for Alicia. She says that she knows she was supposed to send the money for the car, but she couldn’t. She says it’s a good thing he called, because they can reach an agreement. Alicia cannot believe that the lawyer accuses her of calling him names and hanging up phone on him before this. She says they should forget this and that from now on their relationship will be very respectful. They need to come up with a new payment method. We don’t hear what the lawyer says, but Alicia begs him not to do this to her. Still no Fernandito. Ay… L
Lety runs across a bridge to get to the ocean. She talks to the ocean. How many times she’s dreamed of being close to the ocean! It’s like this is a fantasy. The water of the ocean is alive; she wants it to touch her so it can give her life. She stands in the ocean, a little unsure of herself.
Alex calls Caro. Caro confirms that she has all the details about the activities. Caro says she’ll arrive at the end of the photo session. She asks Alex if he likes the chef she sent him. He’s one of the most well know in the country. He will fascinate the competitors. He’s charming in all his ways.
Alicia cries on her phone. She asks the lawyer not to sell off her car. He doesn’t understand. This car is her only wealth. Alicia gets a dial tow. She cries out “Abogado, abagado!” and cries. It’s almost as convincing as Marlon Brando’s “Steeellla!!!” Lola comments that it’s like Alicia is suffering more than her(Lola). Sara figures out that they’ve finally permanently taken Alicia’s car. PM reminds them that the situation with Lety is much worse. Does anyone know anything about her? No one has, but they’re sure she’s submerged in desperation. Alicia cries in the background.
The shirtless man now sleeps in his boat while Lety passes him on the beach. Ooops, he’s not shirtless anymore. Lety thinks about the clairvoyant’s words about her true struggle beginning. Lety asks the ocean how she’s supposed to survive; she needs its help. She feels so empty. She doesn’t understand why she’s here; she’s lost everything and doesn’t know why she’s there in Acapulco! She wants to go home! She couldn’t take her parent’s stares anymore. What pain! What pain! Lety is convinced that she’s destined to suffer for the rest of her life. “I was deceived, lied to and manipulated… I gave all my love, all my loyalty to the person to whom I gave my heart without conditions.” Lety doesn’t know how to overcome it. The fisherman watches this speech and exclaims to himself about the suffering that woman is experiencing.
Back in Mexico City, Erasmo can’t believe that Lety hasn’t called. Did she take off in another plan and go to China? Julieta reminds Erasmo that Lety went to Germany and was fine, but she’s worried about Lety for another reason. The phone rings; it’s Lety. Lety tells her mother that she’s in Acapulco and she’s found a new friend. Julieta can’t believe that she made a friend so quickly. Lety asks her mom if she knows who is Lety’s new friend. It’s the ocean! Lety holds up the phone so that Erasmo and Julieta can hear the ocean. “How pretty!” Erasmo says, only after Julieta explains that all the noise is the ocean. Lety tells her mom that she’s surrounded by different beaches and the same ocean. Julieta asks if Lety has gone into the sea. Erasmo overhears this and forbids Lety to enter the ocean. Lety asks if anything happened back at home. Julieta tells Lety that Fernando came to look for her.
Finally, we get some Fernando. He pulls up to Lety’s house and remembers his conversation with Erasmo earlier. Fernando drives away, holding back some tears.
Lety asks her mom what Fernando said. Only that he needed to talk to you about something personal and that you should call him on his cell phone. Lety has her mom confirm that her parents did not say she was with Caro. Julieta confirms this. She says that Tomas was coarse with Fernando. She asks Lety what happened with Don Fernando. Lety says it was something very bad, but they will talk when she gets back to Mexico City. Lety asks for Tomas, but he’s not there. She says she’ll call for him later. They all say good-bye to each other. Julieta gives Erasmo a kiss at Lety’s request.
Lety runs back to her cabana in tears. Caro knocks on the door. Lety wipes her tears and answers. Caro asks if Lety is ready. Lety says she’s ready and asks if her outfit is okay. Caro says it’s really not an okay outfit, but does she have anything lighter. Lety says she has another outfit. She brings out a funeral outfit and says that it’s more appropriate for an event. Caro disposes of it quickly. Lety tells Caro that she had to make a long distance call. Caro says that it’s no problem, she can call her parents whenever. Caro asks how things went at her house. Lety tells her that Fernando went to look for her.
Julieta asks Tomas why Lety is mad at Fernando. Tomas says he’s too discreet to gossip. He changes the subject and asks if anyone called for him. Julieta asks if he’s talking about Lety’s enemy. Well, Lety’s ex-enemy. He suspects he’ll never talk to her again.
Caro brings Lety to the Nuestra Belleza (Our Beauty) photo shoot. Alex tells the women how to pose. Caro talks about everything they will be doing with these ladies. Lety doesn’t understand why they have to do so many things to these women when they’re so naturally beautiful. She thinks to herself that she does not want to be this close to the most beautiful women in the country. Caro smiles at the women.
Lola is on the phone and asks Erasmo how Lety is doing. Erasmo tells Lola that Lety is outside of the district of Mexico City. The cuartel look at each other, surprised.
Alex makes over the Nuestra Belleza women some more. Caro walks up and introduces herself and Lety. Alex can’t remember her name at first, but he finally gets it down. Caro reminds Lety that her job is to attend to each of the women and give them whatever they need. Lety asks if this means she’ll be near the women. She can’t do that. Lety scampers off the stage. Caro gives chase. Lety tells Caro that she’s scared and that she wouldn’t have the least idea what these women would need. Caro says that she’s sure that Lety can do this work. Lety pardons herself and says she can do it. Caro asks Alex to introduce Lety to the women. Alex says of course he will. First, he introduces Caro. The women politely welcome her. Caro introduces herself and says she’ll help them with whatever they need. Next Caro introduces Lety. The women give her a half-hearted greeting and leave. Lety looks on miserably, and comes to Caro when called.
Caro tells Lety that she will be traveling with the women while Caro goes in the car with Ceci. Lety says that this is quite ironic considering she’ll be in that bus with Mexico’s most beautiful women. . Caro tells Lety to get all the women into the bus. Lety hesitantly calls to the women to get on the bus. The women giggle, but politely nod to Lety when they pass her. Lety gets onto the bus last. She calls to Caro who tells Lety to attend to her job. Lety looks for a seat on the bus, changes her mind and sits by the driver. The women sing the “Club of las Feas” song. Lety asks them not to sing anymore. She asks the driver to take them to the hotel. The women sit and talk among themselves.
At Conceptos the cuartel watch Marcia leave. Marcia walks over to a crying Alicia who says she’s ready to die. Marcia understands that it’s about Alicia’s car. Marcia says there are more important things. Marcia compares Alicia’s car to her (Marcia’s) life. Alicia says that Marcia had a boyfriend and a business, all Alicia had was her car. She asks Marcia where she’s going. Marcia says she’s going to her apartment. Alicia says she wants to go somewhere to end her depression, but she has to go home alone. Marcia says that Alicia can go to her house and have a drink. Alicia thanks Marcia and yells at the cuartel. Marcia tells Alicia to focus on her own problems and to leave the cuartel alone. Alicia turns to a tangent about Tomas Mora and how much she hates him. Alicia asks Marcia if they can eat. They enter the elevator.
PM conjectures that Lety’s trip was a story made up by Don Erasmo. Lola says that she’s not calling back; Erasmo was really mad! Sara asks what happened to their Lety.
Lety goes to eat at the buffet, but is cut off by one of the Belleza chicas. Lety not so gracefully gets some fish and walks back to her table with Caro and Alex. Lety exclaims that fish is very delicious. Of course, Caro reminds they take very good care of the Nuestra Belleza women’s health. They have the best chef. Ms. Veracruz comes over and asks for the chef. The ladies applaud the meal. Caro asks Alex if the contestants know the chef. Alex says he only appears occasionally. Lety asks why this chef is so important.
Back at the ocean, our fisherman meditates on the crying woman he saw earlier. It was like she remained with nothing and had lost direction in her life. He yells to the ocean that they know what it’s like when the person they love in the world the most lies to them and betrays them.
Who is this mysterious fisherman? Will someone get him some pants?
Can this chef be as charming as Caro claims?
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Thanks, Amanda! I was more annoyed with Lety tonight than ever before. Here she is on an all-expense-paid trip to Acapulco, all she has to do is do her job, and first she stalls by running all over when Caro has expressly said, "we're in a hurry to go to the photo shoot," and then she stammers and says she won't do the work when Caro's right there on the spot and needs her. If I got a free trip to Acapulco from a kindly fairy godmother, I would do as I was told.
I Agree totally Melina! Lety's supposed to be this super smart, organized person and all we get is a whinny kid.
My only sympathy is that I wonder what it must feel like to be worried that every person you meet is going to make some face or rude gesture at the sight of you. That must be tiresome, embarrassing an just plain hurtful. I can see why Lety is reluctant to go new places. Each time she meets someone new, she has to worry about their reaction.
Thanks for the recap, Amanda
Rhonda
My only sympathy is that I wonder what it must feel like to be worried that every person you meet is going to make some face or rude gesture at the sight of you. That must be tiresome, embarrassing an just plain hurtful. I can see why Lety is reluctant to go new places. Each time she meets someone new, she has to worry about their reaction.
Thanks for the recap, Amanda
Rhonda
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: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 1:51:00 AM EST
: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 1:51:00 AM EST
I understand people's frustration with Lety, however, I am completely charmed by her. She really is a tender little soul, who has spent her whole life living under dark insecurity and her father's rule (what's that phrase about the velvet glove, cast in iron?) - the kind of fear that makes one panic and run, coupled with the sheer child-like delight in looking at life, beauty, the world. She is completely raw emotion, and rather ill-equipped to face life, with maturity. Carolina is a perfect foil for her, because while they may be near the same age, they live on different planets. Caro has "lived, lived, lived", and is completely self-assured/reliant, while Lety twirls around in the lobby of a fancy hotel, and curls her toes in the sand, giggling, and putting the phone up in the air, so that her parents can hear the ocean. I was actually reminded of a similar character from a TOTALLY different genre. Lety is alma gemelas with Buster, from Arrested Development. (And don't go near the water!;) They are both very smart, very tender people, but have difficulty individuating from their parents, and finding their own needs and purposes in life. Lety has the double whammy of putting all of her hope and personhood into the arms of Fernando (the first person, aside from her parents and Tomas, to see her potential), and it will have to be a great work to recover what was so delicately wrought to begin with, all on her own. Lety does border on childishness on occasion, but as we well know, the LFMB writers are not known for making the best choices. And we also have to consider that Angelica was probably in a lot of pain, following the surgery on her hand, and may not have been on top of her game. I remember seeing an interview during the weeks in Acapulco, with Angelica soaking her hand in buckets of ice water, during breaks. I continue to be super-impressed by Angelica's professionalism, her total immersion and attention to this character, and am hopeful that this project will open up as many opportunities for her as it has for Jaime Camil.
To each who expressed your thoughts on the annoyance of Lety, I thank you. Somewhere in the culture of Mexico, seeemingly children haven't been taught by example certain social skills.Common courtesy to another has nothing to do with being from the lower or high end of the income scale..
Living in a multi-cultural neighborhood,I speak from first hand experience,as I observe actions similar to Lety on a daily basis.I love Lety,but don't like the exaggeration of the character in all aspects to the extreme..Shyness is an inherent trait of many people,but rudeness and acting like a whinny kid is a personal choice.Yes, Lety should be kissing the feet of Caro for exposing her to a life away from her father Robopop..He's becoming one of my least favorite characters..Mo
Living in a multi-cultural neighborhood,I speak from first hand experience,as I observe actions similar to Lety on a daily basis.I love Lety,but don't like the exaggeration of the character in all aspects to the extreme..Shyness is an inherent trait of many people,but rudeness and acting like a whinny kid is a personal choice.Yes, Lety should be kissing the feet of Caro for exposing her to a life away from her father Robopop..He's becoming one of my least favorite characters..Mo
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 7:44:00 AM EST
: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 7:44:00 AM EST
I agree. Lety is acting somewhat shamefully. But is this true to the original Colombian show? Anyone who has seen that? Thanks.
I wondered if it was my imagination but Lety seemed to be getting on Carolina's nerves with the complaining. Maybe it was my nerves?
This show isn't as much fun for me now that the romance has ended. I'm hoping we'll at least see a little more Fernando!
I hope the fisherman is not a male Lety/whiner.
I really liked how friendly the photographer was to Lety and Caro.I liked his personality.
I found it a little hard to hear all the conversation easily with the constant roar of the ocean. Maybe that was just envy on my part! It was very tempting with the beach and waves!
Thanks so much Amanda!
Carrie L.
This show isn't as much fun for me now that the romance has ended. I'm hoping we'll at least see a little more Fernando!
I hope the fisherman is not a male Lety/whiner.
I really liked how friendly the photographer was to Lety and Caro.I liked his personality.
I found it a little hard to hear all the conversation easily with the constant roar of the ocean. Maybe that was just envy on my part! It was very tempting with the beach and waves!
Thanks so much Amanda!
Carrie L.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 10:12:00 AM EST
: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 10:12:00 AM EST
As of last night, I propose we nominate Carolina for sainthood. (Santa Carolina, it has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?) She is wonderfully long-suffering with the Lety who is so whiny. Sheesh. I love Lety dearly but this was too much. I probably would have shook her by the end of the trip.
Amanda, terrific recap!
Jeanne
Amanda, terrific recap!
Jeanne
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 10:56:00 AM EST
: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 10:56:00 AM EST
Buster?? That's funny, Letylafea, because when she cut her hand, I was thinking how funny/ironic it would be if she had ended up with a hook hand to complement her unibrow and mustache.
I don't think it was Jeanne's imagination - Caro was getting impatient with Lety's inattention too. I know Lety has been through a lot, but "Get the ladies on the bus" is not a difficult request. If the beauty queens tease her, it'll be because of her creepy behavior, not her looks.
The only thing I'll say in defense of Lety's childishness is that perhaps we are watching her "grow up" into a different person. If the Old Lety was demolished during the Big Meeting, perhaps she needs to go through a miniature childhood before she can become New Lety.
Just a thought.
BTW, I really lost interest in the "fisherman" when I heard his voice (and he put on a shirt). So that's the famous Juan Soler? (Anyone notice he's now listed #3 in the opening credits?) I liked him better when he was quiet and half-naked. ;-)
I don't think it was Jeanne's imagination - Caro was getting impatient with Lety's inattention too. I know Lety has been through a lot, but "Get the ladies on the bus" is not a difficult request. If the beauty queens tease her, it'll be because of her creepy behavior, not her looks.
The only thing I'll say in defense of Lety's childishness is that perhaps we are watching her "grow up" into a different person. If the Old Lety was demolished during the Big Meeting, perhaps she needs to go through a miniature childhood before she can become New Lety.
Just a thought.
BTW, I really lost interest in the "fisherman" when I heard his voice (and he put on a shirt). So that's the famous Juan Soler? (Anyone notice he's now listed #3 in the opening credits?) I liked him better when he was quiet and half-naked. ;-)
Thanks so much for the wonderful recap. My take on Lety's frame of mind is that I think Lety is desperate and terrified that Carolina will send her packing if she finds out the truth of what happened, at least that's what probably motivating Lety's rudeness. Lety may fear she'll let Carolina down and lose her friendship and that's why she's freaking out and not seeing the pot of gold she's fallen into with Carolina. I don't think Carolina will judge Lety--she seems to know there is always two sides to every story. We've all acted like jerks at least once in our lives (me--many times!!) Carolina is probably no exception and she knows, unlike Lety, that this too will pass and there is light at the end of the tunnel. No one is all bad or all good. We are all shades of grey and this may be one of the lessons Lety must learn so she can forgive herself.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 11:28:00 AM EST
: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 11:28:00 AM EST
I think if I had been treated like Lety, like some kind of leper because of my looks, I wouldn't want to be too near beautiful women either. I think that it is a common fear a lot of us women have about the comparison that might be made between them and us. I am remembering a line in Sex and the City when Carrie comments that Samantha was the only woman she knew who felt even more beautiful when surrounded by beautiful people.
Love reading everybody's input. You give me so much insight. Stacey
Love reading everybody's input. You give me so much insight. Stacey
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 11:32:00 AM EST
: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 11:32:00 AM EST
Thanks Amanda. Re the whining, this is exactly what I commented on the other day - she whined a lot in Germany too when she was with the most gorgeous man on earth. Caro had told her they were going to be working a beauty pageant - not a fea pageant.
On another note, I hope 30 second glimpses of Fern isnt what we have to look forward to for the next several weeks. I'm already feeling the void. I wonder if there is a methadone-type drug you can take when you are Fernando-deprived.
On another note, I hope 30 second glimpses of Fern isnt what we have to look forward to for the next several weeks. I'm already feeling the void. I wonder if there is a methadone-type drug you can take when you are Fernando-deprived.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 11:44:00 AM EST
: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 11:44:00 AM EST
Oh - regarding the Colombian show - I didn't see those episodes, I only read the recaps. Going by those, she was certainly as whiny. Again, that part of the story (being insecure, inattentive, and getting on her guardian angel's nerves wanting to talk about what an awful person she is) was very close to the original. So was the phone call to her parents.
If I have time later, I will search YouTube to compare other Bettys/Letys catching their first sight of the ocean.
If I have time later, I will search YouTube to compare other Bettys/Letys catching their first sight of the ocean.
So, who is this amazing chef that we keep hearing about? is he by chance going to turn out to be Juan Soler, the Fisherman?
And someone explain why Alex seemed so annoyed at the dinner table last night?
And someone explain why Alex seemed so annoyed at the dinner table last night?
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 12:25:00 PM EST
: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 12:25:00 PM EST
Well, I guess I shouldn't be too hard on her. Lety is definitely way out of her personal comfort zone once she leaves the warmth of Mami and Papi (and Tomas), her room with the beautiful flowers she has created on the wall, and her diary. That's her life, really, and going far from it must leave her feeling very unprotected, I assume. Still, Caro is a saint. If anyone can help Lety to emerge as a butterfly, Caro can. She's right that Lety's soul is still intact. I do hope the transformation to enjoying where she is in the moment will come faster than the big meeting did, though.
;-)
Jeanne
;-)
Jeanne
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 12:27:00 PM EST
: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 12:27:00 PM EST
I also don't understand why they were singing la fea song in the bus! Isn't that a little extreme? Could they have ALL been so so rude and insensitive to have sung that --directing it to Lety or am I missing something?
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 12:28:00 PM EST
: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 12:28:00 PM EST
....one more thing....Letylafea, you are so right that Angelica Vale's professionalism is amazing given that injury. (I have wondered how she change her dress by herself last night? Does it have velcro in back?) Angelica Vale's range of acting talent is surely showcased by this telenovela.
Jeanne
Jeanne
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 12:29:00 PM EST
: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 12:29:00 PM EST
Another vote for Caro giving Lety a good shaking. In some ways Lety needs to get over herself. She sometimes comes across as a little self centered, always being afraid of new things. Granted Robopop did her no favor by dominating her so much but still she should be trying to stand on her own which I think is the real purpose of the trip to Acapulco.
Also not to quibble but Acapulco is on a bay not directly on the ocean as I remember it. They obviously filmed in the Princess hotel, that bridge is very unnerving to walk on but I'm having a hard time remembering the ocean being that wild so close to the hotel. There are a lot of gorgeous wild beaches with crashing surf between Acapulco and Puerto Vallerta that they might have used for her beach scenes.
As for Fer I though those closing minutes when he was staring at her picture as a screen saver and calling her my Lety and talking about missing her and wondering where she was were very touching.
And one good thing at least Oxi's miserable coche has now been taken care of RIP!
Also not to quibble but Acapulco is on a bay not directly on the ocean as I remember it. They obviously filmed in the Princess hotel, that bridge is very unnerving to walk on but I'm having a hard time remembering the ocean being that wild so close to the hotel. There are a lot of gorgeous wild beaches with crashing surf between Acapulco and Puerto Vallerta that they might have used for her beach scenes.
As for Fer I though those closing minutes when he was staring at her picture as a screen saver and calling her my Lety and talking about missing her and wondering where she was were very touching.
And one good thing at least Oxi's miserable coche has now been taken care of RIP!
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 12:31:00 PM EST
: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 12:31:00 PM EST
Yes, Good point! She is way way out of her comfort zone. At least when she started at Conceptos, where she was also out of her comfort zone, she came home every night to her loving family and her warm, cozy pink bedroom. But one thing that helps a lot is to be able to express your feelings and cry when you feel sad. Continually expressing--outloud and to the sea--your most heartfelt thoughts has to be very healthy emotionally.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 12:32:00 PM EST
: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 12:32:00 PM EST
you really think we are done with Alicia's car, que ingenua. I don't think so...
Also, I don't think we are supposed to like Fern's replacement that much - that would cause stress when it was time for the show to end and Lety to end up back with Fern!
Also, I don't think we are supposed to like Fern's replacement that much - that would cause stress when it was time for the show to end and Lety to end up back with Fern!
I love all your comments. What an intelligent, insightful group you are! Music to my ears last night was when Lety was on the beach and GIGGLED that famous sweet little giggle. Haven't heard that for a long, long time. Here's my theory on the beach guy/fisherman. Since they're making a big deal of him and also making a big deal about the mysterious marvellous chef, maybe Skimpy Shorts and Wolfgang Puck II are one and the same????
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 12:46:00 PM EST
: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 12:46:00 PM EST
Melinama, you are so right, there's no end to this coche thread. After all, what else might Alicia have for discussion? Nada.
Ellen, that giggle gave me hope for Lety's future, too. It was refreshing to hear it.
Jeanne
Ellen, that giggle gave me hope for Lety's future, too. It was refreshing to hear it.
Jeanne
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 12:50:00 PM EST
: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 12:50:00 PM EST
In Lety's defense, not only is she way out of her comfort zone but she has had one B**CH of a day! When she woke up "this" morning she was still planning on presenting the fake numbers at the meeting, then she overheard Fern and Omar, made the switch, went through the debacle of the meeting, had the confrontation w/ Marcia...many days for us, but all the same day in Novela land (surely it will get dark soon...?) Anyway, although generally I would say she is driving me CRAZY, if I had a day like that I would hope ppl would pardon my behavior, so I do...
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 1:37:00 PM EST
: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 1:37:00 PM EST
Oh yeah, not to mention cutting her hand and going to the emergency room, flying (which she is afraid of), finally trying to make an absolute break with the man she's in love with, and dealing with the torture of him pursuing her...
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 1:41:00 PM EST
: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 1:41:00 PM EST
Great job, Amanda!!
On the bus, when the ladies sang Club de Las Feas , they reversed the lyrics to "Only pretty women allowed, ugly ones better get lost." Even if they were oblivious to what the lyrics meant to Lety, it was pretty self-centered on their part... I know, I know-- they didn't write it, they just act it...
I sure hope they don't reduce Fernando's scenes to 2 minutes of angst and heartbreak per episode. I need a little more than that please! 30 minutes of Lety and 30 minutes of Fern would suit me fine.
On the bus, when the ladies sang Club de Las Feas , they reversed the lyrics to "Only pretty women allowed, ugly ones better get lost." Even if they were oblivious to what the lyrics meant to Lety, it was pretty self-centered on their part... I know, I know-- they didn't write it, they just act it...
I sure hope they don't reduce Fernando's scenes to 2 minutes of angst and heartbreak per episode. I need a little more than that please! 30 minutes of Lety and 30 minutes of Fern would suit me fine.
That was torture last night - no Fernando scenes and no Omar scenes! What's a girl to do?
I like everyone's speculation about the chef/fisherman. That would be very interesting if they ended up being one in the same.
I like everyone's speculation about the chef/fisherman. That would be very interesting if they ended up being one in the same.
Well of course the fisherman will turn out to the famous chef. You girls would not have Lety find a nice POOR guy. This is a “poor girl finds rich man and happiness” story not a “poor girl gets poorer” reality show.
Only a couple of episodes after the big showdown meeting and already it’s getting BORING. Not to worry though, because if the chef is really feeding everyone fish he catches in the polluted bay, they will all be dead in a week!
Only a couple of episodes after the big showdown meeting and already it’s getting BORING. Not to worry though, because if the chef is really feeding everyone fish he catches in the polluted bay, they will all be dead in a week!
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 2:57:00 PM EST
: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 2:57:00 PM EST
I just rewatched the tape and am convinced that the fisherman is the great chef. There were the usual none to subtle hints like Lety choosing fish for dinner, the fisherman cooking his catch on the beach and then Alex mentioning that the chef had disappeared with Caro adding as usual. Some people find Juan Soler very sexy and attractive, I don't but I suspect that Lety will just because he is so different from Fer. Time will tell but let's get on with the make over and keep us up to date on what Fer is going to do, if anything, to find Lety and put things right before it is too late.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 3:37:00 PM EST
: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 3:37:00 PM EST
I also loved how charming she was at the beach and how she wanted to share it with her parents.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 6:42:00 PM EST
: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 6:42:00 PM EST
I guess we could expect beauty queens to sing about "no ugly girls here?" It's some sort of stereotype? Well, Lety doesn't need that, for sure.
Jeanne
Jeanne
Thanks Amanda for the recaps. Great job. You don't just translate the text into English, but add your own interpretations to each show as well. I starting watching this show because (1) I wanted to start learning Spanish again and (2) I had heard about how great the Colombian version of this show was. I have to say, however, that I have become more and more disappointed with this show as time goes by. While this show is first and foremost a soap opera, I found the idea of an ugly, but smart and strong, woman and a handsome man having a romance together to be really different and fun to watch, as such a scenario is rarely shown even on American TV. However, watching how Lety behaves in a work environment (her first job no less!) has been disgraceful. This woman is supposed to be an accountant, where integrity and honesty is absolutely critical, and what does she do in one of her first big assignments? She cheats! And why does she cheat? For Love! All because she falls in love with the boss, which is also a big no no! The truth is I have almost lost all respect for this character. They way she cries all the time is just pathetic. This is no way for a professional to act in the workplace, even one that is portrayed in a soap opera. If she didn't quit, then she should have been fired. I would have. That is how disgusted I am with Lety. No woman (or man for that matter) who truly cared about her career would act in this manner. Instead she has acted like many other stereotypical women—a woman who will do anything to get a man. I thought Lety would be different than these women, who only care about their romantic lives, and are looking for a man to “take care of them” instead of taking care of themselves.
I have read how a lot of the people who read this blog are sympathetic with Lety, but really I just can't see it. In my mind she has betrayed this character. Maybe I was just envisioning a stronger character and maybe Lety will turn into one, but I just have no patience to wait and find out.
I have started watching the American version of Ugly Betty, and so far this show hasn’t disappointed me. By that I mean Ugly Betty bears little resemblance to the Colombian and Mexican versions and to that I can only say Gracias DIOS!
I know that I must sound harsh to many of you reading this and I do realize that this is just a telenovela. However, in real life, women who don’t take responsibility for themselves and develop a strong sense of self-esteem oftentimes end up with men who beat them or worse kill them. Or divorced with kids and forced into poverty. It is important that girls have strong role models that they can look up to and emulate. It is a shame that Lety can’t be one of those role models.
I have read how a lot of the people who read this blog are sympathetic with Lety, but really I just can't see it. In my mind she has betrayed this character. Maybe I was just envisioning a stronger character and maybe Lety will turn into one, but I just have no patience to wait and find out.
I have started watching the American version of Ugly Betty, and so far this show hasn’t disappointed me. By that I mean Ugly Betty bears little resemblance to the Colombian and Mexican versions and to that I can only say Gracias DIOS!
I know that I must sound harsh to many of you reading this and I do realize that this is just a telenovela. However, in real life, women who don’t take responsibility for themselves and develop a strong sense of self-esteem oftentimes end up with men who beat them or worse kill them. Or divorced with kids and forced into poverty. It is important that girls have strong role models that they can look up to and emulate. It is a shame that Lety can’t be one of those role models.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 9:37:00 PM EST
: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 9:37:00 PM EST
Many of us think she will be a good role model, but is finding herself. I personally found the American version (Ugly Betty) something I couldn't watch. To each his own, as my husband would say. The Neilsen ratings will find my television on LFMB, not Ugly Betty. EVER.
Jeanne
Jeanne
Before we all throw Lety under the bus here,let's allow the show to play out and hope for a real woman to evolve..I'm in 100% agreement of the very astute writer who made the comment regarding the perception in this telenovela,and in life in general, that a man is the answer to "everything"..
What happend to being a strong assertive woman standing on her own two feet and a man to love being the icing on the cake,but not the cake..? We all love Lety and her heart,but this telenovela is written much to much as a sympathetic character somewhat self-absurbed,but what hurts my heart is the degrading comments & harassment in the workplace..Never would that be accepted in this country,as there would be lawsuits out the "ying yang"..Mo
What happend to being a strong assertive woman standing on her own two feet and a man to love being the icing on the cake,but not the cake..? We all love Lety and her heart,but this telenovela is written much to much as a sympathetic character somewhat self-absurbed,but what hurts my heart is the degrading comments & harassment in the workplace..Never would that be accepted in this country,as there would be lawsuits out the "ying yang"..Mo
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 7:27:00 AM EST
: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 7:27:00 AM EST
To the person that made the comments about disliking Lety. I did notice there were a couple of comments that are not exactly accurate. Conceptos was not Lety's first job. She did work for a bank before landing the job at conceptos and was given a good recommendation. Also, Lety did not do what she did to get a man. Yes she was in love w/ Fern but she would have never imagined that he would even look at her. Also, if you have had your heart broken by someone you love, it is understandable to cry and express grief. It is not pathetic to cry after finding out you have been deceived by the person you love! I don't know if you are perfect, and have never made mistakes, but most people can relate to Lety and can't wait to see her overcome all the obstacles she's had to be happy.
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: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 11:09:00 AM EST
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