Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Amor Bravío #77 (Uni 72) Tue 12/4/12 The Truth, The Whole Truth, and Nothing But The Truth. And oh yeah, here’s another truth!
Labels: bravio
I know it's not the most groundbreaking theory, but I had a hearty laugh when Camila voiced out loud my head-heart confusion theory. How well I know our girl! :) Despite what she says, I think she's getting closer to breaking down and getting back together with Dan. The first day after the reveal she wouldn't even let him touch her. Last episode she nearly kissed him and let him caress her arm. And last night she reached out and took his hands to seat him, she let him hold her hand for a few seconds, and finally she let her anger wall down for a bit and collapsed into his arms in tears. Of course, she also said she can't/won't get back together with him, but like Dan, I didn't believe her.
I'm getting very fearful for Amanda. Dio doesn't look inclined to let her escape a second time.
Natalia was channeling Gussy last night. Neither one of them can see the writing on the wall with their men. That said, Yago was also an idiot-- after all this time wooing Nat, he didn't realize that she just might be an old fashioned virgin? The girl was feeling guilty about dating him and not telling her mother. What made him think she was "experienced?" At least he realized it when they did the deed, which most galan's in tns tend not to know until the girl spells it out for them.
I don’t' like Isa having a way to blackmail Xi into being her spy. Keep strong Al! Don't tell anyone anything (especially not Xi).
Luzma was sounding a lot like Cami last night. Poor Irene. I felt her pain. She should go cry in Vivi's shoulder. She can relate.
Yay Pablo! Although he's young, he's shown that he's the most "manly" Alberran man in that household. It's time for Bratgirl to move on, and hopefully OUT!
What a great recap! I love your title. The hits just keep on coming to poor Camila -- just when she thinks she's got it all, more complex tales of intrigue.
I thought last night, when she heard about Amanda's relationship to Dio, that it really dawned on her how evil the bad guys are and that the motives of the good guys in keeping secrets from her were reasonable. I also liked what she said about Daniel proving his innocence and exposing the bad guys for Padre B. and Daniel's wife and child . It was touching and another step in the reconciliation. But, events could intervene. We know that our lovebirds are going to be separated over something! TN law, as someone here has put it so well.
Poor Natalia. So predictable and icky for her. I hope that there is no pregnancy to cope with.
I don't have a sense at all of where we are going now. Lots of episodes left, lots of interrelationships and conflicts in play.
BTW, the young Dio looked just like what you would imagine him to look like. Actually not much like the real young Cesar -- remember him in the EP Corazon Salvaje? Young, thin and very handsome.
Leticia Calderon really has hit her stride as a villain. She's even prettier as a mature woman than she was as an ingenue. Rotten though they are, our troop of villains are performing their acting duties very well.
Mariano is supposed to be what... 40? Where does she get off telling him she forbids him to help Pablo? How could Cayetano endure being married to her all this time? The only good thing she did in this episode is telling us that Don Daniel's wife wasn't happy being married to him.
Which opens the question as to why, unless the "why" was serial adultery.
I am guessing that the woman in the photo with Don Daniel was probably Agatha. She was the love of his life and it would make sense that he would keep a photo of her in a secret place. Makes me wonder what else is in that box.
So the law is finally catching up to Ximeana. She's no loss to anyone, including and especially her own family. I'm surprised Hissadora didn't take the opportunity to rid herself of her, but I also see her getting a sadistic kick out of this.
The 1993 CS was the first time I ever saw Cesar Evora and I was very impressed with him. He's a perfect opera villain with that basso profundo and sophisticated manner.
While looking up more info on the tn "Quien Eres Tu?" that will star Laura Carmine (Ximena) and Julian Gil, I found this article in English about the upcoming changes to TeleFutura. Starting January, when "Quien Eres Tu?" starts, TeleFutura will become UniMas. It represents not just a change in name, but a change in programming. Seems that Univision will air more original/daring programming and novelas and more sports on its UniMas channel. The tns on UniMas will not just be from Televisa (like they are on Univision), but also from RTI (Colombia) and others. Even though the tn on which "Quien?" is based in an old Televisa hit, "La Usupadora", this version is being done by RTI and being filmed in Colombia. The story seems to have also been changed to included more mystery and danger for the herione/antogonist. I think I'll set my dvr in January to check it out. Not sure if the changes to the network will mean any changes to local channels across the country. Here is the article on UniMas: http://rbr.com/telefutura-becoming-unimas/
The business about the unsigned wills came up more than once last night, and you noted that Camila "absentmindedly pushes that aside." I gather you think that this will prove to be important, and I agree. Is the anvil about to fall on Gullible Gussy? Or will the fact that she hasn't yet signed her new will (which leaves a lot to Dion, IIRC) prove to be what is important? Or will she in fact sign it and then--WHAM!? Preguntas y más preguntas.
Speaking of Gullible Gussy, I really liked our Vivi's describing Natalia as "channeling Gussy last night." I was somewhat surprised and disappointed at Natalia's naivete, not only before she and Yago did the deed but also afterwards. Thinking back, I probably shouldn't have been, but.... Like Traveling Lady, I hope (in spite of all the TN laws) that Natalia doesn't wind up pregnant.
I was also somewhat surprised at Luzma's harsh response to Irene. Perhaps Luzma is channeling Camila? Again, I think our Vivi was right on target when she said that Irene "should go cry on Vivi's shoulder. She can relate." Re both Camila and Luzma, I want to shout "¡Basta ya!"
UA, I think you may be right about the woman in the photo with Don Dan being Agatha. It would make good sense for him to have kept such a photo. I doubt that any other woman captured his heart as she did.
So now Hissadora has leverage to recruit Ximena to Team Hissy. What fun! I'm running out of scorecards.
One question: what did Daniel say to Camila at the very end of the avances? Did he say he had decided to leave? I tried several times to catch the verb he used, but I failed.
Juanita- In the previews Dan did say that he was going, and Cami didn't look happy about it. It's funny, because although they have "broken up", they have been forced to spend almost every moment together in that cabin. Parhaps him actually leaving will show Cami that she misses him too much to stay broken up? Let's hope!
Again, Vivi, many thanks.
So NOW Dio is thinking about Natalia. Whenever he'd heard her name before, his baby "Natalia" never even sprang to his mind. It was too easy for him to leave Amanda and Natalia in the past. Now what?
Here's one to ponder: Do you think Luzma could hand over her baby to a sweet gal who had lost her baby and now can't have anymore?
Cindy
PS: Thanks for the recap. Brightened an AM when I woke up an hour early and could not get back to sleep.
What were the circumstances surrounding the dalliance of Don Daniel and Rocio? As I typed this it occurred to me that they must have been similar, since Cayetano believes Pablo to be his own son. Perhaps the photos are Don Daniel's idea of a trophy of each woman.
This would make sense if Hissadora could figure out that it's Rocio in the photo. She could use it as blackmail her... or bring it to Cayetano's attention somehow so she can get her silver claws into him.
Mariano and Yago will have to protect Dad from her.
I love Nana Refugio! She's such a kind lady. But she also tells it like it is, to everyone.
Okay...I am mad at Comcast again. I just settled in on my stair stepper to watch Monday's and Tuesday's episodes and they hadn't been recorded. HORNETS EYES! It showed that NONE of my AB's were going to be recorded this week. Did anyone else have that happen? So, I reset the recordings and got down on my knees and thanked the day I found CarayCaray and these recaps.
Dare we say Natalia went off the physical cliff with Yago?
Rocio is just as stupid about Ileana as Augustina is about Dionisio. Oy vey.
I felt slimed for Naive Natalia as she (like Gussy) can't see the signs of a bad bf. Yago probably does care for her but he's too busy being a player/playa. It seems inevitable that she will end of preggers but I hope not.
Rocio's stupidity is really going to bite her in the behind; Mariano is looking to arrange for Pablo to work at Cam's ranch! Perhaps he'll be the one to see the photo Isa now has and identify his mom. And we know our Isa will probably remember how Pablo gave Cam blood. This is gonna be good.
I was disappointed with the Luzma/Irene interaction. As our Vivi noted, Luzma was sounding a lot like Cam and Irene should hang out w/Vivi.
Thanks for the off-topic info Vivi.
Too funny: “Agustina breaks into his thoughts (bursts his thoughbubble – jajaja)”
Luz/Irene friendship mirroring Cam/Vivi’s.
Stupid Ximena. Can’t believe she made the mistake of grabbing his hand when he was biting his nails. I actually gasped a little. Knew that wasn’t going to go over well.
Yellow roses are beautiful, but I don’t think they’re the right color for what sentiment Dio is trying to (falsely) convey. I see they mean hate. Now that is not a false sentiment.
Iago thought Natalia was “experienced”. And how did he come to THAT conclusion. Seriously, this guy is a sleaze. Her whole demeanor and actions towards him were not those of an experienced girl/woman. And since he’s experienced he should have known that. Please tell me she’s not going to get pregnant!
When I was watching this, I wondered why the hell Pablo was listening to Ileana. THIS IS NONE OF HER BUSINESS. “Mariano suggests she butt out.” Thank you Mariano!!!!!! Re: whiny Rocio: “Pablo is young and he needs their help. “That’s the problem,” says Mariano. “He’s shown himself to be a man but you (mom & dad) refuse to see that.” Double thank you!!!
I have to say I’m getting a little irritated with Cam not forgiving or understanding why things were kept from her. Then I have to remind myself that for us it’s been a week or more since this all hit the fan for her and for her it’s only been a couple of days.
Nanette
A long talk with Becerra is called for, particularly after this next disclosure.
Juanita: “The business about the unsigned wills came up more than once last night, and you noted that Camila "absentmindedly pushes that aside." I gather you think that this will prove to be important, and I agree. Is the anvil about to fall on Gullible Gussy? Or will the fact that she hasn't yet signed her new will (which leaves a lot to Dion, IIRC) prove to be what is important? Or will she in fact sign it and then--WHAM!? Preguntas y más preguntas.” --I noticed that, too. A lot of different angles to this plot point. Hope the writers do something intriguing and unexpected.
Vivi: “I love Nana Refugio! She's such a kind lady. But she also tells it like it is, to everyone.” --I’ve found that true in all the TNs I’ve seen so far. I love the Nana character.
I love the idea of Vivi adopting Luz’s baby, but agree that it would only work if she and Rafael leave the area.
Same with Gussy. She changed her will in favor of Dio. But if she dies before signing it, doesn't it all go to him anyway?
If Gussy, Cami and Xi died in a tragic accident all together, would everything they have go to Dio?
Cami becomes a huge target again if Dan cedes the ranch over to her. They do have to plan this very carefully.
I too am getting tired of Camilla screeching about being lied to. I am not a TN regular (I only have 2 previous experiences, Triunfo del Amor and Alborado. Triunfo almost put me entirely off modern TNS. This one is changing that thought.), so I am not used to the common plots, but you kind of want to reach into the TV and slap some of her sense back into her.
Cindy
Becerra made out those wills before the elopement. If something were to happen to Augustina and the will states that everything of hers goes to Camila and Ximeana, Dionisio might try to challenge it. It may or may not state anything about the possibility of her marrying again.
Let's suppose that is the case. She might turn up wanting to change it to leave her estate to Dionisio. That would force Becerra to either tell her the truth or to delay the process as long as he could until she could see the truth. Which could be until the day after the end of the series.
Camila - You know you want to join the Scoobies. Girl, just give in. And I notice you won’t even throw a blanket on Daniel to cover up those pecs and shoulders. He's ailing and he's gotta be cold, but you want to enjoy the view.
Natalia seemed like such a bright girl. She was always onto Alonso's crap, and she and her mom were so close. Yago must have some moves to get her to go all the way, in an open park, without even getting a commitment out of him first. Surely she can see that postcoitus he's not exactly intoxicated by her any more. I think Yago just enjoys the game. I hope Mariano finds out.
Luzma dumping Irene hurts. Why dump Irene and not Pablo, since both meddled in her business? Irene's been a selfless friend. At the start, Irene seemed to have a crush on the boy (Toledo?) that tried to fight Pablo for Luzma, but backed of cause he wants Luzma.
Vivi adopting the baby would be great for the baby. I can’t help but think of sordido when I think of the baby, so Vivi would have to move far, far, far, far away.
Luzma is being way too harsh with Irene. But I remember PSAs when I was a kid about this sort of thing. The message was that even if your friend ends up being mad at you because you revealed X (sexual abuse, eating disorder, drug use, etc.) to an adult, it was still your duty to tell. It is better to get your friend out of danger, and have them be mad at you or even end the friendship, than it is to see real harm (continue to) happen to them. It's a hard lesson, but you have to decide what's more important.
Irene has to learn that it's more important that Luzma is getting help and is on her way to recovering, than it is to be her bff right now. Just like Luzma has to learn that it's because Irene is such a good/true friend that she did what she did.
You'd think with all these threats to Camila, she'd take care of that will biz right away. Is this ranch historic, like in LQNPA? Get it into a trust or something, announce to everyone still mooching off the ranch, and then no one gets hurt. But all this mention of Augustina's will doesn't bode well for her.
I was hoping to keep the novelas down to a max of 2, but that new one that Viv mentioned in Jan. with Julian Gil and our Ximena sounds pretty good. Dang.
Kelly
Thanks Paquita, I really enjoyed your great recap of this action packed episode. I admire and envy your understanding of all the details of the multi- sub plots.
I hadn’t thought of Vivi as a possible adoptive parent for Luzma’s baby. That’s a very good possibility second only to my thought that Luzma will end up keeping her baby. Not saying that that is what I'd do but the tn characters are always so influenced by the church's point of view. Anyway, I am hoping that Camila is not a potential in padre’s mind. I admit, I selfishly want Cami and Dan to have their own children from scratch, as the saying goes.
On the one hand, I can’t really blame Mariano for persuing Camila because he’s doing no more than any red blooded man attacted to a beautiful, available woman would do.
On the other hand, I’m thinking of the “baggage” in the form of his dysfunctional family that he would add to her already dysfunctional life with Gussie, Xi, & Dio. Add to that the fact that she's
just getting out of a bad marriage with a mother in law from hell, her new mother in law would also be from hell. Sure, I know that Cami and Dan are going to get together in the end, but I’m sure that we will be teased and taunted during the interval relationship that's brewing between Mariano, Ana, Muneca and Cami.
I
I am really mad at Luzma for being mad at Irene. If my daughter were in Irene's position, I would hope that she would speak up too if her friend were in this situation. Someone needs to ask Luzma if Irene were raped, would she tell someone like Irene did? I bet the answer would be yes.
I would not want to see Viv raise the baby. I think for the baby's sake, it needs to be with a family far far away who do not know the origins of it's conception.
Amanda better tell Natalia right away about her dear daddy if Dion comes visiting. And speaking of Natalia, she's just a very naive small town girl who probably hasn't had a boyfriend before. Yago is using her for fun without realizing her inexperience. That's my guess.
So what other secrets does Camila need to know about? I was trying to remember and I was coming up blank.
Camila deserves better than to have Rocio for a suegra.
Favs ..
(well, it’s easy to stand up to someone who is tied to a bed and has his tongue cut out, just sayin’)
Camila is deep in thought (hmmm, a half-naked hunkasaurus on the other side of that door) nah, - we in viewerville yell at the TV for Camila to OPEN THE DOOR OR I WILL!
Thumbs down on Luzma and Irena.
Thumbs down on Yago el mujeriego! This might be one case where Dio-dear-long-last-Dad could intervene on Nat's behalf to set Yago straight on Yago's not-so-nice-Nat-negation! Just a "friendly" reminder not to play with her sentiments, wink wink!
dell torres
I will be mounting my photography show in Oaxaca next week at La Biznaga Restaurant on Garcia Vigil. I am hoping Jarocha and some other old friends can witness this event, my first international photo exhibit...
I miss all of you CarayCaray fans and will return probably to recapping in February 2013 after I return from Mexico Lindo.
Besos y abrazos a todos, CherylNewMex
Try this link for the AB feed: http://caraycaray.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default/-/bravio?max-results=300
<< Home
© Caray, Caray! 2006-2022. Duplication of this material for use on any other site is strictly prohibited.