Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Cuidado con el Angel - Monday, Jan. 12, 2009 - from a walk on the wild side to a walk in the woods

EPISODE 76:
* MC holds little JM in her arms as she calls the castle. No one answers. She's worried and curious as to why?

* Elsa tries relentlessly to convince Nelson to fight for his life - he is depressed, thinks it doesn't matter, he is dying.

* In the bedroom, Rocio explains to JM, Nellie, Steffie and Pat about how mentally ill Blanca is. Nellie is furious that a murderous lunatic had been living in the castle. Pat is impactado.

* Balbina walks downstairs to the front entryway. MC tries calling the castle again. Again no one answers. She's worried.

* JM argues with Nellie that Blanca and Ivette are the same person and she needs serious psychiatric help, not a prison sentence.

* Elsa stops Nelson and explains calmly what they can do to treat his condition so he can live. Nelson is depressed and still thinks he is going to die so what's the point? She promises to stay with him - he says until I die - she says no, until you're cured.

* Mayita is visiting with Abuela in her bedroom. They talk about Mayita returning home to her dad -- and mom. Abuela looks worried.

* Nellie is on the warpath again. This time she wants Blanca to go to prison and pay heartily for killing Viviana. JM continues to argue the point; Nellie won't budge. JM gets frustrated and leaves to find Blanca.

* The pack follows JM downstairs. JM bluntly excuses himself to look for Blanca. Nellie then rants to Pat, Rocio and Steffie about notifying the police detectives with the new information. Pat calls the lead detective on the case and Nellie gets on the phone and shocks him with the news that the murder's real name wasn't Ivette, IT'S BLANCA SILVIA!

* Abuela and Mayita continue their conversation in the bedroom about her dad and mom. Mayita pretends that she has wings and stands on the bed - she pretends that she can fly. Granny asks her if she wants to fly. She says yes! Granny tells her to close her eyes. Then by the magic of the imagination, Granny and Mayita are flying through the clouds and over the city (nice green screen chromakey effect - they are really flying their standing in place with their arms spread out to the side then in front of them).

* At the hacienda, Leo is thinking as he sits on the hammock in the stables. Lala(Cande) brings him a cup of coffee and sits down on a bale of hay. They talk about Liria(MC). He asks her if Liria has any enemies. Cande is intrigued by the question. Leo then explains and describes seeing two individual sneaking around the property looking for Liria - one is a man and the other is a young lady). Cande is impactado.

* In the living room of the castle, Rocio argues with Nellie about JM trying to find Blanca - Nellie thinks he will just try to help hide her. Nellie whines and rants about how JM never really loved her daughter. Rocio defends Blanca as a nice, sweet person. Nellie continues to rant and rave. Pat tries and fails to calm Nellie down.

* Cande talks with Leo about the people he saw. She thinks she knows who the man is. He wonders about Liria's husband.

* Pat, Rocio, Steffie and Nellie meet with the police detective in the living room. They stun him with the news about Blanca Silvia being the real murderer.

* Cande discusses with Leo that for sure little JM's dad never knew Liria was pregnant.

* Nellie tells the detective Blanca's full name again. Detective assures the group that he will start a search for Blanca immediately. JM enters at that moment and assures the detective that won't be necessary, JM gives his word as a gentleman that he will search for Blanca himself and convince her to return.

* Cande explains about MC and JM, and tells him what she suspects happened between the two and then says again that JM has no idea about little JM.

* MC calls the castle for the third time. This time, JM walks by the phone and answers it. MC is startled and has to take a moment before responding to JM. JM is stunned and surprised to hear her voice. MC stutters and mumbles and rambles about calling two times before but no one, not even Balbina, answered. She asks him how Mayita and Cuatito are. JM says they are on vacation with Ed in Acapulco. She's happy and sad. Then she asks what's happening at the castle and tells him about her nightmare premonition. He says nothing wrong and that it was all a bad dream. He assures her there's nothing to worry about, he's fine. She asks about Viv. He lies and says she's fine also. MC is in tears as she continues the conversation. As JM Jr. starts to cry in her arms, JM becomes curious and asks her about the baby.

* Amador and Isabel discuss how their plan to kidnap little JM went bust because of Leopardo's vigilence. Amador explains about Pirana and his partner's work and money. Amador is frustrated with Leo always being on guard and watching everything.

* MC rambles and stutters on the phone to JM to cover up JM Jr's crying. JM tries desperately to keep her talking and asks her if she still cares for him. She says yes, but that's beside the point - he's married with his wife and family, she's long gone and will stay away forever. Before she hangs up, she leaves a message for Cuatito. As she hangs up, JM tries in a last ditch effort to find out where she is. She hangs up quickly. She hugs her son. He sits in his chair thinking about the conversation. She calms the crying JM Jr.

* Pat, Ceci and Steffie have breakfast together at the mansion. Pat and Steffie fill Ceci in on what happened at the castle last night - that Blanca and Ivette are the same person and Blanca is the murderer of Viviana. Steffie continues on with her commentary about last night at the castle. Pat excuses himself and goes to work. Steffie gets a call on her cell phone and leaves the room.

* Outside, Steffie and Amador discuss JM now being alone. Steffie thinks this is her opportunity to be with him. Amador needs to meet with her soon.

* Out in the woods, Leo and Liria(MC) talk as they walk along the trail. He asks her if she's thinking of reunited with the father of her son. Liria(MC) sits down.

* Amador and Steffie are still talking on the phone. They discuss her obsession with JM and he mentions how he's obsessed with getting MC back to being an actress that he will personally manage and direct. Steffie is frustrated.

* In the woods, Liria(MC) explains to Leo(Omar) that her son's future is her top priority now - more important that his father. Leo(Omar) listens as Liria(MC) explains her plans for the future - to raise her son to be kind, honest and responsible. She thanks him for all that he's done for them. He turns it around and thanks her.

* Cande and Micaela are doing their farm work in the small farmyard and talking. Cande mentions to Micaela what Leo(Omar) had told her about the threesome sneaking around the hacienda. Cande spouts off her negative thoughts of the threesome. Amador then magically appears and says hello, ladies!

* Leo(Omar) tells Liria(MC) about how he was always in a rotten mood when he first arrived at the hacienda, but that all changed when Liria and her son came into his life. Liria is uncomfortable and pulls him up to return to her son at the house.

* Amador makes himself at home on the hammock to wait for Cande to get MC/Liria for him. Cande informs him that Liria/MC isn't there - she left for a walk with Leo/Omar. Amador is stunned. Cande leaves him to talk to the cows.

* Leo/Omar and Liria/MC continue their conversation about the young lady and the baby that really affected him badly. He blames himself for what happened to them. Liria tries to assure him otherwise.

* Nellie confronts Ed and JM in the front entryway - where's Mayita? JM tells her not to say anything bluntly to Mayita about what happened when she returns home. He wants to tell her in a calm manner so she will understand. Nellie spouts off Blanca killed Viviana!

* Leo tells Liria about the lady - she asks if he loved her - he says he's not sure. Liria doesn't believe it. He explains that one moment she'd be all nice and sweet and loving and another moment she'd turn into a mean, ugly, evil monster. (yep, that's Blanca/Ivette alright!)

* Cande enjoys her coffee quickly in the hacienda living room. Amador bugs her to talk with him. She tries to leave to do her work. Amador continues to bother her to tell him what's up at the hacienda with MC/Liria? Cande tells him about some strange things that have occurred there. Amador is intrigued as Cande describes the three people that have been lurking about - two ladies and man. Amador is quietly listening (cogs are turning in his brain).

* Isa grumbles to Steffie outside on the sidewalk.

* Cande continues to tell Amador about the ladies - Amador asks who are they? Cande says Steffie and her evil auntie, of course.

* Isa grumbles some more about keeping MC away forever and how happy their lives will be when that happens. Steffie asks how? Isa explains about Amador's part in the new plan.

* Amador continues to discuss with Cande about Steffie and her aunt. Then Amador mentions his hunch that JM is the man and why. Cande is impactado.

* Leo tells Liria that they still have lots to discuss between them.

ADVANCE: Liria(MC) has all but renounced her love for JM. Will she find love and happiness with Leo?

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Comments:
Thanks so much for the recap eeyore. I am so mad at Candi for falling for Amador's spin on the kidnappers. Seriously...JM as the man. Candi figures out its Stephe and tia but thinks JM is the third man.

I really like Leo but I can't be on team Leo because whenever he and Mari are together I keep thinking he could be her dad. I really like Rene Strickler and think he's a great actor and looks great for his age. I just can't see him with Mari though based on the previews that's exactly what's going to happen.

Oh my goodness...I can't believe I was right about Stephe. She thinks she can still get JM!!! Unreal.

And someone please tell JM to have Oneila leave the house.
 

hah i agree with karen's comments. and with leo shaving his mustache he looks weird to me now and older too. it's uncomfortable seeing him and Mari together. Maite is 25 in real life but looks sooo young on the show and Leo looks way too old for her.
 

Someone who knows I'm hooked on novelas sent me this site which offers some interesting insights into telenovelas particularly Cuidado and the rift between Televisa and Univision : http://www.ew.com/ew/articleo,,20250808,00.html
 

Let's try that again : http://www.ew.com/ew/articleo,,20250808,00.html
 

html should be at the end of that site address.
 

can't find article. The link doesn't work. Any ideas?
 

I'll try again----http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20250808,00.html
 

Oh, thanks for the correction.
SPOILER ALERT. Don't read it if you don't want to see spoiler.
 

That article is utterly fascinating for the behind the scenes info about production of novelas. If you don't want to read the spoiler, skip the first page and read on.

Among the interesting details: The actors don't have time to learn the lines, so they are fed to them electronically while someone also feeds them direction on how to say the lines.
 

SECOND SPOILER ALERT
The very last paragraph also has a spoiler.
 

I don't understand Candi at all. She professed to Leo that JM has no idea MC was pregant, no way. BUT now she is believing Amador that JM was behind the kidnapping? SAY WHAT? If that is the case, then the only person who told him was Amador as no one else knew MC was pregnant. We all know Padre would never spill the beans. Come on, Candi, smarten up!

I don't know about you, but when I eat breakfast it's usually in my pj's not in a low-cut, cleavage-spilling top that Stef was wearing! I don't understand why Cece is letting her stay at her home and why is she still calling Pat "Papa?" Can't wait for when MC finds out Cece is her mom. Bye, bye Stef!
 

Eeyore, nice work, thank you! I enjoy your bullet point approach because of the swift & frequent scene changes. It helps me stay grounded. I can't believe how frustrated I am over Amador's' deception. And that Cande bought it! True to character for her, but so disappointing. Anyway, it will surely keep the plot going for a while. Telenovelas seem to thrive on obvious and deliberate misunderstanding among the protagonists. Otherwise they would be over in a couple of weeks (or hours).

Which leads me to thank susanlynn for the great link about Televisa/Univision. I am amazed, but not surprised. And for me the spoiler (significant as it was) was not unexpected.

And may I say that I absolutely adore Mayita. I could just eat her up. All that silliness with the white abuela is just an excuse to showcase this wonderful little actriz. William Levy step aside. I think this girl needs more screen time and last night they gave her a big chunk.
 

Yes, she is a wonderful actress. It was also fascinating to learn about their acting farm system, like the fabled MGM studios in the 30s and 40s. Another recent star to emerge from the ranks was Allison Llozz, who starred in Guapos at 15!
 

EEyore: Thanks for the recap and to the rest of you, the comments and links. I'll look later.

I've admitted I'm hooked, and will get to the end of this, but I feel like we're just going around in circles getting no where. I've said it once, and I'll say it again, JuanMi and Mari have spent too little time together. In your dreams doesn't do it for me.

JuanMi should have told Onelia to hit the bricks. He came close to telling Stephi that she wasn't welcome in his house, but stopped short of that and just asked her why she was so interested in his affairs (last week).

Regards
 

Eeyore, excellent recap thank you.

Cande is simply too gullible and believes what she is told. I had hoped that Amador and Steffi would leave JM Jr. alone but it appears they won't let one spoiled kidnapping deter them.

I liked Rene better with the facial hair too. There is an age disparity but I do like the two of them together. Diana in MA
 

Thank you so much Jody! A lot happened last night so I was glad to read your recap to find out what I’d missed.

Boy, that JM just lies to everybody! A few episodes ago it was the police (and I love last night how he gave them “my word as a gentleman” – ha!) and now he’s lying to Mari. Why? If he told her Viv was dead, she might come running to him. That didn’t make any sense, but then, what does in this show?

Why is Mica having to milk cows when they have so many workers at the hacienda? It seems like she’s the cook and head housekeeper all rolled up into one – and now dairymaid?

Violet – I don’t get either why Cande suddenly believed JM is the other conspirator when she’d just told Leo that no way would he do such a thing.

Agnes – I agree. Mayita is outstanding!

I don’t like spoilers, but that site sounds really fascinating. Maybe I’ll peek..
 

Susanlynn - wow, that site was really interesting! I can't imagine how the perforamers can act with someone talking into their earbuds.

Also, I had no idea that the shows were filmed just a day or so before airing in Mexico. As our Leo guy said, nobody can be sick. Must be nail-biting time for the producers, hoping some flu doesn't take the whole cast at once.

Bad photo of William Levy, though -bad lighting anyway..
 

Maggie, I also did not understand why JM would lie about Viv. Maybe he just doesn't know how to tell the truth anymore? For one thing, maybe Marichuy would come back if she knew Viv was gone, and for another, why does he assume that she won't find out some other way (e.g. the newspaper) and be mad at him for lying?

Also, I hope the police have sent someone to follow him when he looks for Blanca. They certainly shouldn't trust him to bring her in.

That article was really interesting. I would have thought they would shoot a few weeks ahead, in case something happened like illness or bad weather on location or something. I guess it explains why Padre Anselmo was replaced mid-episode when the original actor got sick.
 

Thanks for some excellent recaps to Maggie, Cathy, and Jody. Just got caught up after getting swamped for the weekend.

Thanks for the studio link Agnes. So fun to see Rene Casados looking all suave and different than he looks in FELS.

Violet, yes, “claro” means clearly (or “off course” – and can be honest or sarcastic) and can also mean clear or transparent.

I do think Amador wanted the baby out of the way (so Mari could continue her career) and to insure it wouldn’t bring her and JM back together. I agree that it was a terrible idea since she would be too distraught to work, but he’s too callous to realize that’s how a mother would feel.

Oh, JM first said he would bring Blanca back (before the cops arrived) but when he came back afterward he told the cops and the rest of the crew that he couldn’t find her at her place and she’d probably flown the coop. He gave his word that this time he really didn’t know where she was (as opposed to the last time when he lied). Not sure if he’s being honest and hid Blanca again (stupid) or if Ivette managed to get away. If it’s the latter, I wonder whether Blanca will try to turn herself in or figure that everyone will be safer if she stays away.
 

Margarita--"So fun to see Rene Casados looking all suave and different than he looks in FELS." Is that really our PadTad in the first frame? I didn't realize. I had to go back and look. This should really be on the FELS forum. Sorry to be gossiping. To anyone who wants to know what we're talking about, check THIS out.
 

Speaking of working through injuries, remember that Angelica Vale had to wear a cast on her hand in Fea, and two actors limped around on crutches in Guapos.

Padre Anselmo was really dead, so he couldn't carry on.
 

you're welcome everyone.

talking about working through injuries, Ernesto injured his finger during Amor Real and then during Alborada he had knee surgery. Carl and her team worked with Ernesto to find very inventive to cover up both injuries.

Jody :)
 

thanks susanlynn for the article link. it was very interesting.

Jody :)
 

great article! coincidentally, the spoiler at the beginning is a scene i watched on yt accidentally before Mari had her baby and Leo came in the picture and i was like "noooooo she has a baby?! i'm never clicking ahead again!" haha but wow the reporter must've been at the rehearsal a long time ago then. very interesting about filming the day before and having lines fed. i guess if you have a bad day you're pretty much screwed. the last spoiler wasn't so shocking though. can't wait for these shows to keep moving.
 

I just got hooked on Cuidado Con El Angel and this website has been a huge help. Thanks so much for your translations!

I have a question about closed captioning. My television offers C1, C2, T1, and T2. The only setting that works is C1. When I watch an American show, the captions are in English. However, on a Spanish program, they are in Spanish! Is there anyway to get English captions for Spanish programs? Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.
 

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