Saturday, June 02, 2007
La Fea Más Bella #288 6/1/07 Aegle, Erythia, and Hesperethusa
That's #286 by Univision's count; 288 hours of ups and downs.
Aurora is the Roman goddess of the dawn. Aegle, Erythia, and Hesperethusa are the Roman goddess tag-team sisters of dusk. I'm not sure why sunset needs three times as many goddesses as the dawn. Maybe these three are lazy.
I've consolidated the Tomas/Alicia scenes into one big chunk of narration and put it in a different color. I HAD been interested in this couple, but they lost me tonight. If you want to skip it, you can conveniently scroll through it without reading a word. (You're welcome!)
I love the new credits. Old song, new scenes.
Fern uses his two phones to dial Lety's desk phone on one and Aurora's cell on the other. He is noisily jubilant when Lety answers both phones, yet somehow he can hear her but she can't hear him. A moment later, he is at the Padilla house, confronting Julieta with this new information. (Coincidentally, Lety wants to confront Julieta too, but she has to drive over there. Apparently, this takes longer than having Scotty beam Fern over.)
As previously described by Alma, Fern and Julieta talk about Lety=Aurora. Fern nearly accuses Julieta of not raising Lety right, but backpedals. He just wants to know why. They talk about how this has affected Omar, and what Aldo would think if he knew about it. Meanwhile, Lety is waiting outside, struggling to get her temper under control before confronting her mother.
Fern and Julieta bond some more. She thinks Lety should tell the world the truth about Aurora. Fern thinks not and explains that he thinks that it's better that Aurora remain buried, even though his TV show depends on her. He says he can't ask Lety to give up her happiness with Aldo in exchange for Fern's well-being. Julieta is moved by his sacrifice. He says he's not the person he used to be. He says he doesn't even want Lety to know that he's discovered her secret.
Fern suggests a pact not to tell anyone else about Lety being Aurora. They agree, and at that moment Lety walks through the door just in time to hear Julieta say that she'd be happy if Lety would marry Fern. They hug.
Lety angrily accuses them of forming an alliance to disrupt her relationship with Aldo. Fern and Julieta spring apart (without a sound effect) and deny this. (Commercial break: I see we have new bumps. Tomas says "¡Últimos días!" and the cuartel wails sadly. That's right, ladies; you'll soon be out of a job.) Fern tells her she's misinterpreting things and not to be upset with her mother. He even tells her she's paranoid (that's always an effective argument). This doesn't help. They both tell her to calm down. He straightens the many plaques and certificates on the wall (Lety's diplomas and other honors). Lety's eyelid twitches. Behind Lety's back, Julieta waves frantically at Fernando to leave. He excuses himself, bowing formally to Doña Lety, then hugging Julieta and kissing her on the cheek! Lety gapes as Fern timidly scurries away.
Meanwhile, Aldo informs his father that Lety's being cold and distant about their wedding preparations, and Lety's mom even told him to get out of Fernando's way.
Hey, I just remembered someone else in this novela who was cold and distant about wedding preparations. He ended up not getting married to that woman. I'm just sayin'.
Fausto asks, if Aldo spoke to Julieta this morning, why hasn't he spoken to Lety yet? Aldo says he's been confused all day and thinks Lety has something to do with her mother's attitude.
The very strange case of Mr. and Mrs. Mora
Alicia and Tomas are at home, preparing for their meeting with Papi. Well... she is preparing, in the shower. He's waiting on the sofa. She is yelling out of the shower, wondering what sacrifice Omar was referring to when he asked about the sacrifice Tomas made to win Alicia's heart. Tomas reminds her that he sold his car to pay for that apartment (the one they didn't move into). She says she'd forgotten about that place, it was horrible and filled with foul-smelling commoners of a lower social class than themselves.
Tomas mischievously asks what she would think if he were to spontaneously break down the bathroom door. (He positions himself to do so.) She casually asks him to please speak more loudly. This discourages him, but then he looks at the bedroom door and gets an idea. He begins working on the door's hinges, gloating that she won't be able to hide her nudity behind it any more.
Soon, the door is off. Clueless, she nags him to fetch her a towel. He's walking around with the door trying to figure out where to put it. He doesn't want her to notice it's gone right away. He finally settles for leaving it in the hallway outside their apartment.
She is already on the bed, putting on her makeup. Tomas feasts his eyes on the sight of her in a fluffy bathrobe, rubbing lotion on her legs. He stammers about wanting to talk to her Papi, especially about the expensive gifts and the cost of their wedding. She reminds him that she wants the car keys. He gloats that they're in a safe place. She says they're meeting with her dad as he asked; therefore he has to give them to her. He teases her with them - first they must speak with her father. He drops the keys down his shirt. She impatiently taps her fingers on her knee; Tomas has yet to learn the significance of this gesture.
A digression: Everyone has a super power. For example, Fern's super power is... okay, let's start with something more mundane. Erasmo's super power is the ability to see Lety's inner beauty, untarnished by her external flaws and occasional poor behavior. Julieta's super power is her ability to entertain and distract multiple nosy males at the same time with charm and food. Tomas's super power is his infinite capacity for naïveté. Alicia's super power is her ability to manipulate the one poor slob who can't see right through her.
Admittedly, by most standards, this is not much of a super power, and it typically backfires on her. But come on - this is Alicia we're talking about. The only other things she's good at are stomping on things and wearing a corset. Admittedly, she gets a lot of mileage out of these skills.
Alicia talks to herself in the mirror. She tells herself they can't really go to visit her father; she's going to have to do "something." Then she notices that the door is missing. She realizes that the only way to tempt Tomas away from meeting her father is to give him a different temptation. She doesn't want to, but she has to sacrifice herself for her car, her well-being, her bank account, her... her... she's run out of things. She gives herself a pep-talk about how difficult and sad her life is, and all the things she must do. It's the difficult life of a difficult woman, with principles, values, and education. Poor her. "You understand?" she asks her reflection. "I have to do something."
Tomas doesn't want to be late. He rattles his keys and says that's enough with the games. In a mischievous tone, Alicia calls him into the bedroom. He goes in, but doesn't see her. From behind a privacy screen, she tells him to wait - he'll be glad he did.
He worries that her father is waiting for them, but she says she has a better proposition. She says it's now or never. "It" being you-know-what. Clothes go flying over the privacy screen, landing on his head. He backs up a bit and watches and hyperventilates in disbelief as clothing and lingerie continue to rain down.
She finally emerges in pointy shoes, a silky red nightgown, and a silky red robe. She sits on the bed. "Are you coming, or not?" she teases him. Tomas takes a few steps back for the windup, then dives at her eagerly. She gets out of his way and he flies over the bed. He worries that he's broken his neck. Alicia's disappointed it was only his neck, but pretends to be concerned.
He blames it on accumulated energy. She says their game will have to wait till later. He disagrees. He says they can do it in a wheelchair if necessary. But he stands on the bed and says he's a wild animal when he's around her. (He cracks his neck loudly to prove it.) He lumbers over to her like a baboon and picks her up and throws her on the bed. "You are going to know who Tomas Mora is!" He jumps on top of her. "You are going to get to know my hidden side!" He pulls the comforter over them, so that all we can see are their legs kicking frantically. Alicia protests, but he says he loves it when she calls his name.
We are mercifully spared the next few minutes. Unfortunately, it appears that Tomas has raped his beloved wife. Since they are hardly a "Luke 'n' Laura" kind of couple to begin with, I just can't find a good way to spin it. The best I can come up with is that she's been abusing him all along; he's naïve and doesn't realize how she's been using him. She's manipulated him to this point and even hoped he'd broken his neck; now they're even.
The problem I have with this is that I didn't want them to be even. My expectations of Alicia have always been very low; nothing she does surprises me. But for some reason, I still expected more from Tomas. Now that they're both dirtbags, it's hard for me to care what happens to either of them after this. Good luck winning me back on this one.
It amazes me that every time people on TV have sex, the woman always ends up with the bedsheet wrapped all the way around her. Alicia's lipstick and hairspray did not survive the experience; her hair is all over the place and her lips are taupe.
Tomas says it's too bad they don't smoke, because this would be a good time to light up. She says she'd actually like a pill, because her head hurts. She asks, doesn't his head hurt? He says it doesn't, and asks if she wants to do it again. She says that was enough abuse. He says he's had to wait so long that he'd like to do it again soon. She asks curiously, how soon is soon? He says maybe once... per hour. She protests some more. He wants to go see her dad, then. He gives her the phone to tell him they'll be late; she refuses. It's not worth it; he'll already be mad and won't see them. Then she craftily asks, if she calls dad, can she have her car keys? He says of course - and he wants to talk to Papi.
Alicia places a call and does a lot of indignant squeaking and hand-waving. Apparently, Papi is really angry. She tries to argue, but he won't let her get a word in. Apparently, he doesn't want to talk to Tomas either. In fact, it sounds like he's saying that Tomy can just go to hell. Alicia is aghast at her father's rudeness. She agrees to tell Tomas that he's just lost his one chance to meet Papi. She hangs up.
"Look what you did," she accuses Tomas. "Look at what you provoked." He couldn't control himself, with his savage, low, dirty instincts. And now he's on Papi's bad side too.
She demands her car keys back. He meekly hands them over. "Next time, think before," she scolds him. She then demands quesadillas. NOW. She orders Tomas to go make them for her.
End of Mr. and Mrs. Mora story
Lety and mom are giving each other the silent treatment. It lasts about five seconds and ends in tearful hugs. "I can't stay mad at you!" "What matters is that we love each other." Lety reminds her mother that it's her own problem to solve, not Julieta's. Mom eagerly says they need to pick out Lety's (ajuar?? Some type of lingerie?) for her wedding night. Lety is reluctant to discuss this. Julieta says she's just trying to show that she doesn't have anything against Aldo. "Although, if you were to marry Fernando..." Lety is not amused.
Julieta suggests that they go to one of those stores where they sell babydoll nighties. She is much more excited about this than Lety is. Lety doesn't commit to anything, but sincerely thanks Julieta for her support. Julieta says of course - I put you above everyone else. (Lety asks, "Even Moty?") Julieta says she just wants Lety to be happy. "Ugly, but happy," Lety giggles. Julieta scolds her for saying she's ugly. Aurora is gorgeous; she's like from the 40's and stuff. Lety insists that Aurora is lovely, but Lety is ugly. (Dammit, Lety, don't you ever get tired of that?)
RoboPop interrupts and wants to know what the party's all about. Julieta tells him they're going to go shopping. He wants to know what they're going to buy. "Women's things, but men love them," Julieta giggles. Erasmo wants to know where his future SIL is. Lety says he went to Puerto Vallarta to look at a yacht. RoboPop wonders why Lety isn't with him. "Oh, y'know, I have lots of-"
"-excuses," RoboPop finishes disapprovingly. "Many excuses." He points out that Lety is letting him take care of everything himself, and letting him spend too much time alone. He warns her to be careful about that. If a man feels alone, he's capable of doing something stupid. Julieta agrees that Lety should be more attentive to Aldo.
Later, Lety is in bed, but isn't ready to sleep. She calls Aldo. (Gee, Lety, I didn't think you were the kind of girl to make dirty late-night phone calls!) Fausto urges Aldo to answer the phone, but Aldo is too busy sulking about the woman he loves who will make him happy for the rest of his life. Lety frets and worries. Finally he calls back and says he didn't pick up earlier because he's with his dad. (Such a teeny, tiny fib!) She apologizes for what her mother said. He asks who told her about that - she says it was Tomas. She tells him that the opinions of Julieta Solis de Padilla are Julieta's only, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lety, Conceptos, or the staff and management of Univision or Televisa. (Maybe not in so many words.)
He says he didn't tell Lety himself because he didn't want her to have a problem with Julieta. (Disgusto means "misfortune," not "disgust" - just in case you were confused.) She insists that she really loves him, and promises that everything (like her apparent disinterest in their wedding plans) will change. "I love you and want to get married to you. You believe me, right?"
They talk sweet some more and say goodbye. Actually he says "beso." Yeah, that was some hot kissin' action. I want more of that hot beso-talk. (It's about as much as he's going to get out of Lety, I guess.)
Aldo tells his father it's okay now. Fausto says see, you just have to talk to people to understand them. That way nobody can get between Lety and Aldo. Aldo predicts that he and Lety will get married and be very happy. (In bed, Lety tells herself that she definitely wants to marry Aldo; it's the only thing that matters to her.)
Meanwhile, Fern is at home, kissing his ugly Lety photo and his defaced Aurora one. "With this kiss, I'm leaving the both of them forever. I'll never kiss them, but they'll both always be around in my heart." He continues talking as tears dribble neatly down his cheeks. (I think tidy crying might be Fern's super power. One of them, anyway.) "I understand much, Lety. I know what you're sacrificing to protect your love for Aldo, and I very well know the value of what he sacrificed. It was done for me, and I know what it was worth." (Sorry - I really mangled that.)
He wipes his face and leaves his freakishly large (for an "affordable" apartment) bedroom to find Omar moping alone in the living room. Marcia's not back yet. Omar's not sure where she is - he thinks she's probably with Caro. Fern says Omar was born stupid and is getting dumber every day. He tells Omar to go find Caro and tell her what's in his heart.
He says love is for the brave; cowards end up alone. "Look who's talking," Omar retorts. He accuses Fern of not doing any better with Lety. Fern says the big difference between them is that at least Lety knows how he feels. Omar says it's the same thing - neither of them are fighting (for love). Fern says no, no, no. You still have a chance with Caro; Fern doesn't have one with Lety. That's the difference between them.
He tells Omar to stop making that face. "It's the only face I have!" Omar protests. (Maybe he should get a wig and draw on a unibrow.) He reminds Fern of all the times Fern was the same way. Fern tells him not to be so dramatic. Omar reminds Fern of the night he spent at San Miguel Regla spying on Lety and Aldo when Fern was in NY. "Okay, fine, you're an angel," Fern says impatiently. He changes the subject to give Omar the good news about the DIF de Nuevo Leon project. Omar is to preoccupied to be interested in this. Fern stomps out.
Somewhere else in the DF, Caro is arranging some romantic lighting at home. She plugs a little lamp into an already fully-loaded circuit. It blows up dramatically in a plume of sparks. Caro pouts ("there weren't that many cords") and summons the building super. He inspects the damage and says she burned out all the wiring. An electrician won't be available till tomorrow.
Nightmare on Lety's Street 3: Dream Warriors
Julieta leads Lety into the kitchen. "I've arranged everything. I've found you a husband." She claps her hands, and Fern pops up from behind the kitchen counter. "Lety, your mother has given permission for you and me to get married." He claps his hands and smiles smugly.
There's a loud slam. Lety turns behind her, where Aldo has suddenly appeared. "Lety, I don't agree. You and I are engaged. You are going to marry me." Fern and Julieta murmur and beckon to Lety. Aldo tells her it's the song of the sirens. (Fern and Julieta are yodeling in a manner that we must assume Lety finds tempting.) "Don't sing, man," Aldo taunts. "It sounds like barking." Fern yodels even louder. Lety looks back and forth nervously.
Lety twitches her eyebrows happily in her sleep.
Meanwhile, Fern is having a nightmare of his own. Lety is at his door; he thanks her for coming. She thinks he's going to seduce her. He admits that yes, that was the plan. She tells him once and for all, she loves Aldo. He grabs her arm and says okay, but please let him have Aurora, because he doesn't want to be alone. "Aurora's never going to come, because I need to protect my relationship with Aldo. He's my life and I don't want to lose him for anything in the world."
Fern wakes up, spooked. He understands. He vows to help her with Aldo.
Next day
Aldo is at the marina in Puerto Vallarta, looking at yachts. "Ocean, my dear sea, how I've missed you." (He really says that.) "And you, Leticia, should be with me." He calls Carmina's dad, but he's not in. He meets Carmina on a boat called Reel. As luck would have it, Dad got called away at the last minute and couldn't join them. Huh, some coincidence, eh? She flirts; he doesn't react right away. He just smiles at her in that noncommittal way of his.
Back in the DF, Fern tells his irritable Doña Lety that he wants to prove to her that what she accused him of (scheming to get between her and Aldo) isn't true. He will be the number one defender of her wedding. Lety says she's confused. Sometimes he seems supportive of the wedding, other times he's getting in the way. He says that what he wants most in the world is for her to be happy... and her happiness is at Aldo's side.
Next week
Carmina makes her move.
Will Dawn rise again, or is she gone forever?
Where the heck is Marcia, if she's not with Caro?
Will Caro still be in the dark?
Find out next week!
It's "¡Últimos Días!" I'm not sure what this means, in terms of how much time we have left, though it's clear that we're supposed to be feeling increased excitement. :-)
Aurora is the Roman goddess of the dawn. Aegle, Erythia, and Hesperethusa are the Roman goddess tag-team sisters of dusk. I'm not sure why sunset needs three times as many goddesses as the dawn. Maybe these three are lazy.
I've consolidated the Tomas/Alicia scenes into one big chunk of narration and put it in a different color. I HAD been interested in this couple, but they lost me tonight. If you want to skip it, you can conveniently scroll through it without reading a word. (You're welcome!)
I love the new credits. Old song, new scenes.
Fern uses his two phones to dial Lety's desk phone on one and Aurora's cell on the other. He is noisily jubilant when Lety answers both phones, yet somehow he can hear her but she can't hear him. A moment later, he is at the Padilla house, confronting Julieta with this new information. (Coincidentally, Lety wants to confront Julieta too, but she has to drive over there. Apparently, this takes longer than having Scotty beam Fern over.)
As previously described by Alma, Fern and Julieta talk about Lety=Aurora. Fern nearly accuses Julieta of not raising Lety right, but backpedals. He just wants to know why. They talk about how this has affected Omar, and what Aldo would think if he knew about it. Meanwhile, Lety is waiting outside, struggling to get her temper under control before confronting her mother.
Fern and Julieta bond some more. She thinks Lety should tell the world the truth about Aurora. Fern thinks not and explains that he thinks that it's better that Aurora remain buried, even though his TV show depends on her. He says he can't ask Lety to give up her happiness with Aldo in exchange for Fern's well-being. Julieta is moved by his sacrifice. He says he's not the person he used to be. He says he doesn't even want Lety to know that he's discovered her secret.
Fern suggests a pact not to tell anyone else about Lety being Aurora. They agree, and at that moment Lety walks through the door just in time to hear Julieta say that she'd be happy if Lety would marry Fern. They hug.
Lety angrily accuses them of forming an alliance to disrupt her relationship with Aldo. Fern and Julieta spring apart (without a sound effect) and deny this. (Commercial break: I see we have new bumps. Tomas says "¡Últimos días!" and the cuartel wails sadly. That's right, ladies; you'll soon be out of a job.) Fern tells her she's misinterpreting things and not to be upset with her mother. He even tells her she's paranoid (that's always an effective argument). This doesn't help. They both tell her to calm down. He straightens the many plaques and certificates on the wall (Lety's diplomas and other honors). Lety's eyelid twitches. Behind Lety's back, Julieta waves frantically at Fernando to leave. He excuses himself, bowing formally to Doña Lety, then hugging Julieta and kissing her on the cheek! Lety gapes as Fern timidly scurries away.
Meanwhile, Aldo informs his father that Lety's being cold and distant about their wedding preparations, and Lety's mom even told him to get out of Fernando's way.
Hey, I just remembered someone else in this novela who was cold and distant about wedding preparations. He ended up not getting married to that woman. I'm just sayin'.
Fausto asks, if Aldo spoke to Julieta this morning, why hasn't he spoken to Lety yet? Aldo says he's been confused all day and thinks Lety has something to do with her mother's attitude.
The very strange case of Mr. and Mrs. Mora
Alicia and Tomas are at home, preparing for their meeting with Papi. Well... she is preparing, in the shower. He's waiting on the sofa. She is yelling out of the shower, wondering what sacrifice Omar was referring to when he asked about the sacrifice Tomas made to win Alicia's heart. Tomas reminds her that he sold his car to pay for that apartment (the one they didn't move into). She says she'd forgotten about that place, it was horrible and filled with foul-smelling commoners of a lower social class than themselves.
Tomas mischievously asks what she would think if he were to spontaneously break down the bathroom door. (He positions himself to do so.) She casually asks him to please speak more loudly. This discourages him, but then he looks at the bedroom door and gets an idea. He begins working on the door's hinges, gloating that she won't be able to hide her nudity behind it any more.
Soon, the door is off. Clueless, she nags him to fetch her a towel. He's walking around with the door trying to figure out where to put it. He doesn't want her to notice it's gone right away. He finally settles for leaving it in the hallway outside their apartment.
She is already on the bed, putting on her makeup. Tomas feasts his eyes on the sight of her in a fluffy bathrobe, rubbing lotion on her legs. He stammers about wanting to talk to her Papi, especially about the expensive gifts and the cost of their wedding. She reminds him that she wants the car keys. He gloats that they're in a safe place. She says they're meeting with her dad as he asked; therefore he has to give them to her. He teases her with them - first they must speak with her father. He drops the keys down his shirt. She impatiently taps her fingers on her knee; Tomas has yet to learn the significance of this gesture.
A digression: Everyone has a super power. For example, Fern's super power is... okay, let's start with something more mundane. Erasmo's super power is the ability to see Lety's inner beauty, untarnished by her external flaws and occasional poor behavior. Julieta's super power is her ability to entertain and distract multiple nosy males at the same time with charm and food. Tomas's super power is his infinite capacity for naïveté. Alicia's super power is her ability to manipulate the one poor slob who can't see right through her.
Admittedly, by most standards, this is not much of a super power, and it typically backfires on her. But come on - this is Alicia we're talking about. The only other things she's good at are stomping on things and wearing a corset. Admittedly, she gets a lot of mileage out of these skills.
Alicia talks to herself in the mirror. She tells herself they can't really go to visit her father; she's going to have to do "something." Then she notices that the door is missing. She realizes that the only way to tempt Tomas away from meeting her father is to give him a different temptation. She doesn't want to, but she has to sacrifice herself for her car, her well-being, her bank account, her... her... she's run out of things. She gives herself a pep-talk about how difficult and sad her life is, and all the things she must do. It's the difficult life of a difficult woman, with principles, values, and education. Poor her. "You understand?" she asks her reflection. "I have to do something."
Tomas doesn't want to be late. He rattles his keys and says that's enough with the games. In a mischievous tone, Alicia calls him into the bedroom. He goes in, but doesn't see her. From behind a privacy screen, she tells him to wait - he'll be glad he did.
He worries that her father is waiting for them, but she says she has a better proposition. She says it's now or never. "It" being you-know-what. Clothes go flying over the privacy screen, landing on his head. He backs up a bit and watches and hyperventilates in disbelief as clothing and lingerie continue to rain down.
She finally emerges in pointy shoes, a silky red nightgown, and a silky red robe. She sits on the bed. "Are you coming, or not?" she teases him. Tomas takes a few steps back for the windup, then dives at her eagerly. She gets out of his way and he flies over the bed. He worries that he's broken his neck. Alicia's disappointed it was only his neck, but pretends to be concerned.
He blames it on accumulated energy. She says their game will have to wait till later. He disagrees. He says they can do it in a wheelchair if necessary. But he stands on the bed and says he's a wild animal when he's around her. (He cracks his neck loudly to prove it.) He lumbers over to her like a baboon and picks her up and throws her on the bed. "You are going to know who Tomas Mora is!" He jumps on top of her. "You are going to get to know my hidden side!" He pulls the comforter over them, so that all we can see are their legs kicking frantically. Alicia protests, but he says he loves it when she calls his name.
We are mercifully spared the next few minutes. Unfortunately, it appears that Tomas has raped his beloved wife. Since they are hardly a "Luke 'n' Laura" kind of couple to begin with, I just can't find a good way to spin it. The best I can come up with is that she's been abusing him all along; he's naïve and doesn't realize how she's been using him. She's manipulated him to this point and even hoped he'd broken his neck; now they're even.
The problem I have with this is that I didn't want them to be even. My expectations of Alicia have always been very low; nothing she does surprises me. But for some reason, I still expected more from Tomas. Now that they're both dirtbags, it's hard for me to care what happens to either of them after this. Good luck winning me back on this one.
It amazes me that every time people on TV have sex, the woman always ends up with the bedsheet wrapped all the way around her. Alicia's lipstick and hairspray did not survive the experience; her hair is all over the place and her lips are taupe.
Tomas says it's too bad they don't smoke, because this would be a good time to light up. She says she'd actually like a pill, because her head hurts. She asks, doesn't his head hurt? He says it doesn't, and asks if she wants to do it again. She says that was enough abuse. He says he's had to wait so long that he'd like to do it again soon. She asks curiously, how soon is soon? He says maybe once... per hour. She protests some more. He wants to go see her dad, then. He gives her the phone to tell him they'll be late; she refuses. It's not worth it; he'll already be mad and won't see them. Then she craftily asks, if she calls dad, can she have her car keys? He says of course - and he wants to talk to Papi.
Alicia places a call and does a lot of indignant squeaking and hand-waving. Apparently, Papi is really angry. She tries to argue, but he won't let her get a word in. Apparently, he doesn't want to talk to Tomas either. In fact, it sounds like he's saying that Tomy can just go to hell. Alicia is aghast at her father's rudeness. She agrees to tell Tomas that he's just lost his one chance to meet Papi. She hangs up.
"Look what you did," she accuses Tomas. "Look at what you provoked." He couldn't control himself, with his savage, low, dirty instincts. And now he's on Papi's bad side too.
She demands her car keys back. He meekly hands them over. "Next time, think before," she scolds him. She then demands quesadillas. NOW. She orders Tomas to go make them for her.
End of Mr. and Mrs. Mora story
Lety and mom are giving each other the silent treatment. It lasts about five seconds and ends in tearful hugs. "I can't stay mad at you!" "What matters is that we love each other." Lety reminds her mother that it's her own problem to solve, not Julieta's. Mom eagerly says they need to pick out Lety's (ajuar?? Some type of lingerie?) for her wedding night. Lety is reluctant to discuss this. Julieta says she's just trying to show that she doesn't have anything against Aldo. "Although, if you were to marry Fernando..." Lety is not amused.
Julieta suggests that they go to one of those stores where they sell babydoll nighties. She is much more excited about this than Lety is. Lety doesn't commit to anything, but sincerely thanks Julieta for her support. Julieta says of course - I put you above everyone else. (Lety asks, "Even Moty?") Julieta says she just wants Lety to be happy. "Ugly, but happy," Lety giggles. Julieta scolds her for saying she's ugly. Aurora is gorgeous; she's like from the 40's and stuff. Lety insists that Aurora is lovely, but Lety is ugly. (Dammit, Lety, don't you ever get tired of that?)
RoboPop interrupts and wants to know what the party's all about. Julieta tells him they're going to go shopping. He wants to know what they're going to buy. "Women's things, but men love them," Julieta giggles. Erasmo wants to know where his future SIL is. Lety says he went to Puerto Vallarta to look at a yacht. RoboPop wonders why Lety isn't with him. "Oh, y'know, I have lots of-"
"-excuses," RoboPop finishes disapprovingly. "Many excuses." He points out that Lety is letting him take care of everything himself, and letting him spend too much time alone. He warns her to be careful about that. If a man feels alone, he's capable of doing something stupid. Julieta agrees that Lety should be more attentive to Aldo.
Later, Lety is in bed, but isn't ready to sleep. She calls Aldo. (Gee, Lety, I didn't think you were the kind of girl to make dirty late-night phone calls!) Fausto urges Aldo to answer the phone, but Aldo is too busy sulking about the woman he loves who will make him happy for the rest of his life. Lety frets and worries. Finally he calls back and says he didn't pick up earlier because he's with his dad. (Such a teeny, tiny fib!) She apologizes for what her mother said. He asks who told her about that - she says it was Tomas. She tells him that the opinions of Julieta Solis de Padilla are Julieta's only, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lety, Conceptos, or the staff and management of Univision or Televisa. (Maybe not in so many words.)
He says he didn't tell Lety himself because he didn't want her to have a problem with Julieta. (Disgusto means "misfortune," not "disgust" - just in case you were confused.) She insists that she really loves him, and promises that everything (like her apparent disinterest in their wedding plans) will change. "I love you and want to get married to you. You believe me, right?"
They talk sweet some more and say goodbye. Actually he says "beso." Yeah, that was some hot kissin' action. I want more of that hot beso-talk. (It's about as much as he's going to get out of Lety, I guess.)
Aldo tells his father it's okay now. Fausto says see, you just have to talk to people to understand them. That way nobody can get between Lety and Aldo. Aldo predicts that he and Lety will get married and be very happy. (In bed, Lety tells herself that she definitely wants to marry Aldo; it's the only thing that matters to her.)
Meanwhile, Fern is at home, kissing his ugly Lety photo and his defaced Aurora one. "With this kiss, I'm leaving the both of them forever. I'll never kiss them, but they'll both always be around in my heart." He continues talking as tears dribble neatly down his cheeks. (I think tidy crying might be Fern's super power. One of them, anyway.) "I understand much, Lety. I know what you're sacrificing to protect your love for Aldo, and I very well know the value of what he sacrificed. It was done for me, and I know what it was worth." (Sorry - I really mangled that.)
He wipes his face and leaves his freakishly large (for an "affordable" apartment) bedroom to find Omar moping alone in the living room. Marcia's not back yet. Omar's not sure where she is - he thinks she's probably with Caro. Fern says Omar was born stupid and is getting dumber every day. He tells Omar to go find Caro and tell her what's in his heart.
He says love is for the brave; cowards end up alone. "Look who's talking," Omar retorts. He accuses Fern of not doing any better with Lety. Fern says the big difference between them is that at least Lety knows how he feels. Omar says it's the same thing - neither of them are fighting (for love). Fern says no, no, no. You still have a chance with Caro; Fern doesn't have one with Lety. That's the difference between them.
He tells Omar to stop making that face. "It's the only face I have!" Omar protests. (Maybe he should get a wig and draw on a unibrow.) He reminds Fern of all the times Fern was the same way. Fern tells him not to be so dramatic. Omar reminds Fern of the night he spent at San Miguel Regla spying on Lety and Aldo when Fern was in NY. "Okay, fine, you're an angel," Fern says impatiently. He changes the subject to give Omar the good news about the DIF de Nuevo Leon project. Omar is to preoccupied to be interested in this. Fern stomps out.
Somewhere else in the DF, Caro is arranging some romantic lighting at home. She plugs a little lamp into an already fully-loaded circuit. It blows up dramatically in a plume of sparks. Caro pouts ("there weren't that many cords") and summons the building super. He inspects the damage and says she burned out all the wiring. An electrician won't be available till tomorrow.
Nightmare on Lety's Street 3: Dream Warriors
Julieta leads Lety into the kitchen. "I've arranged everything. I've found you a husband." She claps her hands, and Fern pops up from behind the kitchen counter. "Lety, your mother has given permission for you and me to get married." He claps his hands and smiles smugly.
There's a loud slam. Lety turns behind her, where Aldo has suddenly appeared. "Lety, I don't agree. You and I are engaged. You are going to marry me." Fern and Julieta murmur and beckon to Lety. Aldo tells her it's the song of the sirens. (Fern and Julieta are yodeling in a manner that we must assume Lety finds tempting.) "Don't sing, man," Aldo taunts. "It sounds like barking." Fern yodels even louder. Lety looks back and forth nervously.
Lety twitches her eyebrows happily in her sleep.
Meanwhile, Fern is having a nightmare of his own. Lety is at his door; he thanks her for coming. She thinks he's going to seduce her. He admits that yes, that was the plan. She tells him once and for all, she loves Aldo. He grabs her arm and says okay, but please let him have Aurora, because he doesn't want to be alone. "Aurora's never going to come, because I need to protect my relationship with Aldo. He's my life and I don't want to lose him for anything in the world."
Fern wakes up, spooked. He understands. He vows to help her with Aldo.
Next day
Aldo is at the marina in Puerto Vallarta, looking at yachts. "Ocean, my dear sea, how I've missed you." (He really says that.) "And you, Leticia, should be with me." He calls Carmina's dad, but he's not in. He meets Carmina on a boat called Reel. As luck would have it, Dad got called away at the last minute and couldn't join them. Huh, some coincidence, eh? She flirts; he doesn't react right away. He just smiles at her in that noncommittal way of his.
Back in the DF, Fern tells his irritable Doña Lety that he wants to prove to her that what she accused him of (scheming to get between her and Aldo) isn't true. He will be the number one defender of her wedding. Lety says she's confused. Sometimes he seems supportive of the wedding, other times he's getting in the way. He says that what he wants most in the world is for her to be happy... and her happiness is at Aldo's side.
Next week
Carmina makes her move.
Will Dawn rise again, or is she gone forever?
Where the heck is Marcia, if she's not with Caro?
Will Caro still be in the dark?
Find out next week!
It's "¡Últimos Días!" I'm not sure what this means, in terms of how much time we have left, though it's clear that we're supposed to be feeling increased excitement. :-)
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Very good recap...I did not watch..but love the recaps..yes yes yes...I don't remember starting to watch El Feo Mas Bello so many years ago...at least it feels like years..or the Tomas and Alicia show as it has now become...
See this is what I meant by the whole thing has degraded into a three stooges drama...what an oximoron...Even my husband who just hates to agree with me..admits to the canned comedy shtick...
How many times can Fer & Lety almost kiss/hug/boink? and wait...there it is the sound of the giant Hanna Bar Bara Spring...thanks for the sound effect...that saves putting up a sign that says comedy scene
See this is what I meant by the whole thing has degraded into a three stooges drama...what an oximoron...Even my husband who just hates to agree with me..admits to the canned comedy shtick...
How many times can Fer & Lety almost kiss/hug/boink? and wait...there it is the sound of the giant Hanna Bar Bara Spring...thanks for the sound effect...that saves putting up a sign that says comedy scene
Julie --loved the recap, and yes the other day I was being sarcastic about the old/new intro reminding us that Fernando and Lety are the protagonists of the show. I too like the new intro---old music with new scenes and very little Aldo (sorry Aldo fans).
UGH!! too much time on Tomi and Alicia last night. Can't TPTB figure out that Ferni and Lety are the couple we want to see "get it on". They make my heart melt and Tomi and Alice make my flesh crawl......which reaction do you think would draw views into coming back for more? Point made.
Loved the comment about the cuartel's whine because the ladies are soon to be out of a job. Too funny.
UGH!! too much time on Tomi and Alicia last night. Can't TPTB figure out that Ferni and Lety are the couple we want to see "get it on". They make my heart melt and Tomi and Alice make my flesh crawl......which reaction do you think would draw views into coming back for more? Point made.
Loved the comment about the cuartel's whine because the ladies are soon to be out of a job. Too funny.
Thanks for the recap and I am so impressed with your muses of the dusk...
I now refuse to watch this show in real time because there's so much of it I can't bear to watch. I don't want to see Alicia's boobs or hear her voice even once more, so you see what a problem this is...
Thanks to the recaps I don't have to!!
I now refuse to watch this show in real time because there's so much of it I can't bear to watch. I don't want to see Alicia's boobs or hear her voice even once more, so you see what a problem this is...
Thanks to the recaps I don't have to!!
I wonder if Ocampy ever watches these reviews of La Fea Mas Bea and if she even learns from her mistakes. So many of us here have said we tape and then fastforward to get away from the cuartel and Alicia. If there were a half decent plot regarding them, it woud be different, but it isn't. I would think that there would be productive fillers. I find Destillando Amor exciting the entire time, even with fillers, the fillers are productive, intense and interesting AND there are a lot less commercials. It is nice to know that so many of us are on the same page with the lety soap. and the recappers do such an excellent job at making even the most blah segments interesting, through their excellent summaries of each nights' program. When I am down regarding the way the program is going, such as aldo and lety , I listen to the recappers and all the feedback and it helps me get through stressful periods of this soap. Checking in in the mornings like this is soo awesome. I will miss all of this. Hopefully I will hear from everyone on other soaps, after La fea is over.
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: Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 9:55:00 AM EDT
: Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 9:55:00 AM EDT
Thanks so much Julie, great recap!
Fern's super powers, now that is something to ponder!!!!!
I don't want to see any part of Alicia and Tomas "during". A shot of feet would be enough for me. At least they were covered and we were spared that much.
I think Caro is a lot smarter than the light/electrical scene made her out to be. She has never appeared to be a dumb non-blond who needed to be rescued. I thought "poor little helpless me" just didn't suit her.
I think Aldo and Carmina make a good match. They are both from wealthy families, have similar hair color, and seem to be on the same psychic wave link. At the length his hair is growing they can soon both put a braid or pony tail in the back and sail off together spouting some really deep mumbo jumbo.
Carrie L.
Fern's super powers, now that is something to ponder!!!!!
I don't want to see any part of Alicia and Tomas "during". A shot of feet would be enough for me. At least they were covered and we were spared that much.
I think Caro is a lot smarter than the light/electrical scene made her out to be. She has never appeared to be a dumb non-blond who needed to be rescued. I thought "poor little helpless me" just didn't suit her.
I think Aldo and Carmina make a good match. They are both from wealthy families, have similar hair color, and seem to be on the same psychic wave link. At the length his hair is growing they can soon both put a braid or pony tail in the back and sail off together spouting some really deep mumbo jumbo.
Carrie L.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 10:11:00 AM EDT
: Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 10:11:00 AM EDT
Loved the recap. Also cannot stand Alicia/Tomy
Fer's tears are so beautiful. But so is everything
else about him. One thing I was wondering.
That didn't seem like such a big yacht. Certainly
not big enough for a wedding. Did anyone else
get that impression?
Fer's tears are so beautiful. But so is everything
else about him. One thing I was wondering.
That didn't seem like such a big yacht. Certainly
not big enough for a wedding. Did anyone else
get that impression?
Permalink posted by : Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 10:32:00 AM EDT
: Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 10:32:00 AM EDT
Julie, thank you for the recap! Great idea condensing the Alicia/Tomy junk into one section with different font color so we could easily skip it! I have been skipping over the Alicia/Tomy/cuartel parts of the recap & actual show for awhile now. Ferni & Lety are the couple we want to see get it on--you got that right, Cathy! I do not like hearing Fern say that he will be the biggest supporter of Lety’s marriage to Aldo. It is just too sad. Anon, 10:32 I don’t think Aldo wants a big yacht for the wedding because he does not want a lot of guests. The whole take Lety away and control her thing. A church in Mexico City would make more sense, but then it would be too easy for Fern to show up.
Well, I am hoping between Julietta’s comment and Carmina’s advances it will be a non-issue. Doesn’t Aldo notice he only gets token kisses from Lety? Then again, the 2 of them never have had any passion. Thankfully, they have spared the viewers that!
Teresa
Well, I am hoping between Julietta’s comment and Carmina’s advances it will be a non-issue. Doesn’t Aldo notice he only gets token kisses from Lety? Then again, the 2 of them never have had any passion. Thankfully, they have spared the viewers that!
Teresa
Permalink posted by : Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 12:26:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 12:26:00 PM EDT
Ditto on the size of the yacht-- I wouldn't even call that a yacht--maybe a cabin cruiser.
Love your reference to Hanna Barbera, Beckster.
I finally saw Alpo have a sexy look last night--when he was looking at Carmina. At that moment I realized what always made me cringe about him and Lety--he always seems too much like a father figure. He hovers over her and coos at her in some parody of a Latin lover. Yech. And too patronizing. I suppose that is how the role was directed or written, since he supposedly has more sex appeal in other shows.
And I just want to take this opportunity to say how much I love all you bloggers and recappers. This has been so much fun, and I hate to see this show end.
Love your reference to Hanna Barbera, Beckster.
I finally saw Alpo have a sexy look last night--when he was looking at Carmina. At that moment I realized what always made me cringe about him and Lety--he always seems too much like a father figure. He hovers over her and coos at her in some parody of a Latin lover. Yech. And too patronizing. I suppose that is how the role was directed or written, since he supposedly has more sex appeal in other shows.
And I just want to take this opportunity to say how much I love all you bloggers and recappers. This has been so much fun, and I hate to see this show end.
Yuck - my feelings about the Mora's. Now that Tomy has bagged his cow maybe we can have a few episodes without them just like the total miss on the cuartel last night. (OK the Alicia remark isn't PC but it suited my mood)
Pray tell what was the point of the Caro scene. It led nowhere, there she is fixing the apartment to be romantic and looking out the window for Omar while Omar continues down the advise trail and having little pity parties in the apartment. When the lights blew and there was a little spark of fire I hoped she was going to call him and beg for help or that he would show up while the electrician was there, think she was entertaining another man and burst into the apartment and SAY something. But nothing - what a let down.
Where on earth did that temper come from with Lety, I don't remember seeing that before.
It looks to me like whoever gets home to the Three's Company apartment get to have the bedroom to mope and cry in. And is that the barest apartment you ever saw? That cabinet in the main room hasn't got a thing on it. Where are Marcia's decorator touches since she apparently does all the cooking and cleaning. It looks like a cheap hotel room.
I was somewhat surprised by Aldo's sulking fit. Mr I've got an answer for everything just pouting away and not calling Lety to talk her to death. The handwriting seems to be on the wall but I want her to CHOOSE Fern not get him by default because Aldo sails of into the sunset with scrawny stalker girl.
Pray tell what was the point of the Caro scene. It led nowhere, there she is fixing the apartment to be romantic and looking out the window for Omar while Omar continues down the advise trail and having little pity parties in the apartment. When the lights blew and there was a little spark of fire I hoped she was going to call him and beg for help or that he would show up while the electrician was there, think she was entertaining another man and burst into the apartment and SAY something. But nothing - what a let down.
Where on earth did that temper come from with Lety, I don't remember seeing that before.
It looks to me like whoever gets home to the Three's Company apartment get to have the bedroom to mope and cry in. And is that the barest apartment you ever saw? That cabinet in the main room hasn't got a thing on it. Where are Marcia's decorator touches since she apparently does all the cooking and cleaning. It looks like a cheap hotel room.
I was somewhat surprised by Aldo's sulking fit. Mr I've got an answer for everything just pouting away and not calling Lety to talk her to death. The handwriting seems to be on the wall but I want her to CHOOSE Fern not get him by default because Aldo sails of into the sunset with scrawny stalker girl.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 1:06:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 1:06:00 PM EDT
Oh my goodness that notice of last days upset me and felt that the wailing was coming from all of us. I'm hoping for at least 10 days more not five but as long as they don't advertise the actual end date I feel safe. I want a gentle wrap up not a rush everything falls into place at the last hour ending. I want to savor (oops have come to hate that word) some romance with our star crossed pair of lovers.
Roseanna
Roseanna
Permalink posted by : Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 1:09:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 1:09:00 PM EDT
I agree that the Caro was being uncharacteristically dumb and helpless, but I think (I hope) the scene was meant as a visual pun - "Caro is in the dark" because she doesn't know Omar loves her. Then we're to hope that Omar will show up and be the light of her life. :)
Julie, what an awesome recap! You are a recapmeister!
"I love the new credits..." I agree. It tickled me, and it seems they've changed it several times the last couple of weeks if I am recalling correctly, which is very diverting. I used to fast forward through the entrada but no more. I always look at the whole thing now. I only started watching in earnest in October, but this helps.
"He is noisily jubilant when Lety answers both phones, yet somehow he can hear her but she can't hear him." LOL! I thought that same thing! Qué the heck? (To quote beckster in a schoolmarmish paraphrase).
"Tomás says "¡Últimos días!" and the cuartel wails sadly." Thanks, the voices were familiar but I couldn't place the faces (cuartel voices. I knew T).....it made me a little sad to hear this phrase shouted with such excitement. I suppose, though, that the cast was more than ready by mid-January.
Thanks for condensing the Moras. Sheesh. I hope these folks get roles in whatever comes next for them that won't frustrate the viewers so much. OTOH, they've done a masterful job with the roles they were given....they have convinced us by frustrating us.
"Aldo is too busy sulking...." Yup. I'd be sulking, too. This should be a huge sign to him but since this is his first "rebound" relationship since his wife's death, he's DETERMINED it will work, and as some of us speculated some time ago, he might want a fea deep in his heart so she isn't tempted to cheat. He should analyze the sulking, though.
"She tells him that the opinions of Julieta Solis de Padilla are Julieta's only, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lety, Conceptos, or the staff and management of Univision or Televisa. (Maybe not in so many words.)" LOL! Very cute.
"I know what you're sacrificing to protect your love for Aldo, and I very well know the value of what he sacrificed. It was done for me, and I know what it was worth." (Sorry - I really mangled that.)" Nah, that's exactly the way I read it, too. He's saying how much that sacrifice was worth to Lety and he didn't appreciate it enough to honor it. FERN's the one who mangled it! (Not you in translating, if I understand what you said).
Julie, thanks again!!! Awesome, and geez, you worked well into the night.
Jeanne
"I love the new credits..." I agree. It tickled me, and it seems they've changed it several times the last couple of weeks if I am recalling correctly, which is very diverting. I used to fast forward through the entrada but no more. I always look at the whole thing now. I only started watching in earnest in October, but this helps.
"He is noisily jubilant when Lety answers both phones, yet somehow he can hear her but she can't hear him." LOL! I thought that same thing! Qué the heck? (To quote beckster in a schoolmarmish paraphrase).
"Tomás says "¡Últimos días!" and the cuartel wails sadly." Thanks, the voices were familiar but I couldn't place the faces (cuartel voices. I knew T).....it made me a little sad to hear this phrase shouted with such excitement. I suppose, though, that the cast was more than ready by mid-January.
Thanks for condensing the Moras. Sheesh. I hope these folks get roles in whatever comes next for them that won't frustrate the viewers so much. OTOH, they've done a masterful job with the roles they were given....they have convinced us by frustrating us.
"Aldo is too busy sulking...." Yup. I'd be sulking, too. This should be a huge sign to him but since this is his first "rebound" relationship since his wife's death, he's DETERMINED it will work, and as some of us speculated some time ago, he might want a fea deep in his heart so she isn't tempted to cheat. He should analyze the sulking, though.
"She tells him that the opinions of Julieta Solis de Padilla are Julieta's only, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lety, Conceptos, or the staff and management of Univision or Televisa. (Maybe not in so many words.)" LOL! Very cute.
"I know what you're sacrificing to protect your love for Aldo, and I very well know the value of what he sacrificed. It was done for me, and I know what it was worth." (Sorry - I really mangled that.)" Nah, that's exactly the way I read it, too. He's saying how much that sacrifice was worth to Lety and he didn't appreciate it enough to honor it. FERN's the one who mangled it! (Not you in translating, if I understand what you said).
Julie, thanks again!!! Awesome, and geez, you worked well into the night.
Jeanne
Julie, another great recap. Good idea to separate the nasty Moras. The only thing I care about them is Alicia's papi. Does he exist and who/where is he? Although I'll miss LFMB, I'm ready for the frustration to end, to see a resolution. I'll miss the recaps and comments even more, since I really look forward to reading them each day. I keep telling myself I won't watch another tnvla, but I probably will just to see if y'all are commenting on it. And I will miss DFTD (Don Fernando tan divino.)
Permalink posted by : Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 1:39:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 1:39:00 PM EDT
Julie thanks for your great recap and sectioning off the Moras. It is very difficult to watch them as others have noted and thank goodness for your patience to recap it!
Karen
Karen
Permalink posted by : Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 4:07:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 4:07:00 PM EDT
I agree with Decie Girl, I really want Lety to choose Fern not just be with him because Al-blow goes with Carmina. Ahh this is so sad, soon mi novela will end.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 4:59:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 4:59:00 PM EDT
"By all means marry. If you get a good wife you will become happy, and if you get a bad one you will become a philosopher."
LOL...! this reminds me of Aldo.
*cindy*
LOL...! this reminds me of Aldo.
*cindy*
Permalink posted by : Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 5:56:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 5:56:00 PM EDT
teresa I feel the same way. Thank goodness we were spared passionate kisses between aldo and lety. I would have died to see her kiss him like she does fern. Instead Ocampy lets us see them give "pecks" just to show that they are in a relationship, but nothing more. This is the only good thing abut Ocampy. She spared us the mushy stuff.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 7:00:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 7:00:00 PM EDT
Lety and Aldo have no chemistry whatsoever. They act more like siblings than a couple. Well it seems the end is near and my Fernie is letting go of Lety. I hope she opens her eyes and stop fighting the love she still feels for him. I still feel that she only with Aldo out of obligation and not love. The passion certainly isn't there. Not the kind of passion she and Fernando have.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 7:52:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 7:52:00 PM EDT
Dear Julie....loved the sobriquet "recapmeister" (thanks to Schoolmarm, I believe). You really earned it on this one.
There's a nice article on Angelica Vale in this month's People en Espanol. She's on the cover and there are some great pictures inside, including some childhood ones with her parents. Maybe we can hope for similar coverage on Jaime Camil next month!!!!!
There's a nice article on Angelica Vale in this month's People en Espanol. She's on the cover and there are some great pictures inside, including some childhood ones with her parents. Maybe we can hope for similar coverage on Jaime Camil next month!!!!!
Permalink posted by : Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 6:42:00 AM EDT
: Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 6:42:00 AM EDT
Judy where do you get People Magazine in Spanish. I live in PA and I don't see spanish magazines.
Ret
Ret
Permalink posted by : Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 12:44:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 12:44:00 PM EDT
Ret-- I live in the Milwaukee area, and I've found People in Espanol at the local Mexican grocery stores.
Otherwise, you can order it online for only $14.97. Here's the link to cut and paste:
https://subs.timeinc.net/PP/pp_hardoffer1497bmcc.jhtml?experience_id=158357&pkw=PSPSGLTX011507BTND1019&source_id=1&_requestid=295740&_requestid=295740
Otherwise, you can order it online for only $14.97. Here's the link to cut and paste:
https://subs.timeinc.net/PP/pp_hardoffer1497bmcc.jhtml?experience_id=158357&pkw=PSPSGLTX011507BTND1019&source_id=1&_requestid=295740&_requestid=295740
I can't find them where I live either, Ret. I'm going to Boston next weekend and hopefully will be able to pick up a People en Español there.
I agree, I want to see Lety choose Fern. I want her to break up with Aldo, not the other way around. I don’t have too much confidence in this version of Lety initiating the break up. You never know, maybe she’ll surprise me.
Decie girl, I think you are right about whoever is home first getting the 3’s company bedroom to mope and cry in. I wonder how Marcia fit her extensive wardrobe in that tiny apartment. Ret, I live in NJ and I found People Espanol at Borders. That was the 50 most beautiful edition, but they may carry it regularly. A feature on Jaime would be great.
Teresa
Decie girl, I think you are right about whoever is home first getting the 3’s company bedroom to mope and cry in. I wonder how Marcia fit her extensive wardrobe in that tiny apartment. Ret, I live in NJ and I found People Espanol at Borders. That was the 50 most beautiful edition, but they may carry it regularly. A feature on Jaime would be great.
Teresa
Permalink posted by : Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 1:21:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 1:21:00 PM EDT
Beckster,
Aldo does resemble Andy from WKRP in Cincinnati. With a little imagination, Alicia resembles, Jennifer, from the same show because of their similar attributes.
I don't understand why Aldo does not let Lety go. In Alcapulco, he saw the love that she felt for Fernando even though at the time she felt betrayed. Since then, Fernando has repeatedly told Aldo that he loves her and has shown it. Yet, Aldo wants to keep them apart. Perhaps he thinks he is protecting her from any future betrayals by Fernando but that's not love it's empathy. And it looks like Aldo is being tempted by Carmina.
I want to see more of Carolina and Omar. They definitely have chemistry together. I would prefer seeing them over the cuartel anytime. Too bad the writers did think in the same way.
Does anyone know if Angelica Maria owns Moty?
Aldo does resemble Andy from WKRP in Cincinnati. With a little imagination, Alicia resembles, Jennifer, from the same show because of their similar attributes.
I don't understand why Aldo does not let Lety go. In Alcapulco, he saw the love that she felt for Fernando even though at the time she felt betrayed. Since then, Fernando has repeatedly told Aldo that he loves her and has shown it. Yet, Aldo wants to keep them apart. Perhaps he thinks he is protecting her from any future betrayals by Fernando but that's not love it's empathy. And it looks like Aldo is being tempted by Carmina.
I want to see more of Carolina and Omar. They definitely have chemistry together. I would prefer seeing them over the cuartel anytime. Too bad the writers did think in the same way.
Does anyone know if Angelica Maria owns Moty?
Permalink posted by : Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 2:08:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 2:08:00 PM EDT
teresa thank you soo much. I never thought of looking in Borders. I usually check the WaWa's and places like that that have all the magazine.
and Cathy, I think i recently passed a mexican store. something like Tiendito??? The little store?? I will check out the Online order for People also. I am english and barely making out what the soap says and that is with three years of practice (spanish music, computer programs, tutors, two classes rotv. These recaps are my life savers and now hopefully the magazine can let me know what is going on as well. Im watching Destillando as well.
I too want to see lety break up with aldo. If aldo lets her go and she goes to fern, I will be bu mbed out because if I were fern, I would wonder if she woud have stayed with aldo, had he not told her to go back to fern. Fern would then be second choice.
and Cathy, I think i recently passed a mexican store. something like Tiendito??? The little store?? I will check out the Online order for People also. I am english and barely making out what the soap says and that is with three years of practice (spanish music, computer programs, tutors, two classes rotv. These recaps are my life savers and now hopefully the magazine can let me know what is going on as well. Im watching Destillando as well.
I too want to see lety break up with aldo. If aldo lets her go and she goes to fern, I will be bu mbed out because if I were fern, I would wonder if she woud have stayed with aldo, had he not told her to go back to fern. Fern would then be second choice.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 3:03:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 3:03:00 PM EDT
Julie, thanks for the funny recap.
"Out of Town News" in Harvard Square usually has People in Spanish. You might want to try there.
Marie from Mass
"Out of Town News" in Harvard Square usually has People in Spanish. You might want to try there.
Marie from Mass
Permalink posted by : Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 3:21:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 3:21:00 PM EDT
Great re-cap! I felt the same exact way- that Tomas raped Alicia. There was no love or tenderness-just pure LUST! I have a question for the Spanish speakers...I love to understand the slang that they use, and I believe that Don Fernando used some slang the other day when he thought up the idea of how to trick Lety/Aurora. He said something like "Pure coco papa" I know that papa means cool, and so does mama, but could someone who is "down" with the slang shed some light on this? Thanks
Permalink posted by : Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 4:38:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 4:38:00 PM EDT
Is the telenovela "Angela" featuring Angelica rivera and Juan Soler worth watching.
I wanted to order it, thought i should ask you guys before makin a commitment.
I wanted to order it, thought i should ask you guys before makin a commitment.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 6:27:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 6:27:00 PM EDT
Yes, Border's carries People en Espanol if you have one in your town and also maybe little Mexican shops if you have them (they usually have videos too). And yes, Moty is actually Angelica's dog...or her mom's...I can't remember, but that was mentioned in the article about them.
Also, if you have schoolkids coming around asking you to order magazines, they often have People en Espanol available and it's a fun way to work on your Spanish.
I may be totally off, but I think when Fernando was saying "puro coco, papi"...he was talking to himself saying "pure brains...or pure genius" ("coco" in this case meaning "head" or "brains".
Does this sound right, native speakers?
Judy B.
Also, if you have schoolkids coming around asking you to order magazines, they often have People en Espanol available and it's a fun way to work on your Spanish.
I may be totally off, but I think when Fernando was saying "puro coco, papi"...he was talking to himself saying "pure brains...or pure genius" ("coco" in this case meaning "head" or "brains".
Does this sound right, native speakers?
Judy B.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 8:07:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 8:07:00 PM EDT
Hi everyone, I'm still 4 days behind - been working too much - but I remember reading a couple of people are going to Magic Mountain. Mi amiga can't go with me and I don't want to go alone. Who all is going? Sandy in Long Beach
Permalink posted by : Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 9:49:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 9:49:00 PM EDT
Yea "Puro Coco Papa" is like saying "Pure Brains Baby" but in a funny way...since coco means brains or head (What Judy B said). But the papa/mama part is kinda like baby in my culture. So thats what I interpreted from Fern.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 10:00:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 10:00:00 PM EDT
Here's a question I have from last Wednesday/Thursday. Why do you suppose Luigi was crying as he spoke of the importance of family? Was he just being Luigi-like (oh so emotional)? Or do you think they're going to have some background on his family come to light? (More plot to squeeze in during the last few weeks?)
Ann
Ann
Permalink posted by : Monday, June 4, 2007 at 9:30:00 AM EDT
: Monday, June 4, 2007 at 9:30:00 AM EDT
Julie, your writing is brilliant. You are so witty that there are too many things to comment on.
Does anyone think the name of the boat "Reel" has meaning, as in " to reel Aldo in"?
Does anyone think the name of the boat "Reel" has meaning, as in " to reel Aldo in"?
Permalink posted by : Monday, June 4, 2007 at 9:56:00 AM EDT
: Monday, June 4, 2007 at 9:56:00 AM EDT
Luigi weeping about family - I've been wondering too. I had always assumed that he had simply hatched out of a misplaced egg, because I can't picture the people he might have come from. Perhaps we will find out.
Connie: Thank you (and everyone who's been saying kind things). I didn't even think of "Reel" as meaning "reel Aldo in," but that certainly makes sense. What I had been thinking of was a fishing reel. Because it looks more to me like a really nice fishing boat than a yacht. (Granted I don't know much about fishing, so I could be way off base. But Aldo likes fishing, and he hasn't fished in a while, and if he marries Carmina he could go fishing in Daddy's boat all the time.)
There's also a movie reel, but I don't think that's the context - unless Carmina's dad is in the film business.
Connie: Thank you (and everyone who's been saying kind things). I didn't even think of "Reel" as meaning "reel Aldo in," but that certainly makes sense. What I had been thinking of was a fishing reel. Because it looks more to me like a really nice fishing boat than a yacht. (Granted I don't know much about fishing, so I could be way off base. But Aldo likes fishing, and he hasn't fished in a while, and if he marries Carmina he could go fishing in Daddy's boat all the time.)
There's also a movie reel, but I don't think that's the context - unless Carmina's dad is in the film business.
Per Luigi, I have a guess: in Barrera there was a gay character for whom reconciling with his family turned out to be extremely important. I'm gonna guess Luigi has family problems and since they bring it up, they're probably going to try to resove them.
the only good thing about the alicia/tomy scene was alicia's fabulous new do! very pebbles flintstone!
Permalink posted by : Monday, June 4, 2007 at 12:10:00 PM EDT
: Monday, June 4, 2007 at 12:10:00 PM EDT
Sandy in Long Beach, I'm going to Magic Mountain, I've already got my hotel and entrance ticket! Can't wait! Just gotta go out and buy a drool bucket for when The Gorgeous One comes on stage!
As far as Alicia and Tomy, I'm confused. Did he rape her? I thought she was telling herself she'd have to go ahead and bump uglies with him so he'd get over his idea of meeting her papi. Didn't she even put on a sexy negligee for that purpose? It may have been disgusting and unsatisfying for her, but she still agreed to it, didn't she? I don't even know why I'm asking, actually... I also always fast forward through their stuff, it's absolutely unbearable to watch, but still, now I'm really curious.
Kim P.
As far as Alicia and Tomy, I'm confused. Did he rape her? I thought she was telling herself she'd have to go ahead and bump uglies with him so he'd get over his idea of meeting her papi. Didn't she even put on a sexy negligee for that purpose? It may have been disgusting and unsatisfying for her, but she still agreed to it, didn't she? I don't even know why I'm asking, actually... I also always fast forward through their stuff, it's absolutely unbearable to watch, but still, now I'm really curious.
Kim P.
Permalink posted by : Monday, June 4, 2007 at 12:30:00 PM EDT
: Monday, June 4, 2007 at 12:30:00 PM EDT
While it looked like Alicia was already to go for with Tomy, I noticed she said no like twice that's what made it look like a rape to me. She must have changed her mind when Tomy practically attacked her.
Permalink posted by : Monday, June 4, 2007 at 12:46:00 PM EDT
: Monday, June 4, 2007 at 12:46:00 PM EDT
I meant to add that after she got herself pampered up with neglige and all that, she must have changed her mind when Tomy attacked her.
Permalink posted by : Monday, June 4, 2007 at 12:47:00 PM EDT
: Monday, June 4, 2007 at 12:47:00 PM EDT
I think she also was expecting not to have to go through with it, because she dodged his initial approach, letting him go flying over the bed and hurting himself.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying I feel sorry for her... at least not any more sorry for her than I already did, offset by contempt for what an awful person she is (offset for more pity for whatever crummy upbringing she had, yadda yadda yadda). And while she obviously didn't like it, it evidently wasn't any more devastating than the last time Tomas mauled her. At least this time, she gets to keep her car.
The main reason I'd consider it rape is because Tomas can only know what she tells him, and she told him no. It's hardly surprising that he didn't notice, since he only ever hears what he wants to hear. Taken too far, that kind of attitude can land you in jail.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying I feel sorry for her... at least not any more sorry for her than I already did, offset by contempt for what an awful person she is (offset for more pity for whatever crummy upbringing she had, yadda yadda yadda). And while she obviously didn't like it, it evidently wasn't any more devastating than the last time Tomas mauled her. At least this time, she gets to keep her car.
The main reason I'd consider it rape is because Tomas can only know what she tells him, and she told him no. It's hardly surprising that he didn't notice, since he only ever hears what he wants to hear. Taken too far, that kind of attitude can land you in jail.
I just got the new People in Espanol. Angelica Vale is on the cover. I'll try to post some more tidbits, later...but I'm sure everyone will want to hear about our favorite pooch.
My boyfriend said it since his first appearance on the show, and the magazine confirmed that Moty is Ang Maria's doggie. His real name is Mozart and he's cute as ever in the mag photos with AV and AM.
My boyfriend said it since his first appearance on the show, and the magazine confirmed that Moty is Ang Maria's doggie. His real name is Mozart and he's cute as ever in the mag photos with AV and AM.
Permalink posted by : Monday, June 4, 2007 at 12:59:00 PM EDT
: Monday, June 4, 2007 at 12:59:00 PM EDT
Alicia did give Tomy mixed signals and I can't help wondering if she was/is still traumatized from when Ariel raped her. Anyway you look at it the whole relationship thing between her and Tomy is disgusting. I wish they would just go away.
After re-watching the episode this morning I couldn't help thinking Stalker girl, Marcia and Carloca go after what they want and try to get it while Lety sits around like a lump and waits for things to come to her. I may not care for Stalker Girl and the others but at least I can respect them. I have no respect for Lety at all. Both Aldo and Fern deserve someone better than an arrested adolescent.
Johanna
After re-watching the episode this morning I couldn't help thinking Stalker girl, Marcia and Carloca go after what they want and try to get it while Lety sits around like a lump and waits for things to come to her. I may not care for Stalker Girl and the others but at least I can respect them. I have no respect for Lety at all. Both Aldo and Fern deserve someone better than an arrested adolescent.
Johanna
Permalink posted by : Monday, June 4, 2007 at 1:12:00 PM EDT
: Monday, June 4, 2007 at 1:12:00 PM EDT
Thanks for clarifying everyone. No means no, no matter what earlier signals someone may have sent out, so now that I know she said that, I agree it was rape. Just when I thought that storyline couldn't sink any lower or be more revolting! That woman has tried to embezzle from Conceptos at least 3 times, by my count, and hasn't paid for that crime, but I want to see her pay with jail or something fitting, not with rape! Husband or no, that's just wrong. They made a big mistake with that storyline, they should have increased Omar and Carolina's storyline instead, or given us more of Luigi (LOVE him!!!). Oh well, thank god for vcr's and TIVO.
Then again, maybe they could just give us hours and hours of Fernando. I could live with that!
Kim P.
Then again, maybe they could just give us hours and hours of Fernando. I could live with that!
Kim P.
Permalink posted by : Monday, June 4, 2007 at 1:31:00 PM EDT
: Monday, June 4, 2007 at 1:31:00 PM EDT
I'd like to see Ariel in jail too, but I can't imagine what they would get him on. "General dickishness" isn't an arrestable offense.
Alicia did spend a short time in the pokey the night of Lety's birthday party. Apparently, that one brush with the law was not enough to rehabilitate her. I don't think she's very good at anticipating the consequences of her actions. ;) In that sense, I guess she's as delusional as Tomas. Hmm. Maybe they do belong together after all.
Alicia did spend a short time in the pokey the night of Lety's birthday party. Apparently, that one brush with the law was not enough to rehabilitate her. I don't think she's very good at anticipating the consequences of her actions. ;) In that sense, I guess she's as delusional as Tomas. Hmm. Maybe they do belong together after all.
Well, I seem to be the only voice in the wilderness for Alicia. Or rather, not Alicia, since the character is ridiculous, but Paty Navidad. I enjoy her screen time just because I think she’s doing an incredible job of acting and also because of her astonishing beauty. If I were writing Alicia’s part, I’d have her follow up on her singing success she had in Acapulco. She would then become a star and get those two things she needs to live: money and adulation. Alicia’s part is much larger than her corresponding character’s in Betty La Fea, and I’m guessing it’s because she proved popular in this show.
Actually, I’m extremely impressed with all the actors. Betty’s casting was spotty with some terrific performances (notably the actors doing Betty and the character who corresponds to Luigi) but some pretty bad ones (the worst being the fellow who played Armando/Fernando’s dad – I can’t imagine how he’s made it in the acting business). The actors in this one are all tremendously talented and when you think many of them started out as singers, it’s pretty amazing.
Thank all you commenters who gave advice on where to find People en Espanol. I’ve searched all the stores around here (there is a huge Spanish-speaking population in this area) and even the Mexican-specializing grocery didn’t have it. The chain drugstore next to that grocery didn’t either – odd. One of our large bookstores didn’t either, but now I know to try Borders.
And thank you again all you wonderful recappers. I love this site and will miss everyone and the hilarious recaps.
p.s. anyone know where to get the words for the opening song they’re using now?
Actually, I’m extremely impressed with all the actors. Betty’s casting was spotty with some terrific performances (notably the actors doing Betty and the character who corresponds to Luigi) but some pretty bad ones (the worst being the fellow who played Armando/Fernando’s dad – I can’t imagine how he’s made it in the acting business). The actors in this one are all tremendously talented and when you think many of them started out as singers, it’s pretty amazing.
Thank all you commenters who gave advice on where to find People en Espanol. I’ve searched all the stores around here (there is a huge Spanish-speaking population in this area) and even the Mexican-specializing grocery didn’t have it. The chain drugstore next to that grocery didn’t either – odd. One of our large bookstores didn’t either, but now I know to try Borders.
And thank you again all you wonderful recappers. I love this site and will miss everyone and the hilarious recaps.
p.s. anyone know where to get the words for the opening song they’re using now?
Permalink posted by : Monday, June 4, 2007 at 4:13:00 PM EDT
: Monday, June 4, 2007 at 4:13:00 PM EDT
Oh, and another question:
I saw Jose Jose signing the other night on TV. His speaking voice was raspy, but his singing voice fine. I thought he had wrecked his voice???
I saw Jose Jose signing the other night on TV. His speaking voice was raspy, but his singing voice fine. I thought he had wrecked his voice???
Permalink posted by : Monday, June 4, 2007 at 4:17:00 PM EDT
: Monday, June 4, 2007 at 4:17:00 PM EDT
I have definitely NOT been knocking Paty Navidad's performance. She's been awesome. It can't be easy to inspire that much sympathy and contempt at the same time. Ditto the guy who plays Tomas. I'm just unhappy that they've both become so loathsome at such a late period in the story. It seems like anything they can do to redeem themselves at this point will probably have to be so rushed and abrupt that it won't be plausible. (Then again, were they ever been plausible to begin with?)
Julie – I remember that you said kind words about the performance. What I meant was that I think I’m one of the few commenters who is actually glad when she has scenes because I’m so blown away by her, even though the script is over-the-top foolish.
Permalink posted by : Monday, June 4, 2007 at 4:53:00 PM EDT
: Monday, June 4, 2007 at 4:53:00 PM EDT
Who is going to be at Magic Mountain? Is it Jaimie Camil?
Permalink posted by : Monday, June 4, 2007 at 6:38:00 PM EDT
: Monday, June 4, 2007 at 6:38:00 PM EDT
Anon 6:38, yes Jaime Camil, along with two other novela stars.
Kim P.
Kim P.
Permalink posted by : Monday, June 4, 2007 at 6:52:00 PM EDT
: Monday, June 4, 2007 at 6:52:00 PM EDT
Sorry, didn't know the other two stars' names so I just checked. It's Lorena Herrera and Raul Magana. Since La Fea is the only one I watch, I don't know who they are, I'm just going to see JC, but others might be intested to know. Six Flags is calling it Novela Day.
Kim P.
Kim P.
Permalink posted by : Monday, June 4, 2007 at 6:56:00 PM EDT
: Monday, June 4, 2007 at 6:56:00 PM EDT
Oh my god, I just checked Raul Magana on IMDB... it's ARIEL! Didn't know that! How funny. Now I really can't wait to go, to see how gorgeous Jaime Camil is and see if Ariel is actually human ;o)
Kim P.
Kim P.
Permalink posted by : Monday, June 4, 2007 at 6:59:00 PM EDT
: Monday, June 4, 2007 at 6:59:00 PM EDT
Kim P - do you have to buy the tickets ahead of time?
I wouldn't need to stay in a hotel - since I live about an hour and some change away - the place is going to be a complete madhouse.
I'm not a fan of MM at all - they've had a lot of gang activity in the past - so that's why I'm debating. Sandy
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I wouldn't need to stay in a hotel - since I live about an hour and some change away - the place is going to be a complete madhouse.
I'm not a fan of MM at all - they've had a lot of gang activity in the past - so that's why I'm debating. Sandy
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 12:17:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 12:17:00 AM EDT
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