Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Amores Verdaderos #71 Mon 2/18/13 This Is Not the Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship
* Private Investigator Adriana de las Scarves spends the whole episode looking for the doctor who delivered her daughter. At first she goes to a hospital but a nurse informs her that doctor Montaño doesn’t work there anymore. And no, she won’t give Adri his number.
* Kendra shows Odiodette the shiny ring Nelson gave her. Darth Odiosa belittles the present (“Richard Burton gave a more expensive jewel to Elizabeth Taylor!”), and she thinks that Kendho’s quest for the title Mrs. Brizz is hopeless and she shouldn’t be so sure of herself. Nelson is organizing a birthday party for Victoria, and he obviously wants to win his wife back. The frustrated Barbie basically kicks Odette out of her apartment.
* Frankie and Beatriz have a serious brother-sister conversation about their favourite topics: Paula and Salsero. Betty pulls the “our dad is a gambler and our mom suffered much because of him” card, but Guzmi answers that Paula should’ve got a divorce instead of leaving his children. FF---> And as always, he expresses that he doesn’t trust Dances. Then they talk about Frankie’s ex: Bea realizes that her brother has a new love interest, that’s why he wants to finalize his divorce as soon as possible.
* Guzmáncito drives to the building where Nikki has another session with the therapist of the year, aka Dr. K-Skank (thanks, NovelaMaven). She invites her best friend forever *Viewerville: barf* to Vicky’s birthday party, and when Kendra shows her Nelson’s gift, she states that the guy must be in love with Kendra very much. But for God’s sake, darling, why did you get involved with a married man? Kendra says that her beloved Nikki is the kettle who is calling the pot back: she could date with anyone but she fell in love with her bodyguard. Nikki vehemently denies it, there’s nothing between her and Guzmi, absolutamente nada! However, when she’s about to leave, they find Frankie on the other side of the door. Uhh-ohh. “So this woman is your therapist?!” Guzmi gets VERY angry for making a fool out of him and he isn’t interested in Nikki’s explanations. And Nikki? She’s so devastated by his reaction that it’s obvious that she’s in love with the jaw-clenching hunk. Kendra is pretty amused amused at this little scene.
* Paula gives a makeover to Cristina for the party and she also gives her a few good advices about how to behave among those rich and sophisticated people.
* While Adri is searching for Montaño, the old rascal is having a drink with his old friend Aníbal… because yes, he’s on Daddy Balvanera’s payroll. Aníbal promises him a nice amount of money (that would be enough for an early retirement), all he has to do is to lie about the baby.
* At the Balvaneras Guzmán and Nikki have another huge fight: she begs for his forgiveness, but when he says that he’ll tell everything to Vicky, she turns into the good old brat and starts insulting him. It doesn’t works. Then she kisses him. It doesn’t work either: they had a deal but she screwed everything up. I hate you, Guzmán! Frankie hates her, too.
* Aníbal gives an ugly black bathrobe, I mean, an expensive coat to Vicky for her birthday. She loves his gift, but a reconciliation between him and Adriana would make her much happier. Aníbal starts talking about her marriage with Nelson. she should forgive the poor guy already. Vicky asks him to stay out of her marital problems. FF-->
* Nikki’s worried to death about Guzmán’s reaction: he’ll tell Victoria about her bulimia! He’ll tell her everything! The trembling girl has a sudden urge to eat, and she’s unable to control herself, so she starts stuffing chocolate into her mouth.
* 20 minutes passed by and we haven’t seen the Angel yet. I’m starting to get grumpy.
* Nelson gives a HUGE bouquet of flowers to Victoria, but she isn’t impressed. At all. They have nothing to talk about and she kicks him out of her office.
* Cristina arrives at Meta Imagen. She looks like she was Fran Drescher’s twin sister from The Nanny, and she’s so hot that José Ángel can’t stop praising her. If they weren’t married already, he would marry her right now. The Arriagas share a sweet and passionate kiss… which is interrupted by Victoria. As usual.
* In the meantime Aníbal and Nelson, the two male chauvinist cheating pigs, I mean, gentlemen are having a meaningful *sarcasm* conversation about women and marriages. Anyballs is sure that Vicky will forgive Nelson soon. FF-->
* The party finally starts at Meta Imagen: everyone and their mother (Aníbal, Vicky, Nelson and the French business partners) make a speech, and then the two hot models from the Arnu commercial, aka Kendra and Arriaga are introduced to the guests. Crissie is very proud of her husband and she enjoys the party immensely.
* Kendho has a cunning plan, and when she has a cunning plan, she has a sly look on her face that Viewerville definitely hates. She asks Salsero (who can’t take his eyes off Bea) to distract Arriaga, and when the big guy is out of the picture, she quickly befriends Cristina. And Crissie’s a total Kendra fangirl, so she’s easily manipulated by Barbie. Kendra’s phone starts to ring and she says it’s an idiot who keeps asking her out. She begs Crissie to help her out: answer the phone, and tell the guy that she’s busy, please, please, pretty please with a cherry on top! And our Cris does such a fabulous job that Kendra immediately asks her to become her personal assistant. Cris agrees, and she’s so enthusiastic about the turn of events that Kendra ends up with a few bruises. Viewerville knows that dr. Skank already regrets her offer. However, when Cris tells the Angel about her job, he freaks out and drags her to an office. Salsero asks Kendra qué the hell is going on and she confesses that she wants to destroy the marriage of the “ranchero karateka”, because if he becomes single, he will hook up with Vicky, and if Vicky cheats on Nelson, he’ll surely divorce her. And then she’ll marry him and steal the Balvanera fortune. *Viewerville: oh Kendra, you’re such a clever girl* Salsero’s “bitch, please” expression is priceless, as always.
* Finally Adriana finds out where the doctor lives (by using a clever trick: she calls a flower shop and sends a bouquet of flowers to the Montaño family), and she jumps at his throat on the street. (Figuratively speaking.) WHERE IS MI HIJA?! The doctor says he doesn’t remember anything… or yeah, maybe he does remember Adriana, but her baby totally died. *Viewerville: Dude, you’re a very untalented liar. And you look creepy.*
* At M-I Cris wants to know why Angel hates Kendra so much. What’s his problem with her? She offered her a job and she’s going to work for her! Arriaga says he doesn’t trust her and begs Cristina to change her mind. No way, wifey pooh wants that job desperately, and after all, they need more money, don’t they? José Ángel is about to spill the beans about Kendra when Victoria enters the room. It seems Ms. Vicky has a special talent for interrupting the Arriagas in the most important moments.
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Well, the screen shots (like this unexpected twist) have piqued my interest. Excellent.
Madeline, I just posted a very late comment on your marvelous recap. There were so many amazing comments, all I could do was to add my thanks and appreciation for another excellent job.
Diana
Guzmi can't seem to catch a break either but he needs to but out of Bea's bidness. He's not exactly a great role model - but he does try to do the right thing.
Diana: I saw your wonderful comment and thank you : )
Ay, Kendho is up to no good but, damn, Cris sure needs to get a job and out of those four walls of the apartment.
Did the prop person mess up? Maybe JA was suppose to take Cris' glass away and put it on a table, not drop it to the floor? Ni modo, I enjoyed it.
I really didn't care for Cristina's makeover look. Her hair looked unkempt to me and I thought she had too much makeup. I did like the dress.
Carlos
Cris also needs to lay off the liquor. She’s gregarious enough without booze.
the gringo
She reminded me of the tough girls in junior high -- the ones with big hair, too much make-up and tight black skirts -- who used to hang out in the stairwells and smoke.
Carlos:
I had forgotten the lip print in Destilando amor, but yes, you're right.
Aribeth - Thank you in advance for the recap, because I might not get to read it until late tonight, after we get home from a hockey game.
Our DVR went loco and the first half was very pixellated, making it impossible to catch nuances.
Anon: Yes! Here Kendho has Cris' house burned to the ground and has the unmitigated gaul to offer a job? QTH...
Vivi: "Cris also needs to lay off the liquor. She’s gregarious enough without booze". Ha, ha, (still chuckling in agreement).
Niecie: "Cris sure needs to get a job and out of those four walls of the apartment". She does, but perhaps seeking an employer in a less inebriated state might work to a better advantage! :)
Carlos and NovelaMaven: Cris did look a bit "hard" - ITA. Although I'm with gringo in loving the dress. Susanlynn, it IS always about Kendho, isn't it?
Doris: "Elvira?" Good one!
Can't wait for the recap...
Diana
Maybe Mimi from Por Ella ought to come over and give Avon makeup advice to Cris. The dress was fab, the hair a little too over teased and sprayed, and that make up, I agree with Anon 1:37 who said she looked like a member of the Go-Go's or the Bangles, : )
Nikki continues to entertain me. "Buy yourself a GPS and UBICATE!" Bummer that the smooch technique didn't work this time to end the argument with Gusanito, whom she hates, and who also hates her. I agree with Nikki on one point--no need to ruin Mom's birthday. It can wait until tomorrow morning. THEN they should go straight to the real clinic where Guzman should wait in the waiting room like a real bodyguard.
Has he even realized how lax he was in letting Nikki going in that building by herself, without knowing who she was meeting with or what else might be going on in the building? Bad bodyguard!
Cris definitely stole the show: I adore this woman! :)
And Odette has an admirably bitchy style, too, I have to give her that. No wonder Jean Marie became a fanboy.
Ay, poor Neta Equis Nikki. Her illness is awful.
Susanlynn: the hot doctora showed up in FELS. :)
I hated that JA didn't have a chance to tell Cris about Kendra. In true telenovela rules fashion, it will probably never get told, at this rate.
britishcomedyfan - Elvira is from the '80s, her movie circa 1988: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095088/?ref_=sr_1
Dr. HotLips was definitely in FELS, during one of the exteeeeensiioooonnnnssssss of that telenovela, along with weird but nice "diaper guy" in same jungle.
As Julia and Doris point out, Hotlips of the Jungle was in Fuego en la Sangre, a favorite of mine but often mocked and maligned here at Caray Caray.
Carlos
Does anyone else think that Dr. Montaño looks a lot like Paulie Walnuts?
Carlos
This was laced and laden with amazing lines: "20 minutes passed by and we haven’t seen the Angel yet. I’m starting to get grumpy", "untalented liar. And you look creepy.*" and my favorite "ugly black bathrobe". A fun and witty summary as always!
Speaking of the bathrobe, was there ever a more hideous gift? Elbow lenth sleeves yet not quite a cape. I can only fathom what that fur must have cost. Let's report Anibal to PETA...
Cris was a whirling dervish last night - spinning, sputtering and spewing away. I'm not sure Kendra realizes what she has gotten into. I think her punishment for this hiring will be having to put up with Cris poking into every aspect of her private business and offering a slew of unsolicited advice. Can't wait!
I hope Nikki gets the help she so desperately needs. And quickly.
Diana
Anon @ 4:56 – ITA “Salsero lost points for doing as Kendra asked.” JA knows only about Kendra’s affair with Nelson, but Salsero knows she’s capable of anything, including arson and murder (when she was going to leave an unconscious JA in the boonies without even calling for paramedics).
Chris was very funny. I loved the dress and she should take hair and make-up suggestions from someone who is not Paula. Loving the comparisons of Elvira, The Bangles and The Go-Gos!
Yes Salsero must STOP doing anything for Kendra.
Carlos - Yes, Dr. Montaño does look a lot like Paulie Walnuts. I love random connections like this.
I am distressed to hear there will be an extension of 20 episodes. Do extensions ever work out well? (Did Urban Anthropologist do a weekend post about extensions? I can't remember)
Adriana De Las Scarves was also a winner. How do you do it? I'm not very creative but I admire those who are.
Anibal and Nelson, the two male chauvinist cheating pigs--you're so right and it doesn't bother them a bit. Well yes it does but only when they get caught. I was thinking last night, why doesn't Vicky remove the flowers that Nelson brought in? She should have. Is she starting to cave under pressure?
Carlos---You are going to have to wait still a little longer. Your Nikki and the Guzmancito are fighting again. What round is this, 23 or 24?
Big discussion about Guzman's incorrect English night before last
Funny for me, I was so surprised when I heard it I jumped and told myself something like oh, the're speaking English in a novela and I completely missed the mistake. I can't believe it. It caught me so by surprise, I just wasn't ready for it.
Chris and the Ho? That should be interesting. Where are they going to go with that? Can't wait to see.
the gringo
Paulie Walnuts? Why not? Fits right in with the theme of Antonio (aka Tony) as The Godfather.
I loved Angel tried to tell Cris about Kendho with is pregnant pauses between each word. Kendra....Ferretti...... is or just Kendra, too funny. I agree I hated that Salsero went along with Kendho and he loses some points this epi.
Now Anyballs is rich and Crosus and he buys Ms Vikki this fugly coat/robe, really???? Why not some nice jewlery or something other than that thing???? I live one town over from PETA headquarters I think I'll drop them a line, lol.
Nikki and Guzmi are at it again. Maybe we should keep count on how many times they mix it up. This is like 24 as someone mentioned.
Ron: I think the Big Angel didn't tell Cris that Kendho is a well, ho, cause he knows Kendho is Furry Fornicator (Nelson's) main squeeze. I think that's why he didn't say anything.
Carlos: Pauly Walnuts, lol. You are so spot on.
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